Paradise Valley
Community College
Information Technology
Certificate of Completion: Computer Information
Systems #5865
30-32 credits
The Certificate in
Computer Information Systems is designed to prepare students for various
entry-level positions in computer systems. Career opportunities include
Computer Programmer, Computer Operator, Web Publisher, Help Desk
Technician, Database Administrator, Systems Analyst, and Network
Administrator. (Same as the CIS AAS degree but without the electives and
general education requirements.)
Program Notes: Students
must earn a grade of “C” or better in each course in the Required
Courses area. "++" or "+" after a course number indicates any module.
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Required Courses:
30-32 credits |
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Course |
Name |
Credits |
Prerequisites |
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ACC111 |
Accounting Principles I |
3 |
|
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BPC125 |
Microcomputer Setup and Maintenance |
1 |
Yes |
|
Or |
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BPC170 |
Computer Maintenance I / A+ Prep |
3 |
Yes |
CIS/BPC117++
(any module) |
Database Management: Microsoft Access |
3 |
|
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CIS/BPC121AB |
Microsoft Command Line Operations Unix |
1 |
|
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Or |
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CIS126AA |
Linux Operating System Level I |
1 |
|
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CIS/BPC121AE |
Windows Operating System |
1 |
|
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CIS/BPC133DA |
Internet/Web Development I |
3 |
|
|
Or |
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CIS/BPC133AA
and |
Internet/Web Development I |
1 |
|
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CIS/BPC133BA
and |
Internet/Web Development II |
1 |
Yes |
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CIS/BPC133CA
and |
Internet/Web Development III |
1 |
Yes |
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CIS/BPC224 |
Project Management |
3 |
|
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CIS105 |
Survey of Computer Information Systems |
3 |
|
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CIS150 |
Programming Fundamentals |
3 |
Yes |
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CIS159 |
Visual Basic Programming |
3 |
Yes |
|
Or |
CIS162++
(any module) |
C Programming Level I |
3 |
Yes |
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Or |
CIS163++
(any module) |
Java Programming Level I |
3 |
Yes |
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CIS190 |
Introduction to Local Area Networks |
3 |
Yes |
|
Or |
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MST140 |
Microsoft Networking Essentials |
3 |
|
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GBS233 |
Business Communication |
3 |
Yes |
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