Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education

Date Approved:	03/2005
Implementation Date:
Last Updated:	03/26/08

Technical Certificate of Credit

o State Standard þ Institutionally Developed College: Okefenokee Technical College

Program Name:	Computer Essentials
Major Code:	CPE1
CIP Code:	110601
PAS Code / PAS Group Name:	0360 - Computer Information Systems
Curriculum Program Specialist:	Larry Roberson

Program Description

The purpose of the Computer Essentials certificate is to provide short-term training that will help individuals understand the microcomputer and how it operates. The TCC will prepare adults to utilize the computer to perform such functions as keyboarding, word processing, desktop publishing, internet usage, network fundamentals, and electronic mail.

Curriculum

Course Code	Course Title	Class Hours	Demo Lab Hours	Practical Lab Hours	Contact Hours	Credit Hours	Course Type

SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	1	4	0	5	3	Standard
CIS 101	Keyboarding	1	4	0	5	3	Standard
CIS 127	Comprehensive Word Processing and Presentation Graphics	4	4	0	8	6	Standard
CIS 109	Basic Equipment Maintenance And Troubleshooting Techniques	1	4	0	5	3	Standard
TCC Minimum Required Hours:		7	16	0	23	15

Admission Requirement

Required Age:		16
High School Diploma or GED Required:		Yes
Test:		None
Minimum Test Scores	Reading:
	English:
	Mathematics:
	Algebra:
Other Conditions for Admission (if any):		(Yes or No)
If yes, explain:

Posted: 04/30/07