Technical Certificate
Computer Software Technology/Technician
Computer Information Systems Technology Course Descriptions
Dean: Dr. Sue Courtney
Program Coordinator: Bill Wyatt
This program is designed for the student who wants to complete a one-year certificate in Software Support. This program is designed for the computer professional upgrading job skills or the returning student wishing to start a computer career. KCKCC is a Microsoft Authorized Academic Training Center. See our web-site for the most current information.
College Requirement - All first time degree-seeking students who score 75 or above on the ACCUPLACER reading exam are required to take HUDV0100, Freshman Orientation (1 credit hour). All degree-seeking students who score below 75 on the ACCUPLACER reading exam will take HUDV 101, Strategies for Academic Excellence/Lifelong Learning (2 credit hours). (See exemptions)
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Hours |
| Certificate Requirements |
| CIST 111 |
Microcomputer Business Software* |
3 |
| CIST 117 |
Local Area Networking |
3 |
| CIST 143 |
Computer Operating System: (Windows XP) |
4 |
| CIST 166 |
Microcomputer Applications I-II: (Excel Spreadsheets)* |
3 |
| CIST 180 |
Visual Basic |
3 |
| CIST 182 |
Desktop Publishing and Presentations* |
3 |
| CIST 224 |
Advanced Desktop Publishing |
3 |
| CIST 227 |
Advanced Visual Basic |
3 |
| CIST 236 |
Database Management (MS Access) |
3 |
| CIST 240 |
C++ Programming *** |
3 |
| |
Computer Elective (select course from CIST, ENGR) |
3-4 |
|
| Total Hours Required For Technical Computer Software Technology/Technician Certificate: |
34-35 |
*See course description for prerequisite.