Computer Information Science

The CIS: Microcomputer Applications Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, and either (a) the Local General Education Pattern or (b) the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC), plus sufficient electives for a total of at least 60 units. See ARC graduation requirements.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• design and manage database tables, queries and forms.
• produce reports for use in a typical business environment.
• evaluate the basic computing needs of a business by developing associated documentation and presentations.
• create spreadsheet formulas and manipulate business data.
• compose and format typical business communications documents according to industry standards.
• combine data from different software applications into one document.
• compose simple computer programs using basic logic.
• apply file management techniques in organizing computer data.

CISCO Concentration

Linux Concentration

Windows Concentration

The CIS: Computer Networking Management Associate in Science (A.S.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, and either (a) the Local General Education Pattern or (b) the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC), plus sufficient electives for a total of at least 60 units. See ARC graduation requirements.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• WINDOWS CONCENTRATION:
• install, configure, monitor, manage, backup, and customize a Microsoft server.
• design, construct and apply group policies and NTFS file system permissions to secure files and network resources.
• design, construct and troubleshoot a Microsoft Active Directory network using Microsoft workstation and server operating systems.
• CISCO CONCENTRATION:
• design, evaluate, construct and implement a routed IP network using industry standard routing protocols and routing equipment, in a wired or wireless configuration.
• design, evaluate, construct and implement a multilayer switching network using switching protocols, such as Ethernet, in a wired or wireless configuration.
• design, install and test Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity solutions.
• design and evaluate basic security and access solutions in a switched or routed LAN or WAN.
• design, evaluate, specify, and install various types of network media.
• LINUX/UNIX CONCENTRATION:
• install, configure, monitor, manage, backup, and customize a Linux server.
• design, evaluate and implement and troubleshoot typical Linux server services in the areas of user accounts and security, printing, web server, telnet server, firewall, email server, domain name service, dynamic host configuration protocol, network file system, and Microsoft Windows compatibility.

This degree is designed for career/technical students who plan to enter the work force as well as working IT professionals that wish to upgrade their skills. Typical careers a student could expect to pursue include network technical support staff, network administrators, network designers, network systems engineer, network troubleshooters, and information systems security specialists.

C++ concentration

Java concentration

The CIS: Computer Programming Associate in Science (A.S.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, and either (a) the Local General Education Pattern or (b) the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC), plus sufficient electives for a total of at least 60 units. See ARC graduation requirements.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• describe how programming relates to the development of an information system.
• develop programs using the top-down method.
• apply structured programming techniques.
• translate a detailed design document into a computer programming language solution.
• verify the syntactic correctness of a program.
• verify the logical correctness of a program.
• analyze the behavior of a program and locate defects.

Upon completion of the computer programming degree, a student meets the minimum qualifications as an entry-level programmer/developer.

The CIS: Database Management Associate in Science (A.S.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, and either (a) the Local General Education Pattern or (b) the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC), plus sufficient electives for a total of at least 60 units. See ARC graduation requirements.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• describe relational database technologies for desktop, enterprise and Internet platforms.
• explain and discuss database theory and principles.
• employ relational database technologies for either desktop, enterprise and Internet platforms to solve common business problems using standard database principles and practices.
• assess and document information system requirements.
• employ modular programming concepts in program development.
• design and code elementary programs encountered in business and government.
• identify interactive web publishing situations requiring database solutions.
• create interactive web database.
• analyze practical business problems and utilize critical thinking in the determination of alternative solutions.
• apply communication theory, effective writing techniques, and interpersonal communication skills to business situations.
• analyze and explain the nature and purpose of accounting and its function in business.

¹Taken on the Windows operating system.

The CIS: Information Technology Technician Associate in Science (A.S.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, and either (a) the Local General Education Pattern or (b) the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC), plus sufficient electives for a total of at least 60 units. See ARC graduation requirements.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• identify the names, purpose, and characteristics of system components.
• evaluate and demonstrate basic procedures for adding and removing field replaceable components for desktop computers.
• analyze and demonstrate the installation and troubleshooting of current operating systems, applications and basic networking technology used in industry.
• formulate back-up, recovery, and system protection plans for the operating system in a network environment.
• develop proficiency in customer service skills to effectively diagnose and communicate microcomputer software and hardware-related problems and solutions at the user level.
• demonstrate the techniques to manage a project, control costs, and schedule resources employing management software.
• recognize within the information technology (IT) field the diverse business environment associated with support issues.
• configure and implement data security methods for protecting computers and networks from unauthorized access.

The Computer Science Associate in Science (A.S.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, and either (a) the Local General Education Pattern or (b) the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC), plus sufficient electives for a total of at least 60 units. See ARC graduation requirements.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• evaluate various programming language solutions to a proposed problem.
• recommend tools and techniques for each step in the development of a computer program.
• integrate the basic mathematical knowledge that is fundamental to computer science into the solutions of proposed problems.
• evaluate the theories and core techniques of computer science using scientific methods.

