Palomar College
Certificate of Achievement Computer Information Systems New Program – Career Technical Education (CTE)
1. Program Goals and Objectives: Computer Information Systems (CIS) provides a background in the field of technology and computing and how it relates to business to produce quality information. The CIS degree prepares students for entry level positions as computer support specialist, user support specialist, systems analyst, network support specialist, database administrators, software testers or application development. The program focuses on
• Describe the role of and explain the value of operating systems, databases, programming, information systems, and project management in IT.
• Design, implement, evaluate and communicate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet the desired needs.
• Analyze technical problems to identify and define the computer requirements appropriate to their solution.
• Implement database design techniques in the context of software development.
• Analyze the local and global impact of computing and security on individuals, organizations, and society.
• Demonstrate communication, teamwork, and project-based learning skills necessary to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal.
2. Catalog Description
Computer Information Systems is a series of courses that bind both technology and business to produce quality information for an organization. CIS emphasizes the technology side of an organization’s information system. Typical employment opportunities include computer support specialist, user support specialist, systems analyst, network support specialist, database administrators, software testers and application development.
Key areas of focus in this degree are: Computer Information Systems; Computer
Programming; Systems Analysis and Design; System Development; Database Management; Data Communications; Security; and Business Communications.
Students planning to focus on technology and computing in Information Systems are recommended earn an A.S. in Computer Information Systems. This degree is ideal for
students eager to break into the field of computing by earning a career technical certificate or degree while completing transferable coursework.
3. Program Requirements
BUS 205 Business Communication 3
CSIT 105 Computer Concepts and Applications 3
CSIT 125 Computer Information Systems 3
CSIT 145 Programming for Information Systems 3
CSIT 146 Systems Analysis and Design 3
CSIT 160 Database Management Systems 3
CSNT 111 Networking Fundamentals 3
CSNT 280 Computer Forensics Fundamentals 3
Choose One Elective
CSIT 148 C Programming using RobotC and Mindstorms 3 CSNT 222 Plan and Manage a Windows Application Platform 3
CSWB 110 Web Site Development with HTML5/CSS3 3
MATH 130 Calculus for Business and the Social Sciences 4
Course Sequence First Semester
CSIT 105, BUS 205 Second Semester
CSIT 125, CSIT 145 Third Semester
CSIT 111, CSIT 146, CSIT 160 Fourth Semester
4. Master Planning
The Computer Information Systems (CIS) certificate is a series of courses that bind both
technology and business to produce quality information for an organization. CIS emphasizes the technology side of an organization’s information system. This degree aligns with the college’s mission statement by providing a degree with technical training that is in high demand for the county of San Diego. Information Systems and related occupations are growing at a steady rate of over 18.8% with very high median incomes of 16.00 to 37.00 dollars per hour. Typical
employment opportunities include computer support specialist, user support specialist, systems analyst, network support specialist, software testers and application development. Additionally our student population includes a large percentage of military retraining to reenter the job market. This degree is ideal for military vets or any job reentry student to allow them to augment their experience and readily gain employment in entry level positions in the field of computing. With additional experience and education the student can advance to project management, systems analyst and various senior positions in the field of IT. Furthermore, the CIS degree examines security and ethical issues in the field of computing to promote students to live responsibility, effectively, and creatively in an interdependent and changing world.
The CIS certificate aligns with the objective and conditions of higher education and community college education in California statewide master plan. It aligns by providing a degree that offers both academic rigor and transferability in coursework as well as vocational instruction to assist students both older and younger to gain valuable skills to secure entry level employment in the field of computer information systems.
