ObjectivesComputer Information Systems managers oversee a variety
of administrative, clerical, and accounting functions necessary
to efficiently run and maintain computerized business
systems. Office workers use a variety of software to produce
correspondence, maintain databases, manage projects, organize
meetings, manage financial records, and create presentations.
Students focusing on Web applications attain the skills to professionally
design, develop, and manage websites.
This major may also lead to many other careers. For additional
possibilities, visit the Career Services Center on campus
to utilize computerized career information systems and other
valuable career resources.
Course descriptionTransfer
Transfer requirements for CIS can be found on the
Business major sheet available in the Transfer/Counseling
Center or online at www.smc.edu/articulation.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE – 60 UNITS
Students must complete major requirements in effect at
the time enrollment begins or major requirements in effect at
graduation as long as continuous enrollment is maintained.
(See page 48 for definition of continuous enrollment).
At least 50% of the required major units must be completed
at Santa Monica College.
All coursework for the major must be completed with a
grade of C (2.0) or higher.
PLEASE NOTE: Certificates of Achievement may be
expanded into Associate in Arts degrees by completing a total
of 60 units that include the general education requirements and
recommended courses from the certificate areas.
Computer Business Applications (27 units)
The Computer Business Applications certificate is a
sequence of courses designed to prepare students for a variety
of positions in today’s automated office. Using the Microsoft
Office Suite students learn to create, edit, format and publish
documents, spreadsheets, presentations and databases.
Students also develop skills necessary to handle basic accounting
and bookkeeping procedures for small businesses.
Each course must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or
higher.
Required courses:
ACCTG 1, Accounting 1 (5) or ACCTG 21, Business
Bookkeeping (3)
BUS 1, Introduction to Business (3)
CIS 1, Computer Concepts with Applications (3)
CIS 4, Introduction to Computers with Business
Applications (3)
CIS 32, Microsoft Access (3)
CIS 35, QuickBooks (3)
Select 6 units from the following courses:
CIS 9A, Technology Project Management I (3)
CIS 34, Advanced Excel with Visual Basic for Applications
(3)
CIS 37A, Microsoft Word I (3)
CIS 39, Microsoft Outlook–Comprehensive Course (3)
CIS 50, Internet, HTML, and Web Design (3)
OFTECH 1, Keyboarding 1 (3) or OFTECH 10, Skill
Building on the Keyboard (3)
OFTECH 5, English Skills for the Office (3)
Website Software Specialist (34 units)
A Website Software Specialist designs, develops, and
manages websites with the skills needed to be successful in
today’s job market. A Website Software Specialist needs to
be knowledgeable in variety of Internet technologies (HTML,
CSS, JavaScript, and server-side scripting such as ASP or Perl),
as well as Web authoring applications such as Dreamweaver,
FrontPage, Fireworks, Flash, and Photoshop. They are primarily
responsible for developing user friendly and interactive Web
pages, integrating and optimizing different multimedia components,
and implementing hosting, publishing, and development
workflow strategies.
All coursework for the major must be completed with a
grade of C (2.0) or higher.
Required Courses: (34 units)
CIS 1, Computer Concepts with Applications (3)
CIS 50, Internet, HTML, and Web Design (3)
CIS 51, Web Page Design Using XHTML and CSS (3)
CIS 53, Microsoft Expression Web (3) (prerequisite:
Graphic Design 66)
CIS 54, Web Page Development and Scripting (3)
CIS 55, Advanced Web Page Development & Scripting (3)
CIS 56, Multimedia for the Web (3)
CIS 57, Web Site Management (3)
CIS 59A, Dreamweaver I (3)
CIS 60A, Photoshop I (3)
CIS 62A, Flash I (3)
CIS 88A, Independent Study (1)
Additional Recommended Courses:
CIS 58, Designing Accessible Websites (3)
CIS 59B, Dreamweaver II (3)
CIS 60B, Photoshop II (3)
CIS 61, Fireworks (3)
CIS 62B, Flash II (3)
CIS 66, Flex (3)