The Cybersecurity and Information Assurance Associate in Science (A.S.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, and either (a) the Local General Education Pattern or (b) the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC), plus sufficient electives for a total of at least 60 units. See ARC graduation requirements.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• define best practices for configuring cyber defense and countermeasures.
• design organizational plans for securing data and while maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) of the information transmitted over communication networks.
• explain how security principles and cyber defense concepts impact organizational policies and practices.
• analyze security risks mitigation processes to identify, evaluate, prioritize, and prevent potential security threats.
• critique plans to secure and manage physical and virtual infrastructures for legal and secure cloud operations.
• outline legal issues that should be included within the security awareness training and education program of an organization.
• analyze applicable laws and policies to legally protect the organization against security incident.
• determine how to address vulnerabilities and threats in cellular and mobile network technologies.
• prioritize and establish a disaster recovery plan for the enterprise.
• develop security incident response plans that align to an organization’s security goals and objectives and maintain business continuity.

Cybersecurity Engineer Cyber Operations Planner IT Security Specialist Information Security Analyst IT Privacy Analyst IT Risk Analyst Security Operations Center (SOC) Technician Information Security Auditor

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• manage and assess the effectiveness of a security program.
• plan and conduct audits to determine compliance with policies, laws, regulations, and other standards.
• assign and validate appropriate levels of risk and control ownership.
• promote a risk-aware culture by contributing to the development and implementation of security awareness training.
• establish and maintain the IT risk register and incorporate it into the enterprise-wide risk profile.
• develop and build an incident response process.
• author security policies and procedures.
• collaborate with cybersecurity personnel on the security risk assessment process to address privacy compliance and risk mitigation.
• report on the status and outcomes of privacy and security programs and practices to relevant stakeholders.
• evaluate the enterprise architecture and information architecture to ensure that it supports privacy and security by design principles and considerations.

Information Security Officer Disaster Recovery Program Manager Incident Response Program Manager Privacy Officer / Program Manager

CISCO Concentration

Linux Concentration

Windows Concentration

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate competency in basic Microsoft Windows and Linux operating system terminology, command line interface commands, account management, and file management and storage.
• define networking terminology, protocols, industry standard models, and best practices for configuring network operating system services.
• configure and implement basic data security methods for protecting servers, workstations and networks from unauthorized access.
• evaluate and demonstrate basic procedures for troubleshooting and replacing field replaceable components in microcomputers.
• implement, evaluate and troubleshoot a transmission control protocol/internet protocol (TCP/IP) addressing scheme.
• define, implement, evaluate and troubleshoot the most common utilities and protocols of the TCP/IP suite.
• CISCO CONCENTRATION:
• design, evaluate, construct and implement a routed network using TCP/IP and industry standard routing protocols and state of the technology routing equipment, in a wired or wireless configuration.
• design, evaluate, construct and implement a multilayer switching network using switching protocols, such as Ethernet, in a wired or wireless configuration.
• design, install and test Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity solutions.
• design and evaluate basic security and access solutions in a switched or routed LAN or WAN.
• evaluate, specify, and install various types of network media.
• LINUX/UNIX CONCENTRATION:
• install, configure, monitor, manage, backup, and customize a Linux server.
• design, evaluate and implement and troubleshoot typical Linux server services in the areas of user accounts and security, printing, web server, telnet server, firewall, email server, domain name service, dynamic host configuration protocol, network file system, and Microsoft Windows compatibility.
• WINDOWS CONCENTRATION:
• install, configure, monitor, manage, backup, and customize a Microsoft Windows server.
• design, construct and apply group policies and NTFS file system permissions to secure files and network resources.
• design, construct and troubleshoot a Microsoft Active Directory network using Microsoft workstation and server operating systems.

C++ concentration

Java concentration

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• apply techniques of structured programming.
• design programs using object-oriented methodology.
• analyze problems related to computer programming.
• design algorithms to solve problems related to programming.
• develop specifications of an information system based on requirements.
• compare alternative implementations of programmed solutions using a variety of criteria.
• describe how programming fits in the context of the development of an information system.

This programming certificate enables people who are already in the information technology or computer fields to develop or supplement their skills with the experience of an additional programming language.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• describe relational database technologies for desktop, enterprise and Internet platforms.
• explain and discuss database theory and principles.
• employ relational database technologies for either desktop, enterprise and Internet platforms to solve common business problems using standard database principles and practices.
• assess and document information system requirements.
• employ modular programming concepts in program development.
• design and code elementary programs encountered in business and government.
• identify interactive web publishing situations requiring database solutions.
• create interactive web database applications.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• design and manage database tables, queries and forms.
• produce reports for use in a typical business environment.
• evaluate the basic computing needs of a business by developing associated documentation and presentations.
• create spreadsheet formulas and manipulate business data.
• compose and format typical business communications documents according to industry standards.
• combine data from different software applications into one document.
• apply file management techniques in organizing computer data.

