State Board Approval Date:

April 5, 2007

Implementation Date:

Spring 08

Last Updated:

August 23, 2007

 

Computer Information Systems - Internet Specialist - Web Applications and Services Development, Degree

Program Standard and Course Guide 

Table of Contents

General Program Standards

SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS

Admission Requirements

CWA3-02-01

Provisional Program Admissions

CWA3-02-04

Program Numbering

CWA3-03-02

Program Course Consistency and Sequence

CWA3-03-03

Program Course List

Accreditation (Guide)

Appendix A

Suggested Course Sequence (Guide)

Appendix B

Suggested Equipment List (Guide)

Appendix C

ADMISSIONS

Standard Number: CWA3-02-01 (Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Computer Information Systems – Internet Specialist - Web Applications and Services Development, Degree program.

Explanatory Comment

Admission refers to regular admission into a Degree program.

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

Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Computer Information Systems – Internet Specialist - Web Applications and Services Development, Degree profession.

Evaluative Criteria

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Computer Information Systems – Internet Specialist - Web Applications and Services Development, Degree program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.

The requirements for admission to the Computer Information Systems – Internet Specialist - Web Applications and Services Development, 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 – Internet Specialist - Web Applications and Services Development, Degree program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:

a.       regular admission and good standing at a regionally accredited Degree or Degree granting institution; and

b.       proper completion of application and related procedures.

         

Standard Number: CWA3-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Computer Information Systems – Internet Specialist - Web Applications and Services Development, 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 Applications and Services Development, 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 Applications and Services Development, 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, 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: CWA3-03-02 (Program Numbering System)

Standard Statement

A Major Code of CWA3 and a CIP Code of 110801 are applied to the Computer Information Systems – Internet Specialist - Web Applications and Services Development, Degree program.

Explanatory Comment

Assignment of a statewide Major Code CWA3 and CIP Code 110801x to the Degree program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.

Each Degree/Degree/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/Degree/certificate program is assigned a Major Code and CIP Code.

Each Degree/Degree/certificate program having a given Major Code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state that have the same Major Code.

Degree/Degree/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a specialization Major Code for each option.

Standard Number: CWA3-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)

Standard Statement

The Computer Information Systems, 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 CWA3 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 Applications and Services Development, Degree program is assigned a Major Code of CWA3, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide.  Program components include, but are not limited to:

Program Structure

Standard Number: CWA3-03-02 (Program Numbering System)

Standard Statement

A Program Major Code of CWA3 and a Program CIP Code of 110801are applied to the Computer Information Systems - Internet Specialist - Web Applications and Services Development , Degree program.

Explanatory Comment

Assignment of a statewide Program Major Code CWA3 and Program CIP Code 110801 to the Computer Information Systems - Internet Specialist - Web Applications and Services Development , Degree program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.

 

Each Degree/Degree/certificate program complies with the assigned Program Major Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

Evaluative Criteria

Each authorized Degree/Degree/certificate program is assigned a Program Major Code and Program CIP Code.

 

Each Degree/Degree/certificate program having a given Program Major Code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state that have the same Program Major Code.

 

Degree/Degree/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a Specialization Major Code and Specialization CIP Code for each option.

 

Standard Number: CWA3-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)

Standard Statement

The Computer Information Systems - Internet Specialist - Web Applications and Services Development , 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 CWA3 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 Applications and Services Development , Degree program is assigned a Major Code of CWA3, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide. Program components include, but are not limited to:

Computer Information Systems - Internet Specialist - Web Applications and Services Development

Computer Information Systems - Internet Specialist - Web Applications and Services Development , Degree

Program Description

The Computer Information Systems Internet Specialist Web Applications and Services Development 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 System Internet Specialist Web Applications and Services Development associate of applied science degree and are qualified for employment as E-Commerce web programmers.

