CIS Concentrations

Database Developer Concentration
The database concentration prepares the student for an entry level position in database development and programming. As relational databases become a critical enterprise resource there is a growing need to be able to store, manage and extract data effectively. A student completing this concentration would have the necessary skills to analyze, design, develop and implement a relational database management system (RDMS).

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Programmer Concentration
This concentration is designed to prepare entry-level computer programmers for employment in the area of business software application development. Graduates of the concentration will have designed, written, tested, and debugged programs in several major programming languages in both individual and team-oriented settings. Both theoretical and practical components are covered throughout the concentration. The concentration will also provide a means for current programmers to upgrade their programming skills by learning new languages.

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Systems Analyst Concentration
The Systems Analyst concentration prepares the student to solve computer problems and apply computer technology to meet the needs of their organization. Today’s environment demands that our graduate be able to function with a variety of stakeholders and end-users. The concentration includes diverse disciplines to enhance the communication, research, business, and technology skills of the student.

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Web Developer Concentration
This program is designed to introduce the student to the variety of skills necessary to create dynamic Web content and transaction-based Web systems. In the initial courses, the student is introduced to Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets for formatting of Web sites, use of HTML editing and Web site development tools, and the concepts of Web site hosting and domain name registration. The student then progresses to more advanced development courses, covering Web scripting on the Client and on the Server, and developing Web systems that interact with databases.

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