HARFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULUM PLANNING SHEET 2015-2016
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS CERTIFICATE
PROGRAMMING
CERTIFICATE IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
NAME
Req’d
HCC
Trans. Mil./Test Remaining Requirements/
Comments
Credit Credit Credit
Credit
Students earning a certificate from HCC must complete or demonstrate exemption from the following courses:
ENG 003 and ENG 012, or ENG 018; and MATH 020. See graduation requirement details in this catalog for
further information.
Required Courses
BA 101 (GI)
3
CIS 102 (GI)
3
CIS 104
3
CIS 111 OR CIS 205
4
CIS 115
3
CIS 207 OR CIS 221
4
ENG 101 (GE)
3
ENG 209
3
*CSI/CIS ELEC
3-4
**PROGRAMMING ELEC
3-4
TOTAL
32-34
TOTAL CREDITS
REMAINING FOR CERTIFICATE:
SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR CATALOG PROGRAM INFORMATION AND SPECIFIC COURSE REQUIREMENTS.
Prepared by
Date:
It is the student’s responsibility to APPLY FOR GRADUATION (degree or certificate) by the published deadlines:
March 1 for May graduation; June 1 for August graduation; and October 1 for December graduation.
PROGRAMMING
CERTIFICATE IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
2015 - 2016
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS CERTIFICATE
Programming
Award: Certificate in Computer Information Systems
No. of credits required: 32-34
For more information: Contact Mark Dencler, 443-412-2439,
mdencler@harford.edu; A.C.Chapin, 443-412-2136,
achapin@harford.edu; John Mayhorne, 443-412-2382,
jmayhorne@harford.edu; or Advising, Career, and Transfer
Services, 443-412-2301.
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
The 2014-2015 Occupational Outlook Handbook from the U.S.
Department of Labor forecasts that careers in the computer industry are
expected to increase by 8% adding over 28,000 positions by 2022. The
report indicates continued growth of the computer industry.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This certificate program is recommended for students with a
baccalaureate degree wishing to explore and/or make a career change to
the computer field. The courses prepare students to solve business,
administrative or statistical problems by utilizing computer software,
language, and systems.
PROGRAM GOALS
Upon successful completion of this program of study, students will be
able to:
1. Analyze the use of commercial software applications, hardware,
networks, programming, and other technologies in information
systems at a level of competence appropriate to joining the
workforce.
2. Use, maintain and modify existing information systems.
3. Design and implement new information systems.
4. Demonstrate the skills to work in a business environment including
working in teams, project management, and professional and
effective communication with a wider audience.
REQUIRED COURSES
Number
BA 101
CIS 102
CIS 104
CIS 111
Title
Introduction to Business
Introduction to Information Sciences
Computer Operating Systems
C Programming Language
or
CIS 205
Introduction to Visual Basic.NET
Programming
CIS 115
Fundamentals of Programming
CIS 207
Advanced Visual Basic.NET Programming
or
CIS 221
C++ Programming Language
ENG 101
English Composition
ENG 209
Technical Writing
CSI/CIS Elective *
Programming Elective **
Total Credits
Credits
3
3
3
4
3
4
3
3
3-4
3-4
32-34
* Any CIS/CSI course(s) may be taken to satisfy the CIS elective.
** Programming electives include CIS 111, 201, 205, 207, 214, 215,
217, 219, 221, 225, and CSI 131 and 132.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
Students earning a certificate from HCC must complete or
demonstrate exemption from the following courses: ENG 003
and ENG 012, or ENG 018, and MATH 020. See graduation
requirement details in this catalog for further information.
Computer Information Systems - Programming
Program Level - Undergraduate certificate
Program Length – 2 year
How much will this program cost me?*
Tuition and fees: $4,732
Books and supplies: $1,650
On-campus room & board: not offered
*The amounts shown above include costs for the entire program,
assuming normal time to completion. Note that this information is
subject to change.
What financing options are available to help me pay for this program?
Financing for this program may be available through grants,
scholarships, loans (federal and private) and institutional financing
plans. The median amount of debt for program graduates is shown
below:
Federal loans: *
Private education loans: *
Institutional financing plan: *
* Less than 10 graduates received loans. Median amounts are withheld
to preserve the confidentiality of the loan recipients.
How long will it take me to complete this program?
The program is designed to take 2 years to complete. Of those that
completed the program in 2013-2014, *% finished in 2 years.
*Less than 10 students completed this program in 2013-14. The
number who finished within the normal time has been withheld to
preserve the confidentiality of the students.
What are my chances of getting a job when I graduate?
The job placement rate for students who completed this program in
2013-2014 is *%.
* This institution is not currently required to calculate a job placement
rate for program completers.
Date Created: 1/29/2015
Note: The following codes identify courses which satisfy the
General Education Degree Requirements:
Behavioral/Social Science
English Composition
Arts/Humanities
Interdisciplinary and Emerging Issues
Biological/Physical Laboratory Science
Mathematics
Biological/Physical Science