POST BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This post baccalaureate certificate in computer information systems program is designed
for individuals who have earned a non-CIS baccalaureate degree and who are seeking
functional competency in an information systems related field. ÌýThe program provides
an alternative approach for preparing individuals that do no currently possess the
minimum educational qualifications or skills required to pursue careers in high demand
occupations related to software application development, database analysis, and network
administration.
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PROGRAM CONTENT/REQUIREMENTS
1. Ìý Ìý Baccalaureate Degree
2. Ìý Ìý University Admission
3. Ìý Ìý Completion of 3 hours of introductory computer programming
4. Ìý Ìý Successful completion of each required course listed below with a minimum grade
of "C"
5. Ìý Ìý Completion of at least 15 hours of the required courses listed below in-residence
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6. Ìý Ìý Completion of 18 hours of information systems-related courses, including:
a. Ìý ÌýCINS 3002 (Intermediate Business Programming - 3 cr. Hrs.)
b. Ìý ÌýCINS 3006 (Database Application Development - 3 cr. Hrs.)
c. Ìý ÌýCINS 3040 (Networks and Data Communications - 3 cr. Hrs.)
d. Ìý ÌýCINS 3041 (Advanced Networking - 3 cr. Hrs.)
e. Ìý ÌýCINS 4030 (Information Systems Analysis - 3 cr. Hrs.)
f. Ìý ÌýCINS 4035 (Information Systems Design - 3 cr. Hrs.)
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Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Computer Information Systems: Gainful Employment
Disclosure Statement
OPPORTUNITIES
Computer information systems related occupations are consistently in high demand nationally
and in the North Louisiana region. ÌýThis post baccalaureate certificate in computer
information systems program strives is to meet the educational requirements for individuals
attempting to transition from non-technology related occupations into the CIS related
positions in the region. ÌýEntry level positions in high demand/high salary occupations
related to computer systems analysis, network administration and architecture, and
applications software development require a baccalaureate level degree in an information
technology related field.ÌýÌý
According to the US Department of Labor and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment
in areas related to CIS development and network administration is expected to grow
by approximately 26 percent between 2010 and 2020 in the US, which is must faster
than the average for all occupations (US Department of Labor, 2011). ÌýThis growth
is expected to be even more pronounced in the Northeast Louisiana region (Region 8),
with an overall 47 percent increase in the number of entry level CIS related positions.
ÌýThe 2011 Average annual salary for individuals in computer information systems related
fields within Region 8 was $53,439.
