State Board Approval Date:	April 5, 2007
Implementation Date:	Spring 08
Last Updated:	August 13, 2007

Computer Information Systems – Computer Programming, Diploma

Program Standard and Course Guide

Table of Contents

General Program Standards
SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS
Admission Requirements	CIP4-02-01
Provisional Program Admissions	CIP4-02-04
Program Numbering	CIP4-03-02
Program Course Consistency and Sequence	CIP4-03-03
Program Course List
Accreditation (Guide)	Appendix A
Suggested Course Sequence (Guide)	Appendix B
Suggested Equipment List (Guide)	Appendix C

ADMISSIONS

Standard Number: CIP4-02-01 (Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Computer Information Systems – Computer Programming, Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Admission refers to regular admission into an 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 – Computer Programming, Diploma profession.

Evaluative Criteria

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Computer Information Systems – Computer Programming, Diploma, program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.

The requirements for admission to the Computer Information Systems – Computer Programming, Diploma program are: 

a. attainment of at least 16 years of age;

b. documentation of high school graduation or satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirements;

c. achievement of minimum regular admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; and

d. completion of application and related procedures.

Admission of transfer students to the Computer Information Systems – Computer Programming, Diploma program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements: 

a. regular admission and good standing at a regionally accredited diploma or degree granting institution; and

b. proper completion of application and related procedures.

Standard Number: CIP4-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Computer Information Systems – Computer Programming, Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

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.

Evaluative Criteria

Provisional admission to the Computer Information Systems – Computer Programming, 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 – Computer Programming, 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 – Computer Programming, 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.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Standard Number: CIP4-03-02 (Program Numbering System)

Standard Statement

A Major Code of CIP4 and a CIP Code of 11.0201 are applied to the Computer Information Systems – Computer Programming, Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Assignment of a statewide Major Code CIP4 and CIP Code 11.0201 to the Degree 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.

Evaluative Criteria

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: CIP4-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)

Standard Statement

The Computer Information Systems – Computer Programming, 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.

Explanatory Comment

Programs are assigned an identical Major Code CIP4 and are consistent statewide. Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.

Evaluative Criteria

The Computer Information Systems – Computer Programming, Diploma program is assigned a Major Code of CIP4, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide. Program components include, but are not limited to:

Computer Information Systems – Computer Programming

Computer Information Systems – Computer Programming, Diploma

Program Description

The Computer Information Systems – Computer Programming diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing. Program graduates are to be competent in the general areas of mathematics, as well as in the technical areas of computer terminology and concepts, program design and development, and computer networking. Program graduates receive a Computer Information System – Computer Programming diploma and are qualified for employment as computer programmers.

Course Code	General Core Courses	Class Hours		D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
EMP 100	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development [P] Provisional admission	3		0	0	3	3
ENG 101	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
OR
ENG 111	Business English [P] Program admission competency levels or ENG 097 and RDG 097	(5)		(0)	(0)	(5)	(5)
ENG 102	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
OR
ENG 112	Business Communication [P] BUS 101, ENG 111	(5)		(0)	(0)	(5)	(5)
MAT 103	Algebraic Concepts [P] MAT 098, or entrance arithmetic and algebra scores in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels	5		0	0	5	5
OR
MAT 111	Business Math [P] MAT 097, or entrance arithmetic score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels	(5)		(0)	(0)	(5)	(5)
Course Code	Occupational Courses	Class Hours		D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
CIS 105	Program Design and Development [P] CIS 106	5		0	0	5	5
CIS 106	Computer Concepts [P] program admission	5		0	0	5	5
CIS 112	Systems Analysis and Design [P] CIS 105, programming language preferred	4		4	0	8	6
CIS 214	Database Management [P] Advanced language with random file access	4		4	0	8	6
CIS 1140	Networking Fundamentals [P] CIS 106, SCT 100, or advisor approval	4		4	0	8	6
OR
CIS 2321	Introduction to LAN and Wan [P] CIS 106 or advisory approval	(4)		(4)	(0)	(8)	(6)
CIS xxxx	An operating systems course approved by advisor	4		4	0	8	6
CIS xxxx	Specific Occupational Guided Language Courses (Choose from list below) ***	0+		0+	0+	35+	35
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers [P] Provisional admission	1		4	0	5	3
*** Specific Occupational Guided Language Courses (Mandatory 14 credit hours from the same language, is required.)
CIS 113	COBOL I [P] CIS 105 and CIS1305		4	6	0	10	7
CIS 114	COBOL II [P] CIS113		4	6	0	10	7
CIS 149	Advanced C++ Programming [P] CIS282		4	6	0	10	7
CIS 157	Intro to Visual BASIC Programming [P] CIS 105 and operating systems course		4	6	0	10	7
CIS 215	COBOL III [P] CIS114		4	6	0	10	7
CIS 216	COBOL IV [P] CIS215		4	6	0	10	7
CIS 250	Intro to RPG Programming [P] CIS 105 and CIS1305		4	6	0	10	7
CIS 251	Advanced RPG Programming [P] CIS250		4	6	0	10	7
CIS 252	Intro to Java Programming [P] CIS 105 and operating systems course		4	6	0	10	7
CIS 255	Introduction to C Programming [P] CIS 105 and operating systems course		4	6	0	10	7
CIS 256	Advanced C Programming [P] CIS255		4	6	0	10	7
CIS 280	Advanced Systems Projects [P] CIS112		4	6	0	10	7
CIS 282	Intro to C++ Programming [P] CIS 105 and operating systems course		4	6	0	10	7
CIS 2161	SQL Programming [P] CIS 105 and operating systems course		4	6	0	10	7
CIS 2431	Advanced Java Programming [P] CIS2421		4	6	0	10	7
CIS 2421	Intermediate Java Programming [P] CIS252		4	6	0	10	7
CIS 2441	Advanced Programming Topics [P] a programming course		4	6	0	10	7
CIS 2570	Advanced Visual BASIC Programming [P] CIS157		4	6	0	10	7
CIS 1513	Beginning COBOL [P] CIS 105 and CIS1305		4	6	0	10	7
CIS 2513	Advanced COBOL [P] CIS 1513		4	6	0	10	7
CIS 252	Introduction to Java Programming [P] CIS 105 and operating systems course		4	6	0	10	7
CIS 2451	Introduction to PHP Programming [P] CIS 105 and operating systems course		4	6	0	10	7
CIS 2452	Advanced PHP Programming [P] CIS2451		4	6	0	10	7
CIS 1121	Visual Basic.Net I [P] CIS 105 and operating systems course [C] CIS 124 or CIS 2128		4	6	0	10	7
CIS 1122	Visual Basic.Net II [P] CIS 1121 [C] CIS 124 or CIS 2128		4	6	0	10	7

