Computer Information Systems - Certificate of Completion

Doña Ana Community College 2026-2027 Catalog

(16 credits)

NOTE: Students must complete all University certificate requirements to total at least 16 credits.and must achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0.  Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits. If a student has no basic typing skills, OTEC 1101 Beginning Keyboarding is a prerequisite for all CTEC, CSEC, and OECS courses. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.

Prefix Title Credits
Technical Requirements
CIST 1680Linux Essentials3
CIST 2311Database Concepts and Principles3
CTEC 152JAVA Programming3
or CIST 2251 Python Programming II
CIST 2210Introduction to SQL (Structured Query Language)3
CIST 1411Introduction to Networks4
Total Credits16

(16 credits)

A Suggested Plan of Study

The contents of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. This is only a suggested plan of study for students, and is not intended as a contract.  Individual student academic plans may vary. Please contact your academic advisor to create a plan that works for you. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.

NOTE: Students must complete all University certificate requirements to total at least 16 credits.and must achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0.  Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits. If a student has no basic typing skills, OATS 101 Beginning Keyboarding is a prerequisite for all CTEC, CSEC, and OECS courses. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Credits
CIST 1680 Linux Essentials 3
CIST 2311 Database Concepts and Principles 3
CTEC 152 JAVA Programming 3
 Credits9
Semester 2
CIST 2210 Introduction to SQL (Structured Query Language) 3
CIST 1411 Introduction to Networks 4
 Credits7
 Total Credits16