HARFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULUM PLANNING SHEET 2015-2016
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS CERTIFICATE
UNIX
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
CIS 102 (GI)
3
CIS 110
4
CIS 111
4
CIS 115
3
CIS 225
4
ENG 101 (GE)
3
ENG 209
3
*CIS ELECs
TOTAL
6-8
30-32
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.
UNIX
CERTIFICATE IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
2015 - 2016
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS CERTIFICATE
Unix
Award: Certificate in Computer Information Systems
No. of credits required: 30-32
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.
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 Title
CIS 102
Introduction to Information Sciences
CIS 110
Introduction to UNIX/Linux
CIS 111
C Programming Language
CIS 115
Fundamentals of Programming
CIS 225
Introduction to Shell Programming
ENG 101 English Composition
ENG 209 Technical Writing
CIS Electives *
Credits
3
4
4
3
4
3
3
6-8
Total Credits
30-32
* Any CIS course(s) may be taken to satisfy the CIS elective.
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
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.
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 continuing growth of the
computer industry.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT
Computer Information Systems - Unix
Program Level - Undergraduate certificate
Program Length – 2 year
How much will this program cost me?*
Tuition and fees: $4,454
Books and supplies: $650
On-campus room & board: not offered
What other costs are there for this program?
*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