State Board Approval Date:	July, 2001
Implementation Date:	Fall, 2002
Last Updated:	6/24/2002

Computer Information Systems – Computer Programming, Diploma

Program Standard and Course Guide

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 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 – 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 Porgramming, 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 – Computer Programming, 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: 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:

attainment of at least 16 years of age;
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
completion of application and related procedures.

All Computer Information Systems, 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 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.

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, 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:

Program Title

Computer Information Systems – Computer Programming, Diploma

Program Description

The Computer Information Systems – Computer Programming 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 – 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 18
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
Course Code	Occupational Courses	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours 72
CIS 105	Program Design and Development [P] SCT 100	5	0	0	5	5
CIS 106	Computer Concepts [P] None	5	0	0	5	5
CIS 1140	Networking Fundamentals [P] CIS 106, SCT 100 or advisor approval	4	4	0	8	6
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 xxxx	An operating systems course	4	4	0	8	6
CIS xxxx	Specific Occupational Guided Language Courses (See list below)	(0)+	(0)+	(0)+	(0)+	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 are required.)
CIS 113	COBOL I	4	6	0	10	7
CIS 114	COBOL II	4	6	0	10	7
CIS 149	Advanced C++ Programming	4	6	0	10	7
CIS 157	Intro to BASIC Visual	4	6	0	10	7
CIS 215	COBOL III	4	6	0	10	7
CIS 216	COBOL IV	4	6	0	10	7
CIS 250	Intro to RPG Programming	4	6	0	10	7
CIS 251	Advanced RPG Programming	4	6	0	10	7
CIS 252	Intro to Java Programming	4	6	0	10	7
CIS 255	Introduction to C Programming	4	6	0	10	7
CIS 256	Advanced C Programming	4	6	0	10	7
CIS 280	Advanced Systems Projects	4	6	0	10	7
CIS 282	Intro to C++ Programming	4	6	0	10	7
CIS 2161	SQL Programming	4	6	0	10	7
CIS 2431	Advanced Java Programming	4	6	0	10	7
CIS 2421	Intermediate Java Programming	4	6	0	10	7
CIS 2441	Advanced Programming Topics	4	6	0	10	7
CIS 2570	Advanced Visual BASIC Programming	4	6	0	10	7

Program Final Exit Point

Computer Information Systems – Computer Programming, Diploma

Credits Required for Graduation

90 minimum quarter hour 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).

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	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
ENG 111	Business English	5	0	0	5	5
MAT 103	Algebraic Concepts	5	0	0	5	5
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	1	4	0	5	3
	Total	11	4	0	15	13

Second Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
CIS 106	Computer Concepts	5	0	0	5	5
CIS XXXX	An operating systems course	4	4	0	8	6
ENG 102	Technical Writing	5	0	0	5	5
	Total	14	4	0	18	16

Third Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI ours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
CIS 105	Program Design and Development	5	0	0	5	5
CIS xxxx	Specific Occupational Guided Language Course	4	6	0	10	7
EMP 100	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development	3	0	0	3	3
	Total	12	6	0	18	15

Fourth Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
CIS 1140	Networking Fundamentals	4	4	0	8	6
CIS xxxx	Specific Occupational Guided Language Course	8	12	0	20	14
	Total	12	16	0	28	20

Fifth Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly 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
	Total	8	10	0	18	13

Sixth Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly 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
	Total	8	10	0	18	13

APPENDIX C

Computer Information Systems – Computer Programming, Diploma

Suggested Equipment List

Computers

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Program Standard and Course Guide

Table of Contents

ADMISSIONS

Standard Statement

Explanatory Comment

Evaluative Criteria

Standard Statement

Explanatory Comment

Evaluative Criteria

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Standard Statement

Explanatory Comment

Evaluative Criteria

Standard Statement

Explanatory Comment

Evaluative Criteria

Program Title

Program Description

Course Code

Business English

Specific Occupational Guided Language Courses

Accreditation and Certification

APPENDIX B

Suggested Course Sequence

First Quarter

Course Code

Second Quarter

Course Code

Third Quarter

Course Code

Fourth Quarter

Course Code

Total

Fifth Quarter

Course Code

Sixth Quarter

Course Code

APPENDIX CComputer Information Systems – Computer Programming, Diploma

Suggested Equipment List

APPENDIX C

Computer Information Systems – Computer Programming, Diploma