Computer Information Systems, Certificate of Achievement
Banner Code: 1_CN_CIST
Control Number: 18193
Financial Aid Eligible
This program will meet major requirements for the Associate in Science degree but has not been articulated with any particular four-year institution. Students should not expect that they will necessarily meet the lower-division requirements at specific colleges or universities. Students should consult a counselor for specific transfer information.
This option provides the student with the lower-division transfer courses for some of the business oriented majors. Students are advised to check course transferability with an Orange Coast College counselor prior to enrolling in CIS courses.
Program Outcome
Students will be prepared for employment in entry-level positions in the computer and information systems industries.
Review Graduation Requirements.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ACCT A101 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| ACCT A102 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| BUS A110 | Business Law | 3 |
| CIS A111 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| ECON A170 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON A175 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| MATH A140 | Business Calculus | 4 |
| or MATH A180 | Calculus 1 | |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Python Programming I | ||
| Introduction to C#.NET Programming | ||
| Introduction to Visual Basic.NET Programming | ||
| C++ Programming Language 1 | ||
| Java Programming 1 | ||
| Total Units | 28 | |
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Units | |
| ACCT A101 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| ECON A170 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| CIS A111 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| MATH A140 or MATH A180 | Business Calculus or Calculus 1 | 4 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ACCT A102 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| ECON A175 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| BUS A110 | Business Law | 3 |
| CERT RESTRICTED ELECTIVE- CHOOSE ONE | 4 | |
| Python Programming I | ||
| Introduction to C#.NET Programming | ||
| Introduction to Visual Basic.NET Programming | ||
| C++ Programming Language 1 | ||
| Java Programming 1 | ||
| Units | 14 | |
| Total Units | 28 | |