Skyline College
Business Division
Computer Information Specialist

 Degree
 Certificate
Related page:
 Office Information Systems
 

This program is designed for the student seeking a career that requires exceptional computer skills. Career opportunities range from data entry operators to computer information specialists. The program gives students experience with the most popular computer software application packages, covers the basics of the Internet, and includes a comprehensive review of English for today's business environment.

This career is excellent for a detailed-oriented person with good keyboarding skills and an interest in computer software applications.

ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE WITH A
MAJOR IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SPECIALIST

Required Core Courses

Units

BUS. 400 Business English

3

CAOT 104 Intro to Computers with Windows I

1.5

CAOT 201 Integration of MS Office Applications

1

CAOT 214 Word Processing I: Word

1

CAOT 222 Business Presentations I

1

CAOT 225 Spreadsheets I: Excel

1

CAOT 230 Database Applications I: Access

1

CAOT 400 Internet I

1.5

Plus a minimum of 7 units from the following:

ACTG 103 Ten Key Skills

0.5

BUS. 103 Intro to Business Information Systems

3

BUS. 115 Business Math

1.5-3

BUS. 401 Business Communications

3

BUS. 670 Business Work Experience

1

CAOT 101 Computer Keyboarding Skill Building

1.5

CAOT 105 Intro to Computers with Windows II

1

CAOT 200 Introduction to MS Office Suite

2

CAOT 215 Word Processing II: Word

2

CAOT 221 Desktop Publishing: Microsoft Publisher.

1.5

CAOT 226 Spreadsheets II

2

CAOT 231 Database Applications II

2

CAOT 301 Maximizing Your Employment Potential

1

CAOT 403 HTML & Web Authoring Applications I

1.5

CAOT 404 HTML & Web Authoring Applications II

1.5

CAOT 416 Adobe InDesign Essentials

1.5-3

CAOT/TCOM 480 Network Fundamentals (LAN)

3

TOTAL REQUIRED UNITS IN MAJOR AREA

18

Plus General Education and other requirements for the Associate degree (refer to Associate Degree Requirements).

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COMPUTER INFORMATION SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE

Required Courses

Units

BUS. 400 Business English

3

CAOT 104 Intro to Computers with Windows I

1.5

CAOT 201 Integration of MS Office Applications

1

CAOT 214 Word Processing I: Word

1

CAOT 222 Business Presentations I

1

CAOT 225 Spreadsheets I: Excel

1

CAOT 230 Database Applications I: Access

1

CAOT 400 Internet I

1.5

Plus a minimum of 7 units from the following:

ACTG 103 Ten Key Skills

0.5

BUS. 103 Intro to Business Information Systems

3

BUS. 115 Business Math

1.5-3

BUS. 401 Business Communications

3

BUS. 670 Business Work Experience

1

CAOT 101 Computer Keyboarding Skill Building

1.5

CAOT 105 Into to Computers with Windows II

1

CAOT 200 Introduction to MS Office Suite

2

CAOT 215 Word Processing II: Word

2

CAOT 221 Desktop Publishing: Microsoft Publisher.

1.5

CAOT 226 Spreadsheets II: Excel

2

CAOT 231 Database Applications II: Access

2

CAOT 301 Maximizing Your Employment Potential

1

CAOT 403 HTML & Web Authoring Applications I

1.5

CAOT 404 HTML & Web Authoring Applications II

1.5

CAOT 416 Adobe InDesign Essentials

1.5-3

CAOT/TCOM 480 Network Fundamentals (LAN)

3

TOTAL REQUIRED UNITS

18


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