Welcome to the Computer Information Systems Department

The employment outlook for computer-based occupations has rebounded, with Orange County projected to have the largest number of available job openings in the field in the nation over the next five years. High-demand specialties include software specialists, database specialists, and networking and programming specialties. Software and computer services are one of the three highest paying industry clusters in the LA/Orange County area, with entry wages averaging $37,000+/year. Emerging industry clusters include computer gaming and entertainment technology, and computer and information security.

Computer Information Systems and Office Technology studies help prepare you for the following careers, among others:

Computer Support Specialists
Computer Specialists
Computer Systems Administrators
Database Administrators
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Administrative Office Assistant
Legal Office Administration
Word Processing

What can a community college education do for you?

• The income of students who earn degrees or certificates from California community colleges jumps from the California per capita income to 30% above the California per capita income in the one year after degree or certificate completion.
  
  
• National research shows that women with associate degrees earn nearly 48% more than their peers with only a high school education.

Learn more about our Degree and Certificate programs

The Computer Information Systems Associate in Science Degree and Certificate programs are designed to prepare graduates for employment with organizations that use computers to process, manage, and communicate information. This is a flexible curriculum that can be customized to meet community information systems needs and give the student a comprehensive introduction to all specialty areas included in the CIS field.

Course work will develop a student’s ability to communicate complex technical issues related to computer hardware, software, and networks in a manner that computer users can understand. Classes cover computer operations and terminology, operating systems, database, networking, security, and technical support. Graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions with businesses, educational systems, and governmental agencies which rely on computer systems to manage information.

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