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Associate Degrees

CIS–Computer Programming – LAN A.S. Degree

The major in Computer Programming prepares students for careers as software developers. The program provides the analytical, methodological, and language skills required within the computer industry, and serves as a partial foundation for continued education at four-year institutions.

Current Effective Date: August 1, 2023

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  1. Computer Software Development: Demonstrate the ability to apply data requirements, algorithmic principles, and software development practice in the modeling and design of computer-based systems in a way that proves comprehension of the tradeoffs involved in design choices
  2. Programming Skills: Demonstrate the ability to analyze a problem, using algorithms to create computer systems and appropriate problem solving using a programming language.
  3. Solve Business Problems with Computers: Interpret and analyze a business information problem and design, code, compile, test and debug a program solution in C++ using proper program syntax balancing efficiency and maintainability, and manage project tasks required for completion of a computer system development project.

Computer programming continues to be an excellent career, with openings in all industries.

Job titles include:

Computer Programmer, Programmer/Analyst, Software Developer, Computer Systems Analyst, Computer Applications Developer, Computer Applications Engineer, Computer Language Coder, Computer Systems Consultant, Software Architect, Software Engineer

Data Analytics – LAN A.S. Degree

The Data Analytics AS degree is an expansion on the CIS department Data Science Fundamentals Certificate of Achievement and prepares students for careers as data analyst, data scientist, machine learning engineers,business analyst, computer systems analyst, logistics analyst, marketing analyst, and database managers. The multidisciplinary program provides the analytical, methodological, and programming skills required in data processing, information technology, business, and computing. The certificate will also serve as a foundation for continued education at four-year institutions

Current Effective Date:

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate the ability to apply statistical analysis of real world data using multiple representations such as graphs, text, or tables, being mindful of concerns around data bias and privacy.

  2. Use programming and data analytics tools to make statistical inference on data and data sets using computational techniques.

  3. Write computer scripts and programs to organize, produce visualizations, and numerical summaries of data and data sets.

Data analyst, data scientist, machine learning engineers, business analyst, computer systems analyst, logistics analyst, marketing analyst, and database managers.

Certificates of Achievement

Computer Programming With Java – LAN Certificate of Achievement

The certificate in Computer Programming with Java prepares students for careers as software developers. The program provides the analytical, methodological, and language skills required within the computer industry and serves as a partial foundation for continued education at four-year institutions. It provides a “merit badge” certification of a skill set needed in a vital career field. See a counselor for more information.

Current Effective Date: August 1, 2023

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  1. Computer Software Development: Demonstrate the ability to apply data requirements, algorithmic principles, and software development practice in the modeling and design of computer-based systems in a way that proves comprehension of the tradeoffs involved in design choices
  2. Programming Skills: Demonstrate the ability to analyze a problem, using algorithms to create computer systems and appropriate problem solving using a programming language.
  3. Solve Business Problems with Computers: Interpret and analyze a business information problem and design, code, compile, test and debug a program solution in C++ using proper program syntax balancing efficiency and maintainability, and manage project tasks required for completion of a computer system development project.

Computer programming continues to be an excellent career, with openings in all industries.

Job titles include:

Computer Programmer, Programmer/Analyst, Software Developer, Computer Systems Analyst, Computer Applications Developer, Computer Applications Engineer, Computer Language Coder, Computer Systems Consultant, Software Architect, Software Engineer

Computer Programming With C++ – LAN Certificate of Achievement

The certificate in Computer Programming with C++ prepares students for careers as software developers. The program provides the analytical, methodological and language skills required within the computer industry and serves as a partial foundation for continued education at four-year institutions. It provides a “merit badge” certification of a skill set needed in a vital career field. See a counselor for more information.

Current Effective Date: August 1, 2023

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  1. Computer Software Development: Demonstrate the ability to apply data requirements, algorithmic principles, and software development practice in the modeling and design of computer-based systems in a way that proves comprehension of the tradeoffs involved in design choices
  2. Programming Skills: Demonstrate the ability to analyze a problem, using algorithms to create computer systems and appropriate problem solving using a programming language.
  3. Solve Business Problems with Computers: Interpret and analyze a business information problem and design, code, compile, test and debug a program solution in C++ using proper program syntax balancing efficiency and maintainability, and manage project tasks required for completion of a computer system development project.

Computer programming continues to be an excellent career, with openings in all industries.

Job titles include:

Computer Programmer, Programmer/Analyst, Software Developer, Computer Systems Analyst, Computer Applications Developer, Computer Applications Engineer, Computer Language Coder, Computer Systems Consultant, Software Architect, Software Engineer

Computer Systems Analysis – LAN Certificate of Achievement

The certificate in Computer Systems Analysis prepares students for careers as Systems Analysts, or as software developers with duties in analysis and design. The program provides the analytical, methodological and language skills required within the computer industry and serves as a partial foundation for continued education at four-year institutions. It provides a “merit badge” certification of a skill set needed in a vital career field. See a counselor for more information.

Current Effective Date: January 22, 2018

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  1. Explain the purpose of systems analysis and design, life cycle of systems design, iterative and waterfall development processes, object oriented analysis and design.

  2. Analyze and articulate economic, ethical, cultural, and legal issues and their feasibilities among alternative solutions.

  3. Utilize algorithms to collect information while using a variety of techniques to convey proposed solution characteristics to stakeholders.

There are numerous opportunities for workers with these skills as Systems Analysts doing this work exclusively. These are also career-enhancing skills for programmers, software engineers, and computer systems developers.

Data Science Fundamentals – LAN Certificate of Achievement

The Data Science Fundamentals Certificate prepares students for careers as data analyst, data scientist, machine learning engineers, business analyst, computer systems analyst, logistics analyst, marketing analyst, and database managers. The multidisciplinary program provides the analytical, methodological, and programming skills required in data processing, information technology, business, and computing. The certificate will also serve as a foundation for continued education at four-year institutions.

Current Effective Date: January 22, 2018

Subject # Title Units
Introduction To Programming Select one course from the following:
CIS 006 Introduction to Computer Programming 5.0
CIS 025 Object Oriented Programming Using C++ 4.0
CIS 036A Java Programming Language I 4.0
Introduction to SQL Programming
CIS 098 Database Programming with SQL 4.0
Relational Databases and Business Applications
BUS 043B Introduction to Microsoft Excel for Business Applications 4.0
Foundations in Data Science Select one course from the following:
CIS 118 Foundations in Data Science 4.0
MATH 118 Foundations in Data Science 4.0
Total Units 16.0-17.0

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the ability to apply statistical analysis of real world data using multiple representations such as graphs, text, or tables, being mindful of concerns around data bias and privacy.

2. Use programming and data analytics tools to make statistical inference on data and data sets using computational techniques.

3. Write computer scripts and programs to organize, produce visualizations, and numerical summaries of data and data sets.

A data science degree can open up a wide range of career options, including but not limited to:

  • Data scientists
  • Data analysts
  • Machine Learning Engineers
  • Business Intelligence analysts
  • Data architects
  • Other careers that use data

In addition to these specific roles, data science skills are in high demand in many fields, such as finance, healthcare, and marketing. A data science degree opens up career opportunities in a variety of industries.