The Certificate of Completion Computer Information Systems is a student-designed one-year certificate that includes the first year of the Computer Information Systems and Information Technology core courses. This certificate is intended for students focused on becoming career ready in one year. The core courses give the student a well-rounded basic understanding of technical support of computer information systems in a networked environment. Students completing this certification will be prepared to seek entry-level employment in occupations such as network support specialist or technical support specialist.

Click here to learn how this Career Pathway Certificate can lead to AAS Computer Information Systems degree.

Gainful Employment Disclosure

Southwestern is required by federal regulations to disclose information related to the College's educational programs that lead to gainful employment in a recognized occupation. This information is intended to provide students the opportunity to measure employment outcomes associated with certificate programs.

Gainful employment information for the Certificate of Completion Computer Information Systems can be found online at https://www.socc.edu/images/ge/cis.html.

Graduation Requirements

Students must complete a minimum of 48 credit hours with a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or better. All courses must be completed with a grade of ‘C’ or better. One course must be completed at Southwestern before the Certificate of Completion is awarded.

Complete the graduation application process one term prior to the term of completion (e.g., spring term graduates must apply during winter term).

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program the student will be able to:

• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of computer information systems.
• Apply technical skills to implement and maintain computer and network systems solutions and troubleshoot computer and network problems on an entry-level.

Pre-Program Courses

Students are required to take the following courses prior to the program courses, depending on students' college placement information. See advisor for details:

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
CIS90	Computer Basics (or demonstrate proficiency)	2
MTH60	Algebra I (or placement in higher math course)	4
WR90R	Academic Literacy (or placement in higher writing course)	4

Program Guide

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Fall		Credits
CIS140M	Introduction to Operating Systems: Microsoft	4
CIS151	Network Essentials	4
CS160	Computer Science Orientation	4
MTH86	Computer Technology Mathematics 1	4
	Credits	16
Winter
CIS140U	Intro to Operating Systems: Unix	4
CIS145	Hardware Installation Support	4
CIS152	Network Routing & Switching Config	4
CS195	Web Development I	3
	Credits	15
Spring
BA110	Group Dynamics for Teams 2	3
CIS188	Wireless Networking	3
CIS225	End User Support	4
CS133WS	Computer Language I: Web Scripting	4
WR115	Fundamentals of Report Writing (or higher) 3	3
	Credits	17
	Total Credits	48

1	MTH105 or higher, excluding MTH211, may be substituted for MTH86.
2	BA120, BA285, PSY100, PSY201, PSY203 may be substituted for BA110.
3	Excluding WR241, WR242, WR243, and WR250.
*	All Honors courses may substitute for their equivalent requirements.