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State Board Approval Date: |
April 5, 2007 |
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Implementation Date: |
Spring 2008 |
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Last Updated:
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01/10/08 |
Computer Information
Systems - Computer Support Specialist, Diploma
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SPECIFIC
PROGRAM STANDARDS |
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Standard Number: CIM2-02-01
(Admission Requirements)
Statewide admission
requirements are implemented for the Computer Information Systems - Computer
Support 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 - Computer Support
Specialist, Diploma profession.
The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly
stated Computer Information Systems -
Computer Support Specialist, Diploma program admission and
advanced placement policies and procedures.
The requirements for
admission to the Computer Information Systems -
Computer Support Specialist, 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 Support Specialist, 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: CMU4-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)
Statewide provisional
admission requirements are implemented for the Computer Information Systems - Computer Support
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 -
Computer Support 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 - Computer Support
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 -
Computer Support 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:
CMU4-03-02 (Program Numbering System)
Standard Statement
A Major Code of CMU4 and a
CIP Code of 11.0301 are applied to the Computer
Information Systems - Computer Support Specialist, Diploma program.
Assignment of a statewide
Major Code CMU4 and CIP Code 11.0301 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: CMU4-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)
The Computer Information Systems - Computer Support
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.
Explanatory Comment
Programs are assigned an
identical Major Code CMU4 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 Support
Specialist, Diploma program is assigned a Major Code of CMU4, and utilizes
essential components designated for that program number statewide. Program components include, but are not
limited to:
Program Title
Computer
Information Systems - Computer Support Specialist, Diploma
The
Computer Information Systems - Computer Support 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 - Computer Support Specialist diploma 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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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 |
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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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OR |
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Business Math [P] MAT 097, or entrance arithmetic score in
accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) |
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(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 xxxx – An
operating system operating course |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 |
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Comprehensive Word Processing and Presentation Graphics |
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+ |
15+ |
15 |
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* Completion of one
of the following suggested language 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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Visual Basic.Net I [P] CIS 105 [C] CIS 124 or CIS
2128 |
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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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 Diploma
Credits Required for Graduation
90 Minimum quarter hour
credits required of graduation
The Computer Information Systems - Computer Support
Specialist, 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).
General Information
Computer Information Systems - Computer
Support Specialist, Diploma Program Curriculum Model
The standard curriculum for Computer Information Systems - Computer Support Specialist, 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 Support Specialist; Diploma 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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CIS 106 |
Computer Concepts |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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ENG 101 |
English |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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OR |
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ENG 111 |
Business English |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) |
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MAT 103 |
Algebraic Concepts |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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OR |
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MAT 111 |
Business Math |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) |
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SCT 100 |
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 105 |
Program Design and
Development |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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CIS xxxx |
An operating
systems course |
4 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
6 |
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ENG 102 |
Technical Writing |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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OR |
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ENG 112 |
Business
Communication |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) |
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Minimum Required
Hours: |
14 |
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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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 2228 |
Comprehensive
Spreadsheet Techniques |
4 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
6 |
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CIS 2229 |
Comprehensive
Database Techniques |
4 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
6 |
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CIS xxxx |
Language Elective |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 |
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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 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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XXX xxxx |
Specific
Occupational Guided Elective |
0+ |
0+ |
0+ |
9+ |
9 |
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EMP 100 |
Interpersonal
Relations and Professional Development |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
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Minimum Required
Hours: |
7+ |
4+ |
0+ |
20+ |
18 |
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