The Computer Applications program at Mission College has two areas of
emphasis. ... Hands-on experience in the use of computer for business purposes.
COMMUNICATION STUDIES/COMPUTER APPLICATIONS Program Learning Outcomes •
Students will identify, explain, and apply theories about the communication process as they relate to a variety of audiences and contexts.
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Students will create and implement effective communication strategies to orally deliver a message appropriate to the context.
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Students will identify, analyze, and evaluate their own verbal and nonverbal messages as well as those of others in a variety of contexts.
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Students will identify, explain, and apply theories about the communication process as they relate to a variety of audiences and contexts.
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Students will research, analyze, and critically evaluate reference material to support the development of communication competence.
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Students will create and implement effective communication strategies to orally deliver a message appropriate to the context.
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Students will identify, analyze, and evaluate their own verbal and nonverbal messages as well as those of others in a variety of contexts.
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Students will research, analyze, and critically evaluate reference material to support the development of communication competence.
Career/Transfer Opportunities Career opportunities include the following: broadcasting, consumer affairs, public relations, advertising, education, marketing, government, human resources, law, community affairs, politics negotiations, journalism, customer service, recreation, management, and recruiting. To earn this degree, students must meet the following requirements: a. Completion of the following major courses with grades of C or better. b. Completion of a maximum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units with a grade point average of at least 2.0; and c. Certified completion of either the California State University General Education Breadth pattern (CSU GE-B) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC). Note: Completing courses that satisfy CSU's U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideals requirement prior to transfer is highly recommended.
Core Curriculum Course Required:
Units
List A - Select two (2) courses from the following: COM 004 Small Group Communication COM 008 Interpersonal Communication COM 020 Argumentation and Debate
Units 3.0 3.0 3.0
List B - Select two (2) courses: Any List A course not used above COM 012 Introduction to Intercultural
Units 3.0 3.0
List C - Select one (1) course from the following: ANT 003 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology PSY 001 General Psychology SOC 001 Introduction to Sociology ENG 001B English Composition ENG 001C Clear Thinking in Writing
Units 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0
COM 001
Public Speaking
3.0
Career/Transfer Opportunities Career opportunities include the following: broadcasting, consumer affairs, public relations, advertising, education, marketing, government, human resources, law, community affairs, politics negotiations, journalism, customer service, recreation, management, and recruiting.
Core Curriculum Course
Select one (1) course: COM 001 Public Speaking COM 020 Argumentation and Debate
Units
Total Required Units:
Units 3.0 3.0
10.0
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (CAP) Associate in Science in Office Administration
The Associate in Science in Office Administration is designed to prepare students to work in an office environment using computers and software packages. The program also prepares students to work in various levels of an office support professional such as an office assistant, business information worker, and executive secretary.
Program Learning Outcome
COMMUNICATION STUDIES (COM)
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Certificate of Proficiency in Communication Studies
The Certificate of Proficiency in Communication Studies is designed for students who successfully complete ten or more units of communication course work at Mission College. The importance of interpersonal communication and intercultural communication, small group and team skills, and public speaking training cannot be emphasized enough in providing the fundamental skills for successful personal and professional activities. This certificate will not only enhance the student’s chances
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Program Learning Outcomes
Plus 7 units from the following: Units COM 004 Small Group Communication 3.0 COM 008 Interpersonal Communication 3.0 COM 012 Introduction to Intercultural Communication 3.0 COM 015 Fundamentals of Communication 3.0 COM 019A Communication Activities 1.0 COM 001* Public Speaking 3.0 COM 020* Argumentation and Debate 3.0 *If both courses are taken, one may be counted for the Core course and one for the additional units
Required Units for the Major: 18.0 Completion of General Education Requirements and electives as needed to reach 60 units. Total Required Units: 60.0
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of being selected for a job, but it may also open doors both professionally and personally. Skills learned will increase understanding, ability to communicate with other people, and give the necessary material to build bridges with other people.
