Computer Information Systems Certificate
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CIS Certificate
The Computer Information Systems Certificate of Achievement prepares students to work
in the information systems field. Depending on the course track selected, students
either gain a general ability in computer programming or specialize in programming
for mobile devices, the Linux systems, database programming or web development.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will analyze a problem, identify and define the computing requirements appropriate
to its solution.
- Students will apply software development techniques that use the correct syntax and
semantics of a programming language to write the source code to implement and test/debug
a specified design.
- Students will use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice.
Meet the Following Requirements
- Complete all required certificate courses with a C (or P) or better.
- Complete at least 1/3 of the program courses at Mission College to establish residency.
Please Note
- Requirements here apply to the current catalog year and are subject to change. Visit
DegreeWorks in My Mission Portal to view requirements based your catalog year.
- Not all classes are offered each semester.
Required Core Courses: Select Two (2) Courses
| Code |
Class |
Units |
| CIS 007 |
Python Programming (3.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) |
4.0 |
| CIS 043 |
Software Development With Java Programming (3.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) |
4.0 |
Elective Courses
Eight (8) units total with a minimum of six (6) units of CIS courses and a maximum
of two (2) work experience (WRK 300GW) units.
| Code |
Class |
Units |
| CIS 008 |
Advanced Python Programming (3.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) |
4.0 |
| CIS 033 |
Robotics and Embedded System (3.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) |
4.0 |
| CIS 037A |
Introduction to C Programming (3.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) |
4.0 |
| CIS 039 |
Introduction to Computer Systems and Assembly Language (3.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) |
4.0 |
| CIS 040 |
C++ Programming (3.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) |
4.0 |
| CIS 044 |
Intro to Data Structures Using Java (3.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) |
4.0 |
| CIS 045 |
Linux Essentials I (3.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) |
4.0 |
| CIS 047 |
Linux System Administration (3.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) |
4.0 |
| CIS 051 |
Introduction to Data Analysis (3.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) |
4.0 |
| CIS 055 |
Database Management Systems I (2.5 Lecture/0.5 Lab) |
3.0 |
| CIS 056 |
Database Management Systems II (2.5 Lecture/0.5 Lab) |
3.0 |
| CIS 060 |
Mobile Apps Programming - iOS (3.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) |
4.0 |
| CIS 063 |
Mobile Apps Programming - Android (3.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) |
4.0 |
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Name |
Units |
| WRK 300GW |
Work Experience |
1.0-2.0 |
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Units |
| Total Required Units |
16.0-18.0 |
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Skills Needed
- Math skills.
- Computer and technology skills.
- Curiosity and creativity.
- Stickler to detail.
- Anticipate and diagnose problems.
- Systematic approach to problem solvings.
Select Jobs in the Field
- Software Developer
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- UX, Web, Mobile Apps, or Game Designer
- Database Administrator
- Cloud Engineer
- Data Scientist
- IT Project Manager
- Systems Analyst
- Machine Learning Engineer
