Computer Information Systems

Certificate of Achievement

Develop your skills to leverage technology used in business or organizations. With this certificate, students can plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in an organization.

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What You Can Do

Analyze organizational computer needs and recommend possible upgrades, plan and direct the installation and maintenance of computer hardware and software, ensure the security of an organization’s network and electronic documents, and determine long-term and short-term personnel needs for departments.

Jobs

Information Technology Specialist
Network Systems Operator
Software Developer
Quality Assurance

Earning Potential

Example: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Computer and Information Technology Information, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/information-security-analysts.htm

Modes of Instruction
Learn more about the modes of instruction offered at John A. Logan College.

Program Details

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FIRST YEAR – FALL SEMESTER

ORI 100	College 101	1
CIS 200	Network Essentials	3
CIS 206	Managing Network Environment I	3
OFT 207	Computer Application in Business	3
ENG 101	English Composition I ¹ OR ENG 113 Professional Technical Writing¹	3
MAT 120	Elementary Statistics OR MAT 119 OR BUS 111 Business Mathematics	3
		16

FIRST YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER

ACC 100	Business Accounting OR ACC 200 Financial Accounting I	3
OFT 104	Spreadsheet Design	3
OFT 120	Database Management	3
CIS 208	Security Awareness	3
CIS 209	Introduction to Cybercrimes	3
CIS 230	Operating Systems	3
		18

Total Hours for Degree

Requires a grade of “C” or higher. ↩︎

The Computer Information Systems Certificate is a minimum of 34 credit hours. Please use our Tuition and Fees page to calculate your approximate cost.

*Students will be responsible for additional classroom materials and tools.

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John A Logan College is accredited through the Higher Learning Commission. For more information on programs with specialized accreditations please visit Programs with Specialized Accreditations – John A. Logan College (jalc.edu).

John A Logan offers a seamless transfer to the next step in your educational journey for many of our programs. Our academic programs prepare you for what you will need to transfer to a four-year college or university. When you have selected the college where you would like to transfer, it is important to review their specific admission and course requirements. John A Logan College has many articulation agreements with various colleges.

Transfer Planning – John A. Logan College (jalc.edu)

Design and implement a wired and wireless network
Secure devices within wired and wireless networks
Understanding and complying with applicable federal, state, and local statues
Use scripting languages for system management and automation
Managing and maintaining current Operating Systems