Students will gain skills needed to work in an office environment.
Career/Transfer Opportunities Career opportunities include the following: business information worker, executive secretary, and executive administrative assistant. To earn this degree, students must meet the following requirements: a. Completion of 60 degree applicable units with an overall GPA of 2.0.
Many of our degrees and certificates are under revision. Please consult with the Department Chair for program requirements.
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS b. Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in the major with a grade of C (or P) or better. c. Completion of the Associate in Science graduation requirements.
Core Curriculum Courses Required: BUS 050 BUS 078B CAP 010C CAP 013 CAP 033A CAP 033B CAP 037A CAP 046D CAP 062B CAP 081B
Administrative Office Procedures Business Communications Computer Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy Ten-Key Numeric Keypad Word Processing - Course 1 Word Processing - Course 2 Skills for Success: Computers, MS Office, and the Internet Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint An Introduction to Microsoft Excel Introduction to Microsoft Access
Plus 11-13 units from the following: ACC 001B Principles of Accounting BUS 051 Introduction to American Business BUS 079 Human Relations Applied in Business CAP 046E Intermediate Microsoft PowerPoint CAP 063B Intermediate Microsoft Excel CAP 045A Introductory Microsoft Project CAP 092A Fundamentals of Web 2.0 & Cloud Technologies CAP 097A Creating Web Pages - Course 1
Units 3.0 3.0 1.0 1.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 Units 4.0 3.0 3.0 1.0 2.0 1.0 2.0 1.0
Required Units for the Major: 31.0-33.0 Completion of General Education Requirements and electives as needed to reach 60 units. Total Required Units: 60.0
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (CAP) Associate in Science in Office Information Systems
Career/Transfer Opportunities Career opportunities include the following: business information worker, executive secretary, and executive administrative assistant. To earn this degree, students must meet the following requirements: a. Completion of 60 degree applicable units with an overall GPA of 2.0. b. Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in the major with a grade of C (or P) or better. c. Completion of the Associate in Science graduation requirements.
Core Curriculum Courses Required: BUS 050 BUS 078B CAP 033A CAP 033B CAP 037A CAP 046D CAP 062B CAP 070 CAP 092A
Administrative Office Procedures Business Communications Word Processing - Course 1 Word Processing - Course 2 Skills for Success: Computers, MS Office, and the Internet Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint An Introduction to Microsoft Excel Using MS Windows Fundamentals of Web 2.0 & Cloud Technologies
Plus 6.5 units from the following: CAP 011 Beginning Keyboarding With Word Processing CAP 045A Introductory Microsoft Project CAP 045B Intermediate Microsoft Project CAP 071E Microsoft Outlook CAP 081B Introduction to Microsoft Access CAP 096B Internet Use: Personal and Business 2 CAP 097A Creating Web Pages - Course 1 BUS 051 Introduction to American Business BUS 054 Small Business Start Up and Management
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (CAP)
Program Learning Outcome
Certificate of Achievement: Microsoft Office
Students will demonstrate ability to use computer skills in major software packages used in an office.
3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0
3.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 2.0 Units 3.0 1.0 2.0 0.5 1.0 1.0 1.0 3.0 3.0
Required Units for the Major: 26.5 Completion of General Education Requirements and electives as needed to reach 60 units. Total Required Units: 60.0
The Associate in Science in Office Information Systems is designed for students seeking employment in an automated business information environment. Courses will prepare students for possible management and supervisory positions within the business office environment.
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Units
The Certificate of Achievement: Microsoft Office is designed to provide students with the basic skills to work with this popular application suite, which has become an integral part of many jobs.
Program Learning Outcome •
Students will acquire the skills needed to use the software packages contained in Microsoft Office.
Career/Transfer Opportunities Career opportunities include the following: business information worker, executive secretary, and executive administrative assistant. To earn this certificate, students must complete the minimum required courses with a grade of C (or P) or better.
