COMPUTER INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
Earn Certicates and Degrees
Information Technology and Cybersecurity
IT Help Desk
IT Specialist
Network Administrator
Systems Administrator
Database Administrator
Web Developer
Information Technology Leads to Jobs
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SANTA ANA COLLEGE BUSINESS DIVISION
Computer Information Systems (CIS)
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS:
1. IT Support Specialist
2. IT Desktop and Server Operations
3. IT Network and Security Operations
4. Database
5. Enterprise Systems
6. Web Site Development
Computer Science Faculty
Computer Information Systems (CIS)
Hugh Nguyen • nguyen_hugh@sac.edu • 714.564.6777
Computer Science & CIS
Jason Sim • sim_jason@sac.edu • 714.564.6765
Computer Science
Nicholas Quach • quach_nicholas@sac.edu • 714.564.6756
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Computer Information Systems (CIS)
The Computer Information Systems program
is for students interested in the application of
computer hardware and software to business. CIS
courses prepare students for entry-level positions in
computer and IT support, infrastructure, networking,
database, website development, and cybersecurity.
These courses may be used for job advancement,
an associate degree or certicate of competency,
or transfer to a four-year institution. CIS courses
cover major programming languages (Visual BASIC
and Java) as well as software used in business for
database management, and networking.
Santa Ana College offers the IT Support Specialist,
IT Desktop and Server Operations, IT Network and
Security Operations, Database, Enterprise Systems,
and Web Site Development certicates which offer
many Information Technology job opportunities.
Santa Ana College is proud to be a CompTIA
Partner Academy.
REV: 10.12.2021
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Computer Information Systems
Certicate and Degree
The Certicate of Achievement curriculum in Computer Information
Systems is concerned with the development of procedures that are effective
and efcient, computer languages suitable for starting these procedures,
and systems for executing the procedures. This may include the ability to
write programs in Visual BASIC, C++ or Java, experience in microcomputer
data processing applications such as Excel or Access, and ability to
structure data for the computer. Students intending to obtain a bachelors
degree in Computer Information Systems should consult the major and
transfer requirements for upper-division standing listed under the Business
Administration major at the 4-year institution of their choice.
Take ALL of the following courses: Units
BA 189 Advanced Microsoft Excel 2
CMPR 105 Visual BASIC Programming 3
CMPR 134 Microsoft Windows Operating System 3
CMPR 167 Microsoft Access 3
CMPR 138 CompTIA Network+ Guide to Networks 3
CMPR 205 Advanced Visual Basic 3
CMPR 247 Windows Server Operating System 3
Select ONE course from the following:
BUS 150 Introduction to Information Systems and Applications 3
CMPR 100 The Computer and Society 3
Select a minimum of THREE units from the following:
ACCT 101 Financial Accounting 4
ACCT 102 Managerial Accounting 4
CMPR 104 Cooperative Work Experience Education-Occupational 1-16
CMPR 112 Java Programming 3
CMPR 118 JavaScript Programming 3
CMPR 120 Introduction to Programming 3
CMPR 121 Programming Concepts 3
CMPR 125 Help Desk Fundamentals 3
CMPR 152 HTML 3
CMPR 153 A+ Essentials Hardware 3
CMPR 155 A+ Essentials Software 3
CMPR 169 Structured Query Language (SQL) 3
CMPR 175 CompTIA Security+ Guide to Network Security 3
CMPR 248 Microsoft SQL Server 3
Total Units 26
Jobs Annual Salary
Computer Support Specialist $53,470
Network Administrator $82,050
Database Administrator $90,070
Web Developer $69,430
SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
IT Support Specialist
The IT Support Specialist certicate of achievement is based
on the learning objectives from the CompTIA IT Fundamentals
(ITF+) and CompTIA A+ certications. This certicate
includes help desk ‘soft skills’ such as effective communication,
analytical and critical thinking, diplomacy, problem solving,
leadership, team building, and listening skills. Students will gain
hands-on experience in a help desk environment, and gain ‘on
the job’ work experience with an IT internship.
Take ALL of the following courses: Units
CMPR 100 The Computer and Society 3
CMPR 104 Cooperative Work Experience Education-Occupational 1-4
CMPR 125 Help Desk Fundamentals 3
CMPR 134 Microsoft Windows Operating System 3
CMPR 153 A+ Essentials Hardware 3
CMPR 155 A+ Essentials Software 3
Total Units 14.5-17.5
IT Desktop and Server Operations
The IT Desktop and Server Operations certicate
of achievement is designed to prepare students in
the technical eld of desktop, server, and network
management. Technical background in operating
systems, LAN infrastructure, networks, virtualization,
Microsoft and Linux server & client technologies, cloud-
based solutions, Students will be prepared to take the
CompTIA A+ and Network+ certications.
Take ALL of the following courses: Units
CMPR 134 Microsoft Windows Operating System 3
CMPR 153 A+ Essentials Hardware 3
CMPR 155 A+ Essentials Software 3
CMPR 138 CompTIA Network+ Guide to Networks 3
CMPR 247 Windows Server Operating System 3
Total Units 15
Units
IT Network and Security Operations
The IT Network and Security Operations certicate is
to train and certify the competencies of an information
security analyst. best practices and solutions in secure
network design and management, cyber defense, pen
testing, vulnerability risk assessment, disaster response
and recovery.
Take ALL of the following courses:
CMPR 138 CompTIA Network+ Guide to Networks 3
CMPR 153 A+ Essentials Hardware 3
CMPR 155 A+ Essentials Software 3
CMPR 175 CompTIA Security+ Guide to Network Security 3
CMPR 247 Windows Server Operating System 3
Total Units 15
Database
The database certicate trains students in becoming Database
Administrators, Database Architects, Data Analysts, and or Business
Analysts. Students will learn how to create and design relational
database systems, maintain database systems, and backup data with
a host of related database topics.
Take ALL of the following courses: Units
CMPR 105 Visual BASIC Programming 3
CMPR 167 Microsoft Access 3
CMPR 168 Advanced Microsoft Access 3
CMPR 169 Structured Query Language (SQL) 3
CMPR 205 Advanced Visual BASIC 3
Total Units
15
Enterprise Systems
Prepares students to be involved with running Enterprise
(large-scale) computer systems. Students will learn how
to design and congure multi-computer networking
systems, congure, administrate, and maintain servers,
and manage related issues such as reliability, safety and
security.
Take ALL of the following courses: Units
CMPR 138 CompTIA Network+ Guide to Networks 3
CMPR 247 Windows Server Operating System 3
CMPR 248 Microsoft SQL Server 3
CMPR 249 Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) 3
Total Units
12
Web Site Development
The Web Site Development certicate gives students the skills
to design, implement, and publish web content using HTML,
CSS, and JavaScript.
Take the following 2 courses: Units
CMPR 152 HTML 3
CMPR 118 Javascript Programming 3
Select ONE course from the following:
CMPR 112 Java Programming 3
CMPR 213 C# Programming 3
Total Units 9
COMPUTER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS
Percent change in employment, projected 2016-26
Computer occupations 13%
Computer user support specialists 11%
Computer support specialists 11%
Computer network support specialists 8%
Total, all occupations 8%
Note: All Occupations includes all occupations in the U.S. Economy.
SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program