¹Taken on the Windows operating system.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• Identify and recognize the names, purpose, and characteristics of system components by sight or definition.
• Evaluate and demonstrate basic procedures for adding and removing field replaceable components for desktop computers.
• Analyze and demonstrate understanding for installation and troubleshooting current operating systems, applications and basic networking technology used in industry.
• Formulate back-up, recovery, and system protection plans for the operating system in a network environment.
• Develop proficiency in customer service skills to effectively diagnose and communicate microcomputer software and hardware-related problems and solutions at the user level.
• Configure and implement data security methods for protecting computers and networks from unauthorized access.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• describe the fundamental concepts of the cyber security discipline and use to provide system security.
• identify the Federal, State and Local Cyber Defense partners/structures.
• compare and contrast different types of standards including: laws, regulations, policies, voluntary, and framework-based standards.
• assess the impact of legal/regulatory standards on a given system.
• discuss the rules, laws, policies, and procedures that affect digital forensics.
• describe the steps in performing digital forensics from the initial recognition of an incident through the steps of evidence gathering, preservation and analysis, through the completion of legal proceedings.
• plan, organize, and perform penetration testing on a simple network.
• describe the role of cybersecurity in supporting and encouraging ethics, as well as where cybersecurity practices can cause ethical conflicts.
• evaluate the effectiveness of applications of cybersecurity in preventing crime and abuse.
• assess the effectiveness of a security program.
• develop contingency plans for various size organizations to include: business continuity, disaster recovery and incident response.
• evaluate responsibilities related to the handling of data as it pertains to legal, ethical and/or agency auditing issues.
• evaluate and categorize risk 1) with respect to technology; 2) with respect to individuals, and 3) in the enterprise, and recommend appropriate responses.

Cybersecurity Engineer Cyber Operations Planner IT Security Specialist Information Security Analyst IT Privacy Analyst IT Risk Analyst Information Security Auditor

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• define best practices for configuring cyber defense and countermeasures.
• design organizational plans for securing data and while maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) of the information transmitted over communication networks.
• explain how security principles and cyber defense concepts impact organizational policies and practices.
• analyze security risks mitigation processes to identify, evaluate, prioritize, and prevent potential security threats.
• critique plans to secure and manage physical and virtual infrastructures for legal and secure cloud operations.
• outline legal issues that should be included within the security awareness training and education program of an organization.
• analyze applicable laws and policies to legally protect the organization against security incident.
• determine how to address vulnerabilities and threats in cellular and mobile network technologies.
• prioritize and establish a disaster recovery plan for the enterprise.
• develop security incident response plans that align to an organization’s security goals and objectives and maintain business continuity.

Cybersecurity Engineer Cyber Operations Planner IT Security Specialist Information Security Analyst IT Privacy Analyst IT Risk Analyst Security Operations Center (SOC) Technician Information Security Auditor

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Selection by the JAC.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• define best practices for configuring cyber defense and countermeasures.
• design organizational plans for securing data while maintaining the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) of the information transmitted over communication networks.
• explain how security principles and cyber defense concepts impact organizational policies and practices.
• analyze security risks mitigation processes to identify, evaluate, prioritize, and prevent potential security threats.
• critique plans to secure and manage physical and virtual infrastructures for legal and secure cloud operations.
• outline legal issues that should be included within the security awareness training and education program of an organization.
• analyze applicable laws and policies to legally protect the organization against security incidents.
• determine how to address vulnerabilities and threats in cellular and mobile network technologies.
• prioritize and establish a disaster recovery plan for the enterprise.
• develop security incident response plans that align to an organization’s security goals and objectives and maintain business continuity.

The certificate prepares individuals for opportunities as journey-workers in the information security industry.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Student must be a registered Enterprise Mainframe System Administration apprentice.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Meets the requirements under the selection procedures of participating California state agencies.
• Engaged in learning a designated occupation and who has entered into a written apprentice agreement to participate in an apprenticeship program for a designated occupation under Department of Apprenticeship Standards' File No. 100451. Apprentice agreement must be approved by the apprenticeship committee.

Eligible students are selected for the program according to the following steps:

• Apprentice selection process - Facilitated by the Joint Apprenticeship Committee (JAC): Application, aptitude assessment, interview with JAC and participating department, selection and confirmation, apprentice and department notification, signing ceremony.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• perform hardware-software upgrades.
• plan capacity.
• monitor systems.
• install an operating system.
• maintain system software or products running on a mainframe.
• perform day to day operations of the environment including change and problem management.

