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COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST
This program in Computer Information Systems (CIS) is This certifi cate is designed to train students in the major com-
designed to prepare students for employment in the IT puterized accounting packages in demand by local employers.
workforce as entry-level Programmers, entry-level Database Mastery of these types of programs will provide the founda-
Programmers, Application Analysts, Programmer Analysts, tion necessary for students to understand and adapt to other
Business Analysts, System Analysts, PC Support Specialists, programs which may be utilized in small to mid-sized busi-
Technical Support, User Support Specialists and etc. Students nesses. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this
will demonstrate their profi ciency through performance in program, the student will be able to understand accounting
laboratory exercises and objective examinations. The student terms and uses as they apply to business. Knowledge of fi nan-
will analyze simple business or technical problems relevant cial statements and their importance to a business, vendors,
to programming, and prepare solutions to them; implement creditors and customers; be able to utilize a windows operating
a program in either C/C++ or Java, using objects; and dem- system; understand basic computer terminologies; and become
onstrate an understanding of the operations and processes familiar with Global information systems; to be able to sign on
of a computer relevant to programming. To earn a certifi cate, to an account and use common utilities, including e-mail and
students must complete the required core courses, and choose Web browsers, and searching a variety of databases for informa-
other courses from the additional courses listed to total 32 tion; set-up and process a company’s accounting information
units. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this and Payroll System through the use of computers; and develop
program, the student will analyze simple business or techni- advanced skills in assorted accounting software.
cal problems relevant to programming, and prepare solutions
to them; implement a program in either C/C++ or Java, using REQUIRED COURSES: ACCTG 110, 120, 121, 130, 180.
objects; and demonstrate an understanding of the operations NOTE: Course taken more than 3 years before the granting of the certifi cate
and processes of a computer relevant to programming. must have approval of the division chair for acceptance.
REQUIRED COURSES: BUSAD 106 or ENGL 101, CS/IS 101, CREATIVE WRITING
112, 120 or 135, 172, 190, 191.
ADDITIONAL COURSES: BUSAD 110; CS/IS 120, 130, 135, 137, The Certifi cate in Creative Writing Program provides a compre-
139; 140, CS/IS 50 (3 units). hensive foundation in the study and practice of Creative Writing.
This certifi cate also meets the needs of those in the community
NOTE: Course taken more than 3 years before the granting of the certifi cate who wish to express their imagination, think critically, or enter
must have approval of the division chair for acceptance.
the job market in fi elds that require knowledge of critical think-
COMPUTER PROGRAMMER ing and writing principles. Students develop competency in the
ability to write clearly and thoughtfully, as well as to revise their
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this pro- written work. Additionally, students gain advanced reading and
gram, the student will be able to analyze a programming task/ comprehension skills, and are exposed to multi-cultural texts
problem; based on that analysis, design and implement an and resources. Students must complete all required courses
object oriented program using multiple classes in a high level for a minimum of 18 units. Program Learning Outcomes:
language; and demonstrate the ability to independently create, Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to
save, modify and print a document using a word processing demonstrate increased reading and writing comprehension of
program and appropriate assistive technology. English. Demonstrate creative and critical thinking as it applies
REQUIRED COURSES: CABOT 102; CS/IS 101, 112, 130, 135, 137, 139. to writing and reading. Demonstrate increased knowledge the
principles of Creative Writing.
NOTE: Course taken more than 3 years before the granting of the cer-
tifi cate must have approval of the division chair for acceptance. REQUIRED COURSES: ENGL 102, 103, 123
Three units from the following: ENGL 110, 111, 117, 127;
COMPUTER SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
Six units from the following: ENGL 112, 212, ENGL 114, 115;
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this pro- 118; T ARTS 155.
gram, the student will demonstrate an understanding of com- CSU — GENERAL EDUCATION
puter structure and operations. Students will possess a basic
knowledge of computer operation and capabilities with the skills This certifi cate of completion will be awarded to a student
to troubleshoot problems or aid in user support. who completes the general education requirements (totaling 39
REQUIRED COURSES: CABOT 102, BUSAD 110; CS/IS 101, 112, units) as stated on page 90 of this catalog. After completing all
172, 190. requirements, students must request CSU Breadth certifi cation
to be posted to their offi cial GCC transcript by submitting the
RECOMMENDED PREPARATION: CABOT 206 or 208.
Transcript Request form to the Admissions & Records Offi ce.
NOTE: Course taken more than 3 years before the granting of the certifi cate For Program Learning Outcomes please see page 89 in the
must have approval of the division chair for acceptance.
GCC catalog

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