Academics
Foundations of Information Systems (CTFIS)
Certificate
Description
The Foundations of Information Systems certificate provides a conceptual framework for those students wishing to become a professional in computer information systems or computer programming. The student will be introduced to computer science programming logic, as well as developing algorithms to solve programming problems. In addition, students will acquire an understanding of the impact of information systems and information technology on the business, industrial, and other environments in which they will work as programmers or analysts.
Continuing Eligibility
Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 or better.
Contact Information
- Division
- Business/Computer Technologies
- Department
- Computer Instruction Dept
- Advisors
- Clarence Hasselbach, Khaled Mansour
Requirements
Major/Area Requirements
| Class | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 3 | |
| CIS 121 | Linux/UNIX I: Fundamentals | 3 | |
| CPS 120 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 | |
| Total | 9 | ||
- Total Credits Required
- 9
Gainful Employment Disclosures
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees
- $864.00
- Books & Supplies
- $495.00
- Total Cost
- $1,359.00
Length of Program
- Intended time to complete
- 2 semesters
- graduates who completed on time
- unavailable
Careers Related to this Program
- Computer Programmers
- Software Developers, Applications
- Software Developers, Systems Software
- Web Developers
- Computer Network Support Specialists
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Job placement rate
- unavailable
Median Program Graduate Debt
- Federal Loans
- unavailable
- Private Educational Loans
- $0
- Institution Financing Plan
- $0
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