Computer Information Systems, ATA

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Suggested Schedule

This degree may be taken entirely online. Students entering Winter or Spring quarters will want to meet with a CIS program advisor to determine that individual schedules have the appropriate sequence of classes. Schedules may also vary based on class availability. It is strongly recommended that students continue to check individual plans with a CIS program advisor.

The suggested schedule below includes required ATA courses. Student schedule may vary based on entry point, credit load, and prerequisites. Consult with department chair or SVC counselor for scheduling options. For transfer degree options, meet with the CIS Dept. Chair for an alternate schedule.

The two-year suggested schedule below Is provided as only a guide for a traditional full-time student whose goal Is the ATA degree. Frequent course offerings allow for individualized schedules that will ensure all student certificate and degree objectives can be met.

First Year

1st Quarter

CIS 104 - Windows Operating System In Depth (5)
CIS 146 - Introduction to Microsoft Excel (3)
CSS 103 - First Quarter Experience (2)
† ENGL 170 - Professional and Technical Communication (3)

Total Hours: 13

2nd Quarter

CIS 105 - Introduction to Linux (5)
† CIS 114 - Mathematics for Computer Specialists (5)
CIS 147 - Introduction to Microsoft Access (3)
^ PE 200 - First Aid, Safety, and CPR (2)

Total Hours: 15

3rd Quarter

CIS 118 - Computer Hardware: Troubleshooting & Repair (5)
CIS 241 - Database Design and SQL (5)
§ CMST& 210 - Interpersonal Communication: D (5)
SOSC 113 - Job Search (1)

Total Hours: 16

Second Year

4th Quarter

CIS 180 - Introduction to Windows PowerShell (5)
‡ CIS 199 - Cooperative Education (1-15) (2)
CIS 221 - Computer Networking I (5)
CIS 240 - Introduction to Programming (5)

Total Hours: 17

5th Quarter

‡ CIS 199 - Cooperative Education (1-15) (2)
CIS 222 - Computer Networking II (5)
CIS 242 - Database Programming-VBA (5)
BUS& 101 - Intro to Business (5)

Total Hours: 17

6th Quarter

‡ CIS 199 - Cooperative Education (1-15) (2)
CIS 223 - Computer Networking III (5)
CIS 233 - Network Security (5)
CIS 243 - Office Programming-VBA (5)

Total Hours: 17

Note:

† Students who do not receive an appropriate test score will require additional coursework to develop necessary skills for entry into class. (ENGL& 101 can be substituted for ENGL 170 ; MATH& 107 or higher can be substituted for CIS 114 )

‡ CIS 199 may be taken at any time after the second quarter with Department Chair approval.

^ A valid current CPR and First Aid card may be submitted in lieu of PE 200 . Student must provide copies of current documents with a waiver request.

§ or CMST 125