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State Board Approval Date: |
April 5, 2007 |
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Implementation Date: |
Fall 2008 |
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Last Updated: |
01/10/08 |
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SPECIFIC
PROGRAM STANDARDS |
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Standard
Number: CMU3-02-01 (Admission Requirements)
Statewide
admission requirements are implemented for the Computer
Information Systems - Computer Support Specialist, Associate Degree
program.
Admission
refers to regular admission into a 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 -
Computer Support Specialist profession.
The
institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Computer
Information Systems - Computer Support Specialist, Associate Degree program
admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.
The
requirements for admission to the Computer
Information Systems - Computer Support Specialist, Associate Degree 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 Support Specialist, 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: CMU3-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)
Statewide provisional admission requirements
are implemented for the Computer Information
Systems - Computer Support Specialist, Associate Degree 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 - Computer Support
Specialist, 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 - Computer Support Specialist, 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 - Computer Support
Specialist, 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.
Standard Number: CMU3-03-02 (Program
Numbering System)
A
Major Code of CMU3 and a CIP Code of 11.0301 are applied to the Computer Information Systems - Computer Support Specialist, Associate
Degree program.
Assignment
of a statewide Major Code CMU3 and CIP Code 11.0301 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.
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: CMU3-03-03 (Program
Consistency and Sequence)
The
Computer Information Systems - Computer Support
Specialist, 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.
Programs
are assigned an identical Major Code CMU3 and are consistent statewide. Each specific course is assigned an
alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.
The
Computer Information Systems - Computer Support Specialist, Associate Degree
program is assigned a Major Code of CMU3, and utilizes essential components
designated for that program number statewide.
Program components include, but are not limited to:
Computer Information Systems - Computer Support
Specialist, Associate Degree
The Computer Information
Systems - Computer Support Specialist 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 - Computer Support Specialist Associate of Applied Science
degree and are qualified for employment as computer support specialists.
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General Core
Course Title |
Class |
D/ |
P/ |
Contact |
Credit |
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Composition and
Rhetoric [P] Program
admission competency level or ENG 098 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Literature and
Composition [P] ENG 191 w/ C or
better |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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OR
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Introduction to
Humanities [P] ENG 191 w/ C or
better |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) |
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Technical
Communications [P] ENG 191 w/ C or
better |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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OR
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Fundamentals of
Speech [P] Program
admission competency level or ENG 098 |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) |
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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 |
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OR
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College
Algebra [P]
Program admission level math achievement |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) |
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XXX xxxx |
General
Core Elective |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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XXX xxxx |
Social/Behavioral
Science Core Course |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
(b)
Occupational Courses
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Course |
Occupational
Course Title |
Class |
D |
P/ |
Contact |
Credit |
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Program Design and
Development [P] Keyboarding skills [C] CIS 106 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Computer Concepts [P] Program
admission |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Microcomputer
Installation and Maintenance [P] SCT 100 [C] CIS XXX – An
operating system operating course |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 |
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Comprehensive Word
Processing and Presentation Graphics [P] SCT 100 |
4 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
6 |
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Networking
Fundamentals [P] CIS 106 or
advisor approval |
4 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
6 |
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OR |
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Introduction to
LAN and WAN [P] CIS 106 or
advisor approval |
(4) |
(4) |
(0) |
(8) |
(6) |
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Comprehensive
Spreadsheet Techniques [P] SCT 100 |
4 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
6 |
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Comprehensive Database Techniques [P] SCT 100 |
4 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
6 |
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CIS xxxx |
An operating systems
course approved by advisor |
4 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
6 |
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CIS xxxx |
Language Elective
approved by advisor* |
0+ |
0+ |
0+ |
7+ |
7 |
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Introduction to
Microcomputers [P] Provisional
admission |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
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XXX xxxx |
Specific
Occupational Guided Elective approved by advisor |
0+ |
0+ |
0+ |
23+ |
23 |
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*(Completion of one
of the following suggested courses is required) |
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COBOL I [P] CIS 105 |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 |
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Microcomputer Database Programming [P] CIS 105, CIS 2129 |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 |
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Introduction to Visual Basic [P] CIS 105 |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 |
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Intro to RPG
Programming [P] CIS 105 |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 |
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Intro to Java
Programming [P]
CIS 105 |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 |
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Introduction to C
Programming [P] CIS 105 |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 |
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Intro to C++
Programming [P] CIS
256, CIS 105 |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 |
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Visual Basic.Net I [P] CIS 105 [C] CIS 124 or CIS
2128 |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 |
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SQL Programming [P] SCT100, CIS105,
and an operating systems course |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 |
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Introduction to
Python Programming [P] CIS 157, CIS
2202 |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 |
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Introduction to PHP
Programming [P] CIS 105 and CIS
2202 |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 |
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Program Final Exit
Point
Computer Information
Systems - Computer Support Specialist, Associate of Applied Science Degree
Credits Required for
Graduation:
110 minimum quarter
hours credits required for graduation
The Computer
Information Systems - Computer Support Specialist, 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.
