UACCM Academics

Career-Specific Program Overview

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Computer Information Systems Technology

The Computer Information Systems Technology (CIS) program is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the skills that will prepare them for careers in today’s information technology (IT) field. The Certificate of Proficiency in Computer Information Systems provides the knowledge to configure and troubleshoot personal computers and make network connections. The Certificate of Proficiency in Cybersecurity Fundamentals equips professionals with the essential knowledge needed to understand the principles, threats, and ethics needed to safeguard digital systems and networks. Technical Certificates in both areas further expand the students’ knowledge and offer more focused pathway for continued learning.

Career Opportunities

  • Network administrator
  • Help desk specialist
  • Service technician
  • Information Security Analyst
  • Cybersecurity Apprentice
  • Mid Level Cybersecurity Information Assurance

Degree/Certificate Requirements

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the Certificate of Proficiency in Computer Information Systems will be able to:

  • Install, configure, and troubleshoot internal and peripheral hardware components.
  • Demonstrate proficiency with PC software.
  • Install, configure, and troubleshoot network infrastructure.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the Certificate of Proficiency in Cybersecurity Fundamentals will be able to:

  • Exhibit professional standards, ethics, and business practices.
  • Demonstrate general computer knowledge and concepts.
  • Exhibit knowledge of information security and an understanding of security concepts.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the Technical Certificate in Computer Information Systems Technology will be able to:

  • Exhibit professional standards, ethics, and business practices.
  • Install, configure, and troubleshoot internal and peripheral hardware components.
  • Demonstrate proficiency with PC software.
  • Install, configure, and troubleshoot network infrastructure.
  • Exhibit knowledge of information security and an understanding of security concepts.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the Technical Certificate in Cybersecurity Fundamentals will be able to:

  • Exhibit professional standards, ethics, and business practices.
  • Demonstrate general computer knowledge and concepts.
  • Exhibit knowledge of information security and an understanding of security concepts.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Information Systems Technology will be able to:

  • Exhibit professional standards, ethics, and business practices.
  • Demonstrate general computer knowledge and concepts.
  • Install, configure, and troubleshoot internal and peripheral hardware components.
  • Demonstrate proficiency with PC software.
  • Install, configure, and troubleshoot network infrastructure.
  • Exhibit knowledge of information security and an understanding of security concepts.
  • Students will exhibit knowledge of information security and an understanding of security concepts.