CIS: Information Systems Specialist

Associate in Applied Science

This program prepares the graduate to obtain employment and become a productive IT support person in a business-oriented systems environment. This modular degree allows students to custom design their degree based on their needs within a series of certificates that make up the core of this degree. Students can mix and match certificates in ASP Server Development, Applications Server Support, CIS Core Knowledge, CIS Core Skills, I.T. Project Management, Information Systems Security, Internetworking Technician, PHP Server Development, Software Application Development, Technical Support, Web Client-Side Development, Web Page Design, and Business Management—Small Business. This approach allows students to combine short term certificates as a way to meet their academic goals.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, successful students will have demonstrated the following:

1. Effectively use computers to automate business information systems.
2. Effectively analyze, design, and build application solutions to support business needs.
3. Effectively analyze, design, and build Web solutions to support business needs.
4. Effectively analyze, design, and build network solutions to support business needs.
5. Effectively analyze, design, and deploy IT security solutions to support business needs.
6. Effectively apply project management skills to support IT business needs.
7. Effectively apply business management skills to support business needs.
8. Effectively communicate orally and in writing in the context of common business practices.
9. Work as a team member in a business information system environment to accomplish the goals of an organization.

Outcomes 2-7 will depend on the combination of certificates completed. Some combinations of classes and certificates may allow you to matriculate to a four year school with junior standing. It is strongly advised that you meet with a CIS advisor to understand your options and develop your educational plan.

*See course description for prerequisite.

Source: 2009-2010 Olympic College Catalog

Common Course Numbering Crosswalk (Effective Summer 2008)

for Former and Continuing Students