5. Enrollment and Completer Projections
Required Existing Courses Year 1 – 2012 Year 2 - 2013
Course Number Course Title Annual #
Sections Annual Enrollment Total Annual # Sections Annual Enrollment Total
BUS 205 Business Communications 8 229 11 294
CSIT 105 Computer Concepts and Applications 27 864 25 800
Projected Students/Annual Completers Year 1 – 2016 Year 2 - 2017
Course Number Course Title Annual #
Sections
Annual Enrollment Total
Annual # Sections
Annual Enrollment Total
BUS 205 Business Communications 14 488 14 488
CSIT 105 Computer Concepts and Applications 25 800 25 800
CSIT 125 Computer Information Systems 5 160 7 224
CSIT 145 Programming for Information Systems 3 96 4 128
CSIT 146 Systems Analysis and Design 2 64 2 64
CSNT 111 Networking Fundamentals 7 224 8 256
CSNT 280 Computer Forensics Fundamentals 2 64 4 128
Enrollment Justification is based on historical completion rates by academic year by the top code of 0702 – Information Systems at the cccco.edu Chancellor’s Data Mart. Along with this the labor market indicators state over an 18% growth in these fields in San Diego County. The combination of growth in the field and growth in annual completion indicates this is a strong program with plenty of room for growth.
6. Place of Program in Curriculum/Similar Programs
This program uses many of the courses currently found in the CSCI, CSIT, and CSNT disciplines. It does not replace any programs in the curriculum. However, it organizes the courses into a new degree that will transfer to many 4 year universities in California.
7. Similar Programs at Other Colleges in Service Area
There are 64 schools around California that offer information systems training. In the state, these schools are located in 48 cities. In particular, San Diego and San Francisco are the two cities with the greatest concentration of accredited information systems schools in CA.\
However, in the San Diego area, there are no state funded schools that offer a 2 year degree for transfer in Information Systems. A listing of the schools in the San Diego area offering a 2 year degree in Information Systems: Alliant International University 10455 Pomerado Road San Diego CA 92131-1799 Coleman University 8888 Balboa Ave San Diego CA 92123-1506 ITT Technical Institute 9680 Granite Ridge Dr San Diego CA 92123 Point Loma Nazarene University 3900 Lomaland Dr., San Diego CA 92106-2899 University of Phoenix 3890 Murphy Canyon Road Suite 100 San Diego CA 92123-4403 Programs at 4 year universities in which this A.S. in Information Systems would likely transfer: University of California 405 Hilgard Ave Los Angeles CA 90095-1405 University of Southern California University Park Los Angeles CA 90089 University of California 900 University Ave Riverside CA 92521
8. Labor Market Information (LMI & Analysis)
As with any computer related field in California, the Information Systems and related
occupations are growing at steady rates (18.8%) with very high median incomes ($70.13/hr). As business collect and analyze more data, individuals skilled in Information Systems will be in high demand.
Position Title
Salaries low, average, high
Computer Support Specialist 12.15 - 16.00 - 25.19 Technical Support Specialist 12.15 - 16.00 - 25.19 Computer Systems Analyst 14.26 - 23.00 - 39.49 Software Developer Applications 14.79 - 23.00 - 39.49 Computer Programmers 11.88 - 20.00 - 40.10 Database Administrators 13.51 - 22.00 - 53.34 Computer Systems Administrators 12.66 - 21.00 - 32.48 Network Systems 12.66 - 21.00 - 32.48 Information Security Analyst 15.58 - 25.00 - 46.88 Data Communications Analyst 18.31 - 21.00 - 31.65 Technical Consultant 13.96 - 37.00 - 107.82 Business Analyst 17.41 - 34.00 - 60.40
9. Advisory Committee Recommendation 10/12/13 SD4C Meeting.
Minutes were taken at the 10/12/13 meeting. There are no concerns in this area of occupation. Employment in the areas of information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, and Computer Networking continue to grow at remarkable rates.
10. Regional Consortia Approval Meeting Minutes 10/12/13 SD4C Meeting.
Minutes were taken at the 10/12/13 meeting. There are no concerns in this area of occupation. Employment in the areas of information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, and Computer Networking continue to grow at remarkable rates.
