State Board Approval Date:

April5, 2007

Implementation Date:

Spring 2008

Last Updated:

October 15, 2007

Computer Information Systems - Internet Specialist - Web Site Design, Associate Degree

Program Standard and Course Guide

Table of Contents

General Program Standards

SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS

Admission Requirements

CIW3-02-01

Provisional Program Admissions

CIW3-02-04

Program Numbering

CIW3-03-02

Program Course Consistency and Sequence

CIW3-03-03

Program Course List

Accreditation (Guide)

Appendix A

Suggested Course Sequence (Guide)

Appendix B

Suggested Equipment List (Guide)

Appendix C

ADMISSIONS

Standard Number: CIW3-02-01 (Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Computer Information Systems - Internet Specialist - Web Site Design, Associate Degree program.

Explanatory Comment

Admission refers to regular admission into an Associate Degree program.

Statewide program admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable. The institution develops and implements clearly stated Associate Degree program admissions policies and procedures.

Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Computer Information Systems - Internet Specialist - Web Site Design profession.

Evaluative Criteria

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Computer Information Systems - Internet Specialist - Web Site Design, Associate Degree program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.

The requirements for admission to the Computer Information Systems - Internet Specialist - Web Site Design, Associate Degree 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 - Internet Specialist - Web Site Design, Associate Degree 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: CIW3-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Computer Information Systems - Internet Specialist - Web Site Design, Associate Degree

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 - Internet Specialist - Web Site Design, Associate Degree 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 - Internet Specialist - Web Site Design, Associate Degree 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 - Internet Specialist - Web Site Design, Associate Degree 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: CIW3-03-02 (Program Numbering System)

Standard Statement

A Major Code of CIW3 and a CIP Code of 11.0801 are applied to the Computer Information Systems - Internet Specialist - Web Site Design, Associate Degree program.

Explanatory Comment

Assignment of a statewide Major Code CIW3 and CIP Code 11.0801 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: CIW3-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)

Standard Statement

The Computer Information Systems - Internet Specialist - Web Site Design, Associate Degree 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 CIW3 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 - Internet Specialist - Web Site Design, Associate Degree program is assigned a Major Code of CIW3, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide.  Program components include, but are not limited to:

Computer Information Systems - Internet Specialist - Web Site Design

Computer Information Systems - Internet Specialist - Web Site Design, Associate Degree

Program Description

 The Computer Information Systems - Internet Specialist - Web Site Design associate degree 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 humanities or fine arts, social or behavioral sciences, and natural sciences or 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 Systems - Internet Specialist - Web Site Design Associate of Applied Science degree and are qualified for employment as Internet Specialists – Web Site Designers.

 Course
Code

General Core Course Title

Class
Hours

D/
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

ENG 191

Composition and Rhetoric

[P] Program admission competency level or ENG 098

5

0

0

5

5

ENG 193

Literature and Composition

[P] ENG 191 w/ C or better

5

0

0

5

5

OR

HUM 191

Introduction to Humanities

[P] ENG 191 w/ C or better

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

ENG 195

Technical Communications

[P] ENG 191 w/ C or better

5

0

0

5

5

OR

SPC 191

Fundamentals of Speech

[P] Program admission competency level or ENG 098

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

MAT 190

Mathematical Modeling

[P] Elementary Algebra ASSET score of 42 or equivalent, or MAT 99/152 or 103 and Elementary Algebra ASSET score of 39 or equivalent.

5

0

0

5

5

OR

MAT 191

College Algebra

[P] Program admission level math achievement

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

XXX xxx

General Core Elective

5

0

0

5

5

XXX xxx

Social/Behavioral Science Core Course

5

0

0

5

5

 

(b) Occupational Courses

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 105

Program Design and Development

[P] Keyboarding skills

[C] CIS 106

5

0

0

5

5

CIS 106

Computer Concepts

[P] provisional admission

5

0

0

5

5

CIS xxx

An operating systems course approved by advisor

4

4

0

8

6

CIS 1140

Networking Fundamentals

[P] CIS 106 or advisor approval

4

4

0

8

6

 

OR

 

 

 

 

 

CIS 2321

Introduction to LAN and WAN

[P] CIS 106 or advisor approval

(4)

(4)

(0)

(8)

(6)

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

[P] Provisional admission

1

4

0

5

3

CIS 2202

XHTML Fundamentals

[P] Program admission

4

3

0

7

5

CIS 2231

Design Methodology

[P] CIS 2202 and (CIS 1104 or CIS 1108)

4

4

0

8

6

CIS 2281

Database Connectivity

[P] CIS 2202 and CIS 105 and (CIS 2261 or CIS 2211)

4

4

0

8

6

CIS 2211

Web Site Design Tools

[P] CIS 2202 and (CIS 1104 or CIS 1108)