Core Curriculum Courses Required: CAP 033A CAP 033B CAP 045A Many of our degrees and certificates are under revision. Please consult with the Department Chair for program requirements.
Word Processing - Course 1 Word Processing - Course 2 Introductory Microsoft Project
Units 3.0 3.0 1.0
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COMPUTER APPLICATIONS CAP 045B CAP 046D CAP 046E CAP 062B CAP 063B CAP 071E CAP 081B CAP 082B
Intermediate Microsoft Project Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint Intermediate PowerPoint Introduction to Microsoft Excel Intermediate Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Introduction to Microsoft Access Intermediate Microsoft Access
Total Required Units:
Gainful Employment Disclosure Information
2.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 2.0 0.5 1.0 2.0
In compliance with the Gainful Employment Act, Mission College provides information on costs, normal time for completion, and average debt load incurred by students for all Career Technical Education programs that offer Certificates of Achievement. The link for this information is: gainfulemployment.missioncollege.edu.
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (CAP)
17.5
Gainful Employment Disclosure Information In compliance with the Gainful Employment Act, Mission College provides information on costs, normal time for completion, and average debt load incurred by students for all Career Technical Education programs that offer Certificates of Achievement. The link for this information is: gainfulemployment.missioncollege.edu.
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (CAP) The Certificate of Achievement in Office Administration is designed for students seeking to acquire skills to work in a business office environment using computers and software applications.
Program Learning Outcome Students will demonstrate knowledge of basic computer skills necessary in an entry level administrative position.
Career/Transfer Opportunities Career opportunities include the following: business information worker, executive secretary, and executive administrative assistant. To earn this certificate, students must complete the minimum required courses with a grade of C (or P) or better.
Core Curriculum Courses Required: BUS 078 BUS 050 CAP 033A CAP 033B CAP 036 CAP 037A
Business Communications Administrative Office Procedures Word Processing - Course 1 Word Processing - Course 2 Machine Transcription With Word Skills for Success: Computers, MS Office, and the Internet
Units 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0
3.0
Plus one (1) of the following courses: CAP 013 Ten-Key Numeric Keypad CAP 010C Computer Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy CAP 010A Learning the Keyboard
Units 1.0 1.0 1.0
Plus three (3) units from the following: CAP 046D Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint CAP 062B An Introduction to Microsoft Excel CAP 081B Introduction to Microsoft Access CAP 045A Introductory Microsoft Project CAP 023 Distance Learning - How to Succeed CAP 086 Web Development with PHP and MySQL
Units 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.5 3.0
Total Required Units:
22.0
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The Certificate of Achievement in Office Information Systems is designed for students who plan to seek employment in an automated business setting. Students will learn to develop the skills and attitudes necessary to succeed on the job. This program prepares students for a variety of positions in the modern business office, and may also increase the student’s potential for advancement.
Program Learning Outcomes
Certificate of Achievement in Office Administration
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Certificate of Achievement in Office Information Systems
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Students will demonstrate knowledge of computer skills and application software.
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Students will demonstrate knowledge of other office skills.
Career/Transfer Opportunities Career opportunities include the following: executive secretary, and executive administrative assistant. To earn this certificate, students must complete the minimum required courses with a grade of C (or P) or better.
Core Curriculum Courses Required: BUS 050 BUS 078B CAP 033A CAP 033B CAP 037A CAP 046D CAP 052 CAP 062B CAP 070 CAP 081B CAP 092A CAP 096A
Administrative Office Procedures Business Communications Word Processing - Course 1 Word Processing - Course 2 Skills for Success: Computers, MS Office, and the Internet Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint Computers Simplified for Beginning Learners An Introduction to Microsoft Excel Using MS Windows Introduction to Microsoft Access Fundamentals of Web 2.0 & Cloud Technologies Internet Use: Personal and Business 1
Units 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 1.0 0.5 1.0 1.0 1.0 2.0 1.0
Plus three (3) units from the following: BUS 079 Human Relations Applied in Business CAP 011 Beginning Keyboarding With Word Processing CAP 045A Introductory Microsoft Project CAP 045B Intermediate Microsoft Project CAP 071E Microsoft Outlook
Units 3.0 3.0 1.0 2.0 0.5
Total Required Units:
25.5
Gainful Employment Disclosure Information In compliance with the Gainful Employment Act, Mission College provides information on costs, normal time for completion, and average debt load incurred by students for all Career Technical Education programs that offer Certificates of Achievement. The link for this information is: gainfulemployment.missioncollege.edu.
