Information Systems 
The Information Systems curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for employment with organizations that use computers to process, manage, and communicate information. This is a flexible program, designed to meet community information systems needs. Course work includes computer systems terminology and operations, logic, operating systems, database, data communications/networking, and related business topics. Studies will provide experience for students to implement, support, and customize industry-standard information systems.
CCC&TI offers several different educational programs in this area:
- Associate's Degree (A.A.S.)
- Diploma
- Certificate: Hardware Support Specialist
- Certificate: Software Support Specialist
- WebSite Developer
Course work in Information Systems includes the following:
- computer systems terminiology and operations
- logic
- operating systems
- database
- datacommunications/networking
- related business topics
For more information about course descriptions or required courses, refer to the current CCC&TI Course Catalog and its corresponding Addendum. Courses in the Information Systems program are taught during the day and evening.
Employment Outlook
Graduates should qualify for a wide variety of computer-related, entry-level positions that provide opportunities for advancement with increasing experience and ongoing training. Duties may include systems maintenance and troubleshooting, support and training, and business applications design and implementation.
Working conditions
The DOL's Occupational Outlook Handbook states "Computer and information systems managers spend most of their time in an office. Most work at least 40 hours a week and may have to work evenings and weekends to meet deadlines or solve unexpected problems. Some computer and information systems managers may experience considerable pressure in meeting technical goals within short timeframes or tight budgets. As networks continue to expand and more work is done remotely, computer and information systems managers have to communicate with and oversee offsite employees using modems, laptops, e-mail, and the Internet. facilities."
(Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational
Outlook Handbook, 2004-05 Edition,
computer information systems managers, on the Internet at
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos001.htm
(visited April 2006)).