4

4

0

8

6

CIS 2261

JavaScript Fundamentals

[P] (CIS 2202or CIS 2202 or CIS xxxx XML Fundamentals) and CIS 105

3

2

0

5

4

CIS 1104

Web Graphics using Adobe Photoshop

[P] Program Admission

3

2

0

5

4

OR

CIS 1108

Web Graphics using JASC Paint Shop

[P] Program Admission

(3)

(2)

(0)

(5)

(4)

CIS 1123

Web Graphics and Animation using Flash

[P] CIS 1104 or CIS 1108

4

4

0

8

6

OR

CIS 1124

Web Graphics and Animation using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe LiveMotion

[P] CIS 1104 or CIS 1108

(4)

(4)

(0)

(8)

(6)

CIS 2102

Advanced Web Graphics and Multimedia  using Adobe Premiere

[P] CIS 1124 or CIS 1123

4

4

0

8

6

OR

CIS 2104

Advanced Web Graphics and Multimedia using Macromedia Director

[P] CIS 1124 or CIS 1123Animation using Macromedia Flash

(4)

(4)

(0)

(8)

(6)

OR

CIS 2105

Advanced Web Graphics and Animation using Macromedia Flash

[P] CIS 1123

(4)

(4)

(0)

(8)

(6)

OR

CIS 2005

Advanced Web Graphics using Adobe Photoshop

[P] CIS 1104

(4)

(4)

(0)

(8)

(6)

CIS xxxx

Web Programming Course approved by advisor*

0+

0+

0+

4+

4

Choose 4 hours from the courses listed below.

* Web Programming Course

CIS 1109

Introduction to Web Programming using VB .NET

[P] CIS 105, CIS 2202

3

2

0

5

4

CIS 1110

Introduction to Web Programming using PHP

[P] CIS 105, CIS 2202

3

2

0

5

4

CIS 1106

Introduction to Web Programming using C#.NET

[[P] CIS 105, CIS 2202

3

2

0

5

4

CIS 1107

Introduction to Web Programming using PERL

[P] CIS 105, CIS 2202

3

2

0

5

4

CIS 1111

Introduction to Web Programming using Python

[P] CIS 105, CIS 2202

3

2

0

5

4

CIS 1151

CIS Internship

[P] All non-elective courses

0

0

12

0

4

CIS 2191

Internet Business Fundamentals

[P] Program Admission

3

2

0

5

4

CIS 2291

Network Security

[P] CIS 1140 or CIS 2321

4

4

0

8

6

 Program Final Exit Point

Computer Information Systems - Internet Specialist - Web Site Design, Associate of Applied Science Degree

Credits Required for Graduation:

102 minimum quarter hours credits required for graduation

APPENDIX A

Accreditation and Certification

The Computer Information Systems - Internet Specialist - Web Site Design, Associate Degree 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 - Internet Specialist - Web Site Design, Associate Degree Program Curriculum Model

Suggested Course Sequence

The standard curriculum for Computer Information Systems - Internet Specialist - Web Site Design, Associate Degree program is set up on the quarter system.  A suggested sequence for the program is given below.  Technical college may implement the Computer Information Systems - Internet Specialist - Web Site Design, Associate Degree 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

CIS 106

Computer Concepts

5

0

0

5

5

ENG 191

Composition and Rhetoric

5

0

0

5

5

MAT 191

College Algebra

5

0

0

5

5

OR

MAT 190

Mathematical Modeling

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

1

4

0

5

3

Minimum Required Hours:

16

4

0

20

18

Second Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 105

Program Design and Development

5

0

0

5

5

CIS xxxx

An operating systems course

4

4

0

8

6

ENG 193

Literature and Composition

5

0

0

5

5

OR

HUM 191

Introduction to Humanities

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

CIS 1104

Web Graphics using Adobe Photoshop

3

2

0

5

4

Minimum Required Hours:

17

6

0

23

20

Third 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 2202

XHTML Fundamentals

4

3

0

7               

5

CIS 1123

Web Graphics and Animation using Flash

4

4

0

8

6

Minimum Required Hours:

12

11

0

23                                                                                                                                   

17

Fourth Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 2211

Web Site Design Tools

4

4

0

8

6

CIS 2231

Design Methodology

4

4

0

8

6

CIS 2261

JavaScript Fundamentals

3

2

0

5

4

Minimum Required Hours:

11

10

0

21

16

Fifth Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 2281

Database Connectivity

4

4

0

8

6

ENG 195

Technical Communications

5

0

0

5

5

OR

SPC 191

Fundamentals of Speech

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

CIS 2102

Advanced Graphics using Adobe Premiere

4

4

0

8

6

Minimum Required Hours:

 13

8

0

21

17

Sixth Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

XXX xxx

General Core Elective

5

0

0

5

5

XXX xxx

Social/Behavior Science Core Elective

5

0

0

5

5

CIS xxx

Web Programming Course

0+

0+

0+

4+

4

Minimum Required Hours:

10+

0+

0+

14+

14

 APPENDIX C

Computer Information Systems - Internet Specialist - Web Site Design, Associate Degree

 

Suggested Equipment List

 

Computers

Printers

 

Posted: 10/15/07