 *** Courses require advisor’s and/or instructor’s approval

Program Final Exit Point

Computer Information Systems – Computer Programming, Diploma

Credits Required for Graduation:

90 minimum quarter hours credits required for graduation

APPENDIX A

Accreditation and Certification

The Computer Information Systems – Computer Programming, Diploma program must conform to the institutional accreditation requirements of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (COC) and must not conflict with the accreditation criteria established by COC and COE.

APPENDIX B

General Information

Computer Information Systems – Computer Programming, Diploma Program Curriculum Model

Suggested Course Sequence

The standard curriculum for Computer Information Systems – Computer Programming, Diploma program is set up on the quarter system. A suggested sequence for the program is given below. Technical colleges may implement the Computer Information Systems – Computer Programming, Diploma program by using the sequences listed below or by using a locally developed sequence designed to reflect course prerequisites and/or corequisites.

First Quarter

Course Code	Occupational Course Title	Class Hours	D Lab Hours	P/ Lab/OBI Hours	Contact Hours	Credit Hours
ENG 101	English	5	0	0	5	5
OR
ENG 111	Business English	(5)	(0)	(0)	(5)	(5)
MAT 103	Algebraic Concepts	5	0	0	5	5
OR
MAT 111	Business Math	(5)	(0)	(0)	(5)	(5)
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	1	4	0	5	3
Minimum Required Hours:		11	4	0	15	13

Second Quarter

Course Code	Occupational Course Title	Class Hours	D Lab Hours	P/ Lab/OBI Hours	Contact Hours	Credit Hours
CIS 106	Computer Concepts	5	0	0	5	5
CIS 105	Program Design and Development	5	0	0	5	5
ENG 102	Technical Writing	5	0	0	5	5
OR
ENG 112	Business Communication	(5)	(0)	(0)	(5)	(5)
Minimum Required Hours:		15	0	0	15	15

Third Quarter

Course Code	Occupational Course Title	Class Hours	D Lab Hours	P/ Lab/OBI Hours	Contact Hours	Credit Hours
CIS xxxx	An operating systems course	4	4	0	8	6
CIS xxxx	Specific Occupational Guided Language Course	4	6	0	10	7
EMP 100	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development	3	0	0	3	3
Minimum Required Hours:		11	10	0	21	16

Fourth Quarter

Course Code	Occupational Course Title	Class Hours	D Lab Hours	P/ Lab/OBI Hours	Contact Hours	Credit Hours
CIS 1140	Networking Fundamentals	4	4	0	8	6
OR
CIS 2321	Introduction to LAN and WAN	(4)	(4)	(0)	(8)	(6)
CIS xxxx	Specific Occupational Guided Language Course	8	12	0	20	14
Minimum Required Hours:		12	16	0	28	20

Fifth Quarter

Course Code	Occupational Course Title	Class Hours	D Lab Hours	P/ Lab/OBI Hours	Contact Hours	Credit Hours
CIS 112	Systems Analysis and Design	4	4	0	8	6
CIS xxxx	Specific Occupational Guided Language Course	4	6	0	10	7
Minimum Required Hours:		8	10	0	18	13

Sixth Quarter

Course Code	Occupational Course Title	Class Hours	D Lab Hours	P/ Lab/OBI Hours	Contact Hours	Credit Hours
CIS 214	Database Management	4	4	0	8	6
CIS xxxx	Specific Occupational Guided Language Course	4	6	0	10	7
Minimum Required Hours:		8	10	0	18	13

APPENDIX C

Computer Information Systems - Computer Programming, Diploma

Suggested Equipment List

Computers

Printers