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Sample this class: Computer Forensics Nov. 9
Three student scholarships available for Community Read participants
Washington State celebrates 70 years of parenting education, October 23
Oct 10: Last day for 50% refund (except self-support classes)
Nov 9: Sample this class: Computer Forensics
Nov 14: Graduation packets due from advisers
Creating Opportunities
“Classes are offered day, evening and online.” WAVE scholarship recipient
Computer Information Systems
The Computer Information Systems (CIS) Department at Edmonds Community College offers programs to prepare students for a variety of high-tech careers with great salaries. Both two-year associate degrees and one-year certificates are offered.
Take a moment to look over our informational packet that includes all of our certificate and degrees: CIS PROGRAM INFORMATION PACKET.
Also, here is a brief description of some of the types of jobs in the computing field and what is in hi-demand:
Careers and Training in Computers
Information Technology Hi-Demand occupations
By graduation, students will have learned to be good communicators, team players, and have the skills to respond to the complexities of evolving hardware, software and integrated systems.
Depending on the area of specialization graduates can work as:
- PC Support Specialists
- Help Desk Technicians
- Network Administrators
- Programmers
- Web Developers
- Software Testers
- Network Security Specialists
The CIS curriculum is continually evolving to keep pace with the changing needs of business and technology.
Top 10 Reasons to Major in Computing
Read what some of our students are saying about our programs: http://infosec.edcc.edu/comments.htm
Read about one of our alumni in this article from Seattle Woman Magazine: Wanted: High-Tech Women for Lucrative Careers
Get information on the NSF Scholarship: Scholarships Available!!
Digital Forensics and Information Security Website
We have an articulation with CWU for a Bachelor in Information Technology and Administrative Management : BAS ITAM and the EdCC-CWU Requirements Sheet: Requirements
Keep Your Assignments Reminder:
If you are in any CIS 2-year degree program, you should keep your work from your classes so you can easily organize it and submit it for your CIS 116 Exit Portfolio requirement during your last quarter.
To learn about current happenings within the CIS department, click on the What's New link on the left navigation bar.
