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PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTION
COMPUTERS • COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
COMPUTERS
Majoring in Technical/Computer Fields
VVC has four departments that offer Associate degrees
and certificate programs for students interested in
computers. See the specific listing for more information:
Business Education Technologies (BET)
Programs in this department prepare students with
professional office skills and procedures to function in
high-tech business offices. Instruction is offered in most
of the major software programs currently in use, such as
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.
Certificates include Administrative Assistant, Medical
Office Management, Legal Office Management, among
others.
Computer Information Systems (CIS)
CIS represents computing within both the Computer
Science and Business disciplines. The computer
science areas are oriented toward computer
programming as used in writing programs and
applications, and web authoring. The business areas
include developing and managing database
applications, networking, and operating
systems. Transfer units, vocational (employment), and
industry certification tracks are available.
Computer Integrated Design and Graphics
(CIDG)
Computer Integrated Design Graphics and Media Arts
consist of a three-pronged approach for fields within
Animation, Architecture & Engineering and GIS.
►Digital Animation has become one of the fastest
growing careers within the computer graphics industry,
and prepares students to create video games, television
commercials, architectural visualizations, animated
logos, 3D website graphics or film-based special effects.
►Computer Aided Design (CAD) prepares students to
work in the fields of Architecture and Engineering as
CAD drafters, architectural drafters, civil drafters,
product designers, and more…
►Geographic Information Systems (GIS) prepares
students to work with all forms of county, state, federal
and local government agencies related to emergency
response and management of resources. Fire, police,
sheriff, military and homeland security are just a few job
areas for GIS technicians. GIS integrates hardware,
software, link data (such as word processing
documents, excel spreadsheets, drawings,
photographs, maps, etc…) for displaying, analyzing and
managing information and resources.
Electronics and Computer Technology (ELCT)
Prepares students for high-tech careers in engineering
and technology, computer technology, telecommunication,
CISCO networking, cabling, PC
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), etc.
Bachelor’s Degree-Level
Computer Skills Training
Students can transfer from VVC to a university and
study the computing field in more depth, earning a
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or a Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
degree. Programs range from:
► “Pure” computing in such university departments
as Computer Information Systems and Computer
Science (lots of math and science required), to
► Game Design, Web Programming, and Graphics
Programming (math through calculus required), to
► Management Information Systems (MIS) within a
Business major.
Visit www.assist.org to explore which universities offer
programs in these fields, and to learn about what
courses you can take at VVC before transferring.
COMPUTER INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
The Computer Information Systems (CIS) department
provides training for those persons who plan to work
within a technical, computer-centered environment.
Because of the widespread use of computers in our
society, employment opportunities are found in a
multitude of different environments such as general
business, communications industries, manufacturing,
environmental engineering, education, medical
technology, and banking and finance as well as
computer information systems. The program is
specifically designed to provide the student with
practical training which would be valuable and useful in
the computer programming workplace.
Career Opportunities
Computer Operator
Computer Operations Management
Computer Training Specialist
Data Administrator
Data Control Clerk
Data Entry Operator
Documentation Clerk
Education Specialist
Electronic Graphics Artist
Information Center Specialist
Management Technical Assistant
Microcomputer Technical Support
Multimedia Specialist
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