HARFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULUM PLANNING SHEET 2015-2016
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS CERTIFICATE
SOFTWARE
CERTIFICATE IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
NAME
Req’d
HCC
Trans. Mil./Test Remaining Requirements/
Credit Credit Credit
Credit
Comments
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 115
3
CIS 118
3
CIS 125
3
CIS 145
3
CIS 205 OR CIS 254
3-4
ENG 101 (GE)
3
ENG 209
3
OS 100
1
*CIS ELEC
TOTAL
3-4
34-36
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.
SOFTWARE
CERTIFICATE IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
2015 - 2016
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS CERTIFICATE
Software
Award: Certificate in Computer Information Systems
No. of credits required: 34-36
For more information: Contact Paul Nesbitt, 443-412-2101,
pnesbitt@harford.edu; 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 2014-15 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 continuing growth of the computer industry.
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.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT
Computer Information Systems - Software
Program Level - Undergraduate certificate
Program Length – 2 year
How much will this program cost me?*
Tuition and fees: $5,011
Books and supplies: $1,600
On-campus room & board: not offered
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 115
CIS 118
CIS 125
CIS 145
CIS 205
Title
Credits
Introduction to Business
3
Introduction to Information Sciences
3
Computer Operating Systems
3
Fundamentals of Programming
3
Introduction to Microsoft Access
3
Document Processing: MS Word
3
Introduction to Microsoft Excel
3
Introduction to Visual Basic.NET Programming
or
CIS 254
Advanced Microsoft Office
3-4
ENG 101
English Composition
3
ENG 209
Technical Writing
3
OS 100
Keyboarding Basics
1
CIS Elective *
3-4
Total Credits
34-36
* Any CIS course(s) may be taken to satisfy the CIS elective.
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.
*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