Students completing the program will be able to... • Perform the duties of information technologies and management workers as identified by the Bureau of Labor Statistics • Provide technical assistance and training to computer system users. • Investigate and resolve computer software and hardware problems of users. • Perform the professional duties demanded in any modern office environment. • Design and maintain static and dynamic web sites. • Integrate elements such as graphics, animation and streaming media on web sites. • Develop and implement database systems for stand-alone or internet based deployment. • Use technology to manage multi-faceted projects. • Demonstrate basic graphical user interface operations in a computer environment. • Produce spreadsheets, documents and presentations by using basic to advanced software operations.

The computer information systems associate in science program prepares the student for jobs in business and government as information technologies and management workers. Principal areas of study are computer software applications, internet technologies, database systems, project management systems and basic network principles. These CIS courses prepare students for a career path in computer information systems and technologies. These courses teach terminology and provide hands-on laboratory experience with operating and network systems and stand alone and internet based applications.

In order to obtain an associate in science degree, students must complete the courses required for the core certificate of achievement and a minimum of one area of technical specialization, and complete all general education requirements as listed in the Diablo Valley College catalog. To earn a degree, students must complete each course used to meet a major requirement with a “C” grade or higher and maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher in the coursework required for the major. Other electives and course substitutions not listed below are possible with department chairperson approval.

Students are limited to one associate in science degree regardless of the number of specializations completed. Multiple certificates may be awarded.