Many of our degrees and certificates are under revision. Please consult with the Department Chair for program requirements.
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS (CIS) Associate in Science in Computer Information Systems The Associate in Science in Computer Information System is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills required for a variety of positions in the field of computer information technology. The program includes foundation courses in computer information systems and a wide range of skill-builder courses in current topics of technology.
Program Learning Outcomes •
Students will analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution.
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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.
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Students will use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice.
Career/Transfer Opportunities Career opportunities include the following: computer programmer, programmer analyst, system analyst, software quality assurance analyst, and software developer. To earn this degree, students must meet the following requirements: a. Completion of 60 degree applicable units with an overall GPA of 2.0. b. Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in the major with a grade of C (or P) or better. c. Completion of the Associate in Science graduation requirements.
Core Curriculum Courses Required: CIS 037A CIS 043 CIS 044
Introduction to C Programming Software Development With Java Introduction to Data Structures Using Java
Plus two or more additional courses from the following electives (at least 8 units): CIS 040 C++ Programming CIS 065 C# .NET Programming CIS 086 Web Development with PHP and MySQL CIS 045 Linux Essentials I CIS 046 Linux Essentials II (Shell Programming)
Units 4.0 4.0 4.0
Units 4.0 4.0 3.0 3.0 3.0
Program Learning Outcomes •
Students will analyze a problem, identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution.
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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.
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Students will use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice.
Career/Transfer Opportunities Career opportunities include the following: computer programmer, programmer analyst, system analyst, software quality assurance analyst, and software developer. To earn this certificate, students must complete the minimum required courses with a grade of C (or P) or better.
Core Course Requirements
(Two courses): CIS 043 Software Development With Java CIS 037A Introduction to C Programming OR CIS 007 Python Programming
Units Units 4.0 4.0 4.0
A minimum of 6 units from one of the following four combinations (tracks): Units CIS 044 Introduction to Data Structures Using Java 4.0 CIS 039 Introduction to Computer Systems 3.0 CIS 060 Mobile Apps Programming - iPhone AND 4.0 CIS 063 Mobile Apps Programming - Android 4.0 CIS 086 Web Development with PHP and MySQL 3.0 CAP 088A Introduction to Javascript for the Web AND 1.0 CAP 088B Intermediate Javascript for the Web 2.0 CIS 045 Linux Essentials I AND 3.0 CIS 046 Linux Essentials II (Shell Programming) 3.0 Plus one additional course from the tracks listed above, or one of the following courses (minimum 3 units): CIS 040 C++ Programming CIS 044 Introduction to Data Structures Using Java CIS 047 Linux System Administration I CIS 048 Advanced Linux System Administration CIS 065 C# .NET Programming
Units 4.0 4.0 4.0 3.0 4.0
Total Required Units:
17.0-20.0
Units Required for the Major: 20.0-22.0 Completion of General Education Requirements and electives as needed to reach 60 units. Total Required Units: 60.0
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS (CIS) Certificate of Achievement in Computer Information Systems
The Certificate of Achievement in Computer Information Systems is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills required for a variety of positions in the field of computer information technology. The program includes foundation courses in programming and several specialization tracks for mobile programming, web programming, and Linux systems.
Many of our degrees and certificates are under revision. Please consult with the Department Chair for program requirements.
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