Advanced Certificate Program in CIS

The Advanced Certificate program in Computer Information Systems is intended for individuals who hold a bachelor's degree in another discipline and desire to demonstrate proficiency in computer information systems that would enhance their value in a current career and/or increase their viability for growth and advancement. The certificate program requires 24 credit hours of instruction.

Minimum Entrance Requirements:

Bachelor's degree from any accredited college or university

Certificate Requirements (24 Credit Hours)

Certificate Courses*                                                                                                 (Credit Hours)

CIS 1193 PC Hardware and Software Maintenance                                                  3

CIS 2203 Programming Logic and Design                                                                  3

CIS 2223 Microcomputer Applications(ACTS CPSI1003 Introduction to Computers)        3

One of the following courses:                                                                                      3

CIS 3243 Introduction to Java Programming

CIS 3423 COBOL

CIS 3433 Intro to C# Programming

CIS 3443 Object-Oriented Programming (Visual Basic)

CIS 3453 World Wide Web Programming

One of the following courses:                                                                                       3

CIS 3103 Advanced Microcomputer Apps

CIS 4503 Business Database Management Systems

CIS 3523 System Analysis & Design                                                                           3

6 additional hours – 3000-4000 level; for which the prerequisites                      6

have been met, excepting CIS 370V:  CIS Practicum and CIS 460V:

Internship in CIS                                                                                      -------------

                                                                                                          24

* A maximum of six credit hours of discipline-related courses may be transferred from the qualifying completed Bachelor's degree.

Application for the advanced certificate program requires the completion of a UAM admissions application available in UAM's Office of Admissions, and submission with an official transcript with the degree posted to the admissions office.

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