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State
Board Approval Date:
July,
2001 |
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Implementation
Date: Fall,
2002 |
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Last
Updated: 6/24/2002 |
Computer
Information Systems - Networking Specialist, Diploma
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SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS | |
Standard Number: CIN2-02-01 (Admission Requirements)
Statewide admission requirements are
implemented for the Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist,
Diploma program.
Admission refers to regular admission into a Diploma program.
Statewide program admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable. The institution develops and implements clearly stated Diploma program admissions policies and procedures.
Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist, Diploma profession.
The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist, Diploma program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.
The requirements for admission to the Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist, Diploma program are:
Attainment of at least 16 years of age;
documentation of high school graduation or satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirements;
achievement of minimum regular admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; and
completion of application and related procedures.
Admission of transfer students to the Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist, Diploma program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:
regular admission and good standing at a regionally accredited diploma or degree granting institution; and
proper completion of application and related procedures.
Standard Number: CIN2-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)
Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist, Diploma program.
Provisional admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular admission requirements of the program.
Provisionally admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.
The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and procedures for entry into programs on a provisional basis.
Provisional admission to the Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist, Diploma program is afforded those students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission requirements.
The requirements for provisional admission to the Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist, Diploma program are:
a) attainment of at
least 16 years of age;
b) achievement of
minimum provisional admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE
document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; or recommendation by program faculty
and designated admissions personnel on the basis of interview and assessment of
student potential; and
c) completion
of application and related procedures.
All Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist, Diploma program students initially admitted on a provisional basis meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation.
Provisionally admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in developmental studies courses approved by the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.
Standard Number: CIN2-03-02 (Program Numbering System)
A Major Code of CIN2 and a CIP Code of 11.090102 are applied to the Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist, Diploma program.
Assignment of a statewide Major Code CIN2 and CIP Code 11.090102 to the Diploma program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.
Each degree/diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Major Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.
Each authorized degree/diploma/certificate program is assigned a Major Code and CIP Code.
Each degree/diploma/certificate program having a given Major Code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state that have the same Major Code.
Degree/diploma/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a specialization Major Code for each option.
Standard Number: CIN2-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)
The Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist, Diploma program utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program requirements. Specific course alphanumeric identification Codes are assigned to each course. Students are required to progress through two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.
Programs are assigned an identical Major Code CIN2 and are consistent statewide. Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.
The Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist, Diploma program is assigned a Major Code of CIN2, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide. Program components include, but are not limited to:
Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist, Diploma
The Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist program is designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing. Program graduates receive a Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist diploma and are qualified for employment as networking specialists.
Course
Code |
General Core Courses |
Class Hours |
D. Lab Hours |
P. Lab/ OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact
Hours |
Credit Hours 18 |
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Interpersonal Relations and
Professional Development [P] Provisional
admission |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 | |
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English [P] ENG 097, or entrance English score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels; and RDG 097, or entrance reading score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 | |
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OR | ||||||
Business
English
[P] Program admission competency
levels or ENG 097 and RDG 097 |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) | |
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Technical Writing [P] ENG 101, ENG 098, or entrance English
score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels; and RDG
098, or entrance reading score in accordance with approved DTAE admission
score levels |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 | |
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OR | ||||||
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Business
Communication [P] BUS 101, ENG
111 |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) | |
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Algebraic Concepts
[P] MAT 098, or entrance arithmetic and
algebra scores in accordance with approved DTAE admission score
levels |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 | |
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Course Code |
Occupational Courses |
Class |
D. Lab |
P. Lab/ |
Weekly Contact
Hours |
Credit Hours 48 |
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Program Design and
Development [P] SCT 100 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 | |
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Computer Concepts [P] None |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 | |
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Microcomputer Installation and
Maintenance [P] SCT 100 & CIS 103,or CIS
261 |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 | |
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Networking
Fundamentals [P] CIS 106, SCT 100 or advisor
approval |
4 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
6 | |
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CIS xxxx |
An operating systems
course |
4 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
6 |
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CIS xxxx |
Networking elective courses approved
by advisor |
(0)+ |
(0)+ |
(0)+ |
(0)+ |
9 |
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CIS xxxx |
Language Elective (See note below)
*** |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 |
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Introduction to
Microcomputers [P] Provisional
admission |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 | |
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AND (Completion of one of the following
groups of specialty courses prepares student for
certification)
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Course Code |
Novell NetWare Networking Specialty Courses |
Class |
D. Lab |
P. Lab/ |
Weekly Contact
Hours |
Credit Hours 24 |
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NetWare
Administration [P] CIS 140 |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 | |
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NetWare Installation and
Configuration [P] CIS 143 |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 | |
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NetWare Diagnostics and
Troubleshooting [P] CIS 143, CIS
144 |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 | |
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CIS xxxx |
(Novell elective approved by
advisor) |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
3 |