Mainframe system administrator.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• At least 18 years of age.
• Meets the requirements under the selection procedures of participating California state agencies.
• Engaged in learning a designated occupation and who has entered into a written apprentice agreement to participate in an apprenticeship program for a designated occupation under Department of Apprenticeship Standards' File No. 100451. Apprentice agreement must be approved by the apprenticeship committee.

Eligible students are selected for the program according to the following steps:

• Apprentice selection process - Facilitated by the Joint Apprenticeship Committee (JAC): Application, aptitude assessment, interview with JAC and participating department, selection and confirmation, apprentice and department notification, signing ceremony.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• utilize techniques that are unique to enterprise level software engineering and development.
• utilize techniques and principles such as Agile and DevOps.
• synthesize enterprise level software solutions.
• analyze enterprise data to identify problems or room for improvement.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• write formal academic essays as well as apply techniques of written communication, sentence structure, word usage, punctuation, and spelling.
• employ reading strategies, such as summarizing, paraphrasing, and quoting and integrating outside sources into writing.
• analyze written communication and compose and organize paragraphs into effective documents.
• convey intended meaning, including accuracy in sound production, syllabification, and intonation.
• formulate and use a variety of interactive strategies effectively such as clarification, polite interruption, and agreement/disagreement strategies.
• participate in in-depth discussions effectively, take clear notes, and give oral presentations in a business environment.
• explain how a computer system works and differentiate between hardware and software components.
• explain the basic operations of networks.
• demonstrate the secure utilization of internet resources.
• demonstrate an understanding of the development and use of information systems in business.
• manipulate databases using database management software.
• build software solutions to business problems using internet technology.

This certificate supports course work in a variety of computer science professions, including in multilingual work environments.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• identify and create effective Internet marketing strategies that enhance business relationships with present and future customers.
• apply communication theory, effective writing techniques, and presentation skills to business situations.
• utilize software applications designed to present and promote business in print and visual media.
• devise a marketing plan using social media applications and content platforms for marketing both small and large businesses.
• analyze various software applications for Search Engine Optimization (SEO), analytic tools, web-building and blog applications, email marketing, and other technical marketing tools.

Career opportunities include titles such as social media administrator, digital marketing director, campaign specialist, marketing/events coordinator, media marketing, social media squad, Internet marketing communications, and communications and social media coordinator.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• Define best practices for configuring network operating system services.
• Construct and apply group policy settings at the Organizational Unit (OU), domain, site or local machine level.
• Apply Windows group policy and NTFS file system permissions to secure the workstations, the internal network and shared resources.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• analyze audience information needs.
• compose concise, clearly written professional documents organized with the audiences' needs in mind.
• design print and online resources that communicate organizations' values, enhance readability, and are easy to use.
• demonstrate basic skills in the use of word processing, page design, and web design applications.
• evaluate organizations' communication goals and needs based on technical writing principles.

Technical communicators find employment in medical, scientific, high tech, business, university, and government settings. They may write white papers, tutorials, reference and procedure manuals, help systems, user assistance video scripts, grants and proposals, and more.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• analyze how an interactive web application is developed using static web pages, forms, client-side scripts, server-side scripts, subroutine or class libraries, and relational databases.
• evaluate informational or business needs that could benefit from a web application and design an appropriate web application that address those needs.
• create and debug scripts in at least one client-side and at least one server-side scripting language.
• construct embedded Structured Query Language (SQL) commands to access, display, modify, add, and delete information via a web application.
• integrate graphic principles and programming functionality with a web application.
• demonstrate basic use of both Linux and Windows Operating System command-line interface.
• devise or choose efficient algorithms for the solution of problems using the control structures of structured programming.
• design software using object-oriented methods to develop event driven programs for both applets and applications.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• plan and build websites using HyperText Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS).
• create and edit websites using software application programs that provide a WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) interface.
• build and manage websites using content management systems (CMS).
• design and manipulate graphics using software for photo editing, compressing, and retouching for numerous image and video file formats.
• develop marketing strategies using SEO (search engine optimization) techniques to achieve high results in organic Internet searches. This will include creative, technical, and analytical work.
• utilize social media applications to build audience with cloud based marketing tools such as blogs, social networking services, photo and video sharing apps, podcasts, eBooks, webinars, and more.
• analyze website stats, social media, apps and integration, link building, and monetization.
• identify web accessibility issues when designing web sites and social media posts.

Web Designer Front End Web Developer Web And Media Design Specialist Content Editor Solutions Engineer-Media Media Manager Media Campaign Strategist/Specialist Internet Media Administrator Digital Marketing Director Marketing/Events Coordinator Social Media Squad Internet Marketing Communications Communications and Social Media Coordinator