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Computer Information Systems
Computer Information Systems
Program Type: Face-to-Face, Fully Online
Program Level: Online, Pre-Majors/Transfer
Department: Communication Design, CIS, Music Business, and RTB
Institute: Science & Technology
College: SAC
What is the Computer Information Systems program?
The IT courses in the CIS department develop skills that are in demand by employers in both the public and private sectors.
Instructional techniques which emphasize hands-on activities with computer hardware, software, and systems are designed to give students an understanding of their professional responsibilities and necessary occupational skills. The central purpose of all programs is to develop occupational competency. Students should be able to:
- Apply skills as indicated by the various degrees and certificates with a minimum of supervision.
- Operate practically any computer equipment after a brief orientation period.
- Prepare necessary documentation and communicate in a satisfactory manner with other personnel concerned.
- Direct their educational background and ability toward mastering new and special techniques as the need occurs.
What will I learn?As a student who obtains a Computer Programming degree/certificate will learn the popular programming languages of today's computing environments such as Java, C++, Visual Basic.NET, SQL, PHP, Linux. The students will also learn how to program web pages using HTML, JavaScript, Windows and more. The Computer Support Specialist will learn to support users using multiple operating systems and various hardware platforms within a networked environment. The Computer Network Administration student will learn network and system administration skills in the Windows and Linux operating environments. Students will also gain the skills required for A+ certification, CISCO CCNA certification, Microsoft Windows Server certifications and Linux + certification. Students will learn in the Information Assurance and Cyber Security will learn how to provide network and system administration skills with additional security concerns and skills. Firewalls, Intrusion detection, forensics, and TCP/IP skills are taught and practiced in this degree program.
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What's special about program?The National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has designated San Antonio College as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance 2-Year Education. The CIS department courseware has been reviewed by national level information assurance subject matter experts as part of the Information Assurance Courseware Evaluation (IACE) Program and determined to meet all of the elements of the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) National Training Standard for: Information Systems Security (INFOSEC) Professionals, NSTISSI No. 4011 and Senior Systems Managers, CNSSI No. 4012.
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Cyber Service Scholarship (CSS)
This grant, funded by the NSF’s Community College Cyber Pilot Program, provides financial support to students pursuing a degree in the fields of information assurance and cyber security.
Scholarship recipients will receive a $22,500 annual stipend as well as a scholarship to pay tuition for two years. In addition, the students will receive $6,000 for professional development per year.
Degrees and Certificates
Degree Plans
Computer Support Specialist AAS
Information Assurance and Cyber Security AAS
Secure Software Development AAS
Certificates
Computer Programming Intermediate, Level lI Certificate
Cisco Certified Network Associate, Level I Certificate ♦
Computer Desktop Support Technician, Level I Certificate ♦
Computer Forensics, Level I Certificate ♦
Computer Support Specialist, Level I Certificate
Information Assurance and Cyber Security, Level I Certificate
Information Technology and Security Academy (ITSA), Level I Certificate
MCSA: Windows Server Administrator, Level I Certificate
C++ Programming Skills, Occupational Skills Award ♦
CompTIA A+ and Network+, Occupational Skills Award ♦
CompTIA Security+ Certification Preparation, Occupational Skills Award ♦
Cyber First Responders, Occupational Skills Award
Java Programming Skills, Occupational Skills Award ♦
Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC 1), Occupational Skills Award ♦
Visual Basic.NET Programming, Occupational Skills Award ♦
Web Programming, Occupational Skills Award ♦
Virtualization / Private Cloud Enhanced Certificate
♦ This symbol indicates the offering is also available fully online.
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Troy Touchette |
Location: Nail Technical Center (NTC) Room 229 |
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Program Coordinators Kim Muschalek
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| Mike Matuszek Cyber (Cyber and Networking) mmatuszek@alamo.edu
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