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Computer Information Systems
An Educational Partnership
Mason-Lake Intermediate School District
West Shore Community College
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Course Description |
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This is a hands-on class where students learn how computers are used in today’s business world. In CIS students will learn Web page design and have an opportunity to create their own web page. Students will have scanners and digital cameras available for their use. Students will also have Internet and E-Mail access both at school and at home. In addition, students will use Microsoft Office 2007 to learn the four main business applications - word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. Students completing the Microsoft Office courses will have an opportunity to take the Microsoft Office certification tests. Student will learn programming languages such as Visual Basic and C++. In addition, students’ interested gaming will have the opportunity to learn Maya and Alice software programs. There are many new and exciting changes going on and this course will help take students into the next millennium of computer technology.
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| Related Careers |
What High School
Classes will HELP? |
Computer Hardware Engineer
Computer Software Engineer
Computer Network Engineer
Computer Programmer
Computer Security Professional
Computer Service Technician
Computer System Analyst
Micro Computer Specialist
Web Site Designer
Web Master
Internet Consultant |
Technical Writing
Business Math
English
Algebra
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Articulation Agreement
Tech Prep students completing one year of Computer Information Systems will be eligible, upon meeting certain guidelines and upon graduation from high school, to receive advanced credit at West Shore Community College.
- BEDP 110 Intro. to Comp. Concepts - 3 cr.
- BEDP 160 Desktop Applications - 3 cr.
Total Possible Credits: 6 |
Education and Training
| Occupation |
Percent of employees aged 25 to 44 in the occupation whose highest level of educational attainment is- |
High School
or Less |
Some College |
Bachelor Degree
or More |
| Database administrators |
9.1% |
18.6% |
72.4% |
| Computer Specialists |
9.1% |
24.9% |
66% |
| Computer and Mathematical |
8.1% |
21.2% |
70.7% |
| Total, All Occupations |
40.5% |
27.4% |
32% |
Employment & Outlook
State and National Trends
| United States |
Employment |
Percent
Change |
Job Openings 1 |
| 2004 |
2014 |
| Database administrators |
104,400 |
144,300 |
+ 38 % |
5,070 |
| Michigan |
Employment |
Percent
Change |
Job Openings 1 |
| 2004 |
2014 |
| Database administrators |
2,620 |
3,430 |
+ 31 % |
110 |
1Job Openings refers to the average annual job openings due to growth and net replacement. |
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Highlights of Program |
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Hands-On Activities
Guest Speakers
Work-Based Experience
Field Trips
State-of-the-Art Equipment |
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To prepare students for a rewarding future in a modern and ever changing workplace. |
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For more information contact:
Michael Wagner, Instructor
E-mail: mwagner@westshore.edu
(231) 845-6211 ext. 3552
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Mike Robinson, Principal
E-mail: mrobinson@westshore.edu
(231) 845-6211 ext. 3504 |
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Mason-Lake Intermediate School District • 2130 West US-10, Ludington, MI 49431
• Phone: 231.757.3716 • Fax: 231.757.2406
Oceana Intermediate School District • 844 Griswold St, Hart, MI 49420
• Phone: 231.873.5651 • Fax: 231.873.5779
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