Computer Information Systems Certificate - Academic Plan

2024-2025

Total Credits = 18

The CIS certificate has been constructed to provide the prospective student with skills in a broad variety of topics. With knowledge of accounting, management, marketing, office software, databases and economics, the recipient is prepared for a wide variety of entry-level positions within many different industries.

Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Recommendations

Where requirements are listed as course categories (e.g. Electives, Arts/Humanities) rather than as specific courses, please note that depending upon course choice, prerequisites may be required.

*Grade C or better required

Required Course Prerequisite, Corequisite, or Recommendation
CSC 1019 - Introduction to Programming: (Programming Language) Prerequisite: College Readiness in Quantitative Literacy Math
CIS 1018 - Introduction to PC Applications Required: Students MUST have Windows file management skills to create file folders, rename files, delete files, copy and move files.
CIS 1035 - Complete PC Word Processing Required: Students MUST have Windows file management skills to create file folders, rename files, delete files, copy and move files.
CIS 1045 - Introduction to Desktop Database Required: Students MUST have Windows file management skills to create file folders, rename files, delete files, copy and move files.
CIS 1055 - PC Spreadsheet Concepts: Excel Required: Students MUST have Windows file management skills to create file folders, rename files, delete files, copy and move files.
CIS 2002 - Automated Project Management Prerequisites: CIS 1018 - Introduction to PC Applications or CSC 1005 - Computer Literacy or (CIS 1035 - Complete PC Word Processing and CIS 1055 - PC Spreadsheet Concepts: Excel)
CNG 2011 - Windows Configuration: (OS) Prerequisites: CNG 1001 - Networking Fundamentals or CNG 1024 - Networking I: Network+
CNG 2012 - Configuring Windows Server Prerequisites: CNG 1001 - Networking Fundamentals or CNG 1024 - Networking I: Network+
Recommended previous coursework: CNG 2011 - Windows Configuration: (OS) with a grade of "C" or better or Instructor's permission.
CNG 1025 - Networking II: Network+ Prerequisite: CNG 1024 - Networking I: Network+
Corequisite: CNG 1024 - Networking I: Network+
CSC 1060 - Computer Science I (Language) Prerequisites: CSC 1019 - Introduction to Programming: (Programming Language) or MAT 1340 - College Algebra: GT-MA1 or higher
ACC 1022 - Accounting Principles II Prerequisites: ACC 1021 - Accounting Principles I
MAT 1400 - Survey of Calculus: GT-MA1 Prerequisites: MAT 1340 - College Algebra: GT-MA1 or College Level Math Placement

Recommended Course Sequence (Full-Time Track)

Year 1: Fall
CIS 2002 - Automated Project Management
3 Credits
CIS 1018 - Introduction to PC Applications
3 Credits
CIS 1045 - Introduction to Desktop Database
3 Credits
ECO 2001 - Principles of Macroeconomics: GT-SS1
3 Credits

OR

ECO 2002 - Principles of Microeconomics: GT-SS1
3 Credits
Year 1: Spring
CSC 1019 - Introduction to Programming: (Programming Language)
3 Credits
MAN 2026 - Principles of Management
3 Credits

Recommended Course Sequence (Part-Time Track)

Year 1: Fall
CIS 1018 - Introduction to PC Applications
3 Credits
CIS 1045 - Introduction to Desktop Database
3 Credits
Year 1: Spring
CIS 2002 - Automated Project Management
3 Credits
ECO 2001 - Principles of Macroeconomics: GT-SS1
3 Credits

OR

ECO 2002 - Principles of Microeconomics: GT-SS1
3 Credits
Year 1: Summer
CSC 1019 - Introduction to Programming: (Programming Language)
3 Credits
MAN 2026 - Principles of Management
3 Credits

Notes

  • Course availability is subject to change.
  • Recommended courses may be listed above for certain electives; consult with the Academic Advising Office (advising [at] arapahoe [dot] edu or 303.797.5664) for additional elective recommendations.
  • Refer to 2024/2025 catalog for specific requirements and important information regarding this certificate.
  • Select a minimum of 12 credit hours from course offerings outlined. At least 10 credit hours must be from CIS, CNG or CSC prefixes.