 

(a) General Core Courses

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 xxxx 

General Core Elective

5

0

0

5

5

XXX xxxx

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] program admission

5

0

0

5

5

CIS xxxx

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 2261

JavaScript Fundamentals

[P] (CIS 2202 or CIS 2201 or CIS 2200) and CIS 105

3

2

0

5

4

CIS 2211

Web Site Design Tools

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

4

4

0

8

6

CIS xxxx

Electives approved by advisor

0+ 

0+

0+

4+

4-6

CIS xxxx

Web Programming Elective Courses approved by advisor *

0+

0+

0+

14+

14-16

Choose 14-16 credit hours from the courses listed below. Two courses must be in the same language.

Be aware that 14 credit hours must be taken to graduate

 * Web Programming Course

CIS 1109

Introduction to Web Programming using VB .NET

[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 1110

Introduction to Web Programming using PHP

[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 2109

Advanced Web Programming using VB .NET

[P] CIS 1109

4

4

0

8

6

CIS 2107

Advanced Web Programming using Perl

[P] CIS 1107

4

4

0

8

6

CIS 2110

Advanced Web Programming using PHP

[P] CIS 1110

4

4

0

8

6

CIS 2106

Advanced Web Programming using C# .NET

[P] CIS 1106

4

4

0

8

6

CIS 2111

Advanced Web Programming using Python

[P] CIS 1111

4

4

0

8

6

CIS 2291

Network Security

[P] CIS 1140 or CIS 2321

4

4

0

8

6

CIS 252

Intro to Java Programming

[P] CIS 105

4

6

0

10

7

CIS 2421

Intermediate Java Programming

[P] CIS 252

4

6

0

10

7

CIS xxxx

Any Introduction to VB.NET

[P] CIS 105

4

6

0

10

7

CIS xxxx

Any Advanced VB.NET

[P] CIS 105, CIS 157, CIS 2201

4

6

0

10

7


Program Final Exit Point

Computer Information Systems - Internet Specialist – Web Applications and Services Development, Degree

 

100 minimum quarter hours credit required for graduation

Appendix A

Accreditation and Certification

The Computer Information Systems - Internet Specialist – Web Applications and Services Development, 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).

 

Appendix B

General Information

Computer Information Systems - Internet Specialist – Web Applications and Services Development, Degree

Program Curriculum Model

Suggested Course Sequence

The standard curriculum for program is set up on the quarter system. A suggested sequence for the program is given below with area of specialization. Technical institutes may implement the Computer Information Systems - Internet Specialist – Web Applications and Services Development, 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

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 2202

XHTML Fundamentals

4

3

0

7

5

CIS xxxx

An operating systems course

4

4

0

8

6

Minimum Required Hours:

13

7

0

20

16

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

CIS 2211

Web Site Design Tools

4

4

0

8

6

CIS 2261

JavaScript Fundamentals

3

2

0

5

4

Minimum Required Hours:

11

10

0

21

16

Fourth Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS xxxx

An Introduction to Web Programming course

3-4

2-6

0

5-10

4-7

CIS 2231

 

Design Methodology

4

4

0

8

6

XXX xxxx

Social/Behavioral Science Core Course

5

0

0

5

5

Minimum Required Hours:

12-13

6-10

0

18-23

15-18

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

CIS xxxx

An Advanced Web Programming course

4

4-6

0

8-10

6-7

ENG 193

Literature and Composition

5

0

0

5

5

Minimum Required Hours:

13

8-10

0

21 -23

17-18

Sixth Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

XXX 19x

General Core Elective

5

0

0

5

5

ENG 195

Technical Communications

5

0

0

5

5

CIS xxxx

CIS elective

0+ 

 0+

 0+

 4+

4-6

OR

CIS 1151

CIS Internship

(0)

(0)

(12-18)

(12)+

(4-6)

Minimum Required Hours:

10+

0+

0+

14+

14-16

Appendix C

Computer Information Systems - Internet Specialist - Web Applications and Services Development, Degree

Suggested Equipment List