General Information
Computer
Information Systems - Computer Support Specialist, Associate Degree Program
Curriculum Model
The standard curriculum for Computer
Information Systems - Computer Support Specialist, 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 - Computer Support Specialist, Associate Degree program by
using the sequences listed below or by using a locally developed sequence
designed to reflect course prerequisites and/or corequisites.
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Course |
Occupational
Course Title |
Class |
D |
P/ |
Contact |
Credit |
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ENG 191 |
Composition and
Rhetoric |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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MAT 191 |
College Algebra |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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OR |
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MAT 190 |
Mathematical
Modeling |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) |
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XXX xxxx |
Social/Behavior
Science Core Course |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Introduction to
Microcomputers |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
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Minimum Required
Hours: |
16 |
4 |
0 |
20 |
18 |
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Course |
Occupational
Course Title |
Class |
D |
P/ |
Contact |
Credit |
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CIS 106 |
Computer Concepts |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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XXX xxxx |
General Core Course |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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ENG 195 |
Technical
Communications |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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OR |
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SPC 191 |
Fundamentals of
Speech |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) |
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HUM 191 |
Introduction to
Humanities |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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OR |
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ENG 193 |
Literature and
Composition |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) |
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Minimum Required
Hours: |
20 |
0 |
0 |
20 |
20 |
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Course |
Occupational
Course Title |
Class |
D |
P/ |
Contact |
Credit |
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CIS 105 |
Program Design and
Development |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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CIS xxxx |
An operating system
course |
4 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
6 |
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XXX xxxx |
Specific
Occupational Guided Elective |
0+ |
0+ |
0+ |
5+ |
5 |
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Minimum Required
Hours: |
9+ |
4+ |
0+ |
18+ |
16 |
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Course |
Occupational Course Title |
Class |
D |
P/ |
Contact |
Credit |
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CIS 122 |
Microcomputer Installation
and Maintenance |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 |
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CIS 127 |
Comprehensive Word
Processing and Presentation Graphics |
4 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
6 |
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CIS 1140 |
Networking
Fundamentals |
4 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
6 |
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OR |
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CIS 2321 |
Introduction to LAN
and WAN |
(4) |
(4) |
(0) |
(8) |
(6) |
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Minimum Required
Hours: |
12 |
14 |
0 |
26 |
19 |
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Course |
Occupational Course Title |
Class |
D |
P/ |
Contact |
Credit |
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CIS 2228 |
Comprehensive Spreadsheet
Techniques |
4 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
6 |
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CIS xxxx |
Language Elective |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 |
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XXX xxxx |
Specific
Occupational Guided Elective |
0+ |
0+ |
0+ |
6+ |
6 |
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Minimum Required
Hours: |
8+ |
10+ |
0+ |
24+ |
19 |
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Course |
Occupational
Course Title |
Class |
D |
P/ |
Contact |
Credit |
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CIS 2229 |
Comprehensive
Database Techniques |
4 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
6 |
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XXX xxxx |
Specific
Occupational Guided Elective |
12 |
0 |
0 |
12 |
12 |
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Minimum Required
Hours: |
16 |
4 |
0 |
20 |
18 |
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