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Degree Low Unit Certificate
Areas of Study Computer and Information Systems

CIS – Computer Maintenance (Certificate)

Certificate | SC Program: CL.3429

The Computer Maintenance Certificate Program provides the exposure and training necessary to maintain and troubleshoot common PC computer systems. This program provides hands-on training in basic electronics, Operating System installation and maintenance, PC repair and computer management and prepares students for entry level jobs and is a pathway to the Information Technology Core Concepts Certificate and the Associate Degree Program in Information Systems - Systems Management, which has two areas of emphasis including Microsoft Server and CISCO Networking. The program prepares students to take the CompTIA A+ certification exam. 

This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed requirements and application for completion of the certificate to Admissions and Records, the student will receive a certificate of completion. This certificate program is not approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office; therefore, completion of the certificate will not be listed on the student’s transcript.

Academic Plan

An academic plan shows all the courses you need to graduate and a suggested order in which you should take them. To make your personalized comprehensive education plan, please make an appointment with a counselor.

Choose your path

Map your education by viewing the program map for the degree or certificate you’re interested in earning below. Meet with a counselor to create your official comprehensive education plan.

A program map shows all the required and recommended courses you need to graduate and a suggested order in which you should take them. The suggested sequence of courses is based on enrollment and includes all major and general education courses required for the degree.

Fall Semester, First Year

7 Units Total
CIS 2
M 4
Introduction to Computer Science
CIS 2
Units 4
This course is designed as an introduction to computer technology for those students planning on a career in the field of computer science or related disciplines. Computer history, hardware, software, processing, systems, programming languages, storage devices, careers, and impact on society will be explored to enable the student to become literate in the technical aspects of computing. Common business applications are used to examine a wide range of methods for processing data in the interactive mode. The students will design, code, and debug programs in languages such as Machine, Assembler, Java, C and/or BASIC as assigned. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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CIS 13
M 3
Windows Desktop OS Configuration
CIS 13
Units 3
Advisory: CIS 2 with a grade of C or higher

A Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate course. The terminology, planning, installation, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting of the current version Windows Desktop operating system will be covered. The course is designed to prepare a student to take and pass the corresponding Microsoft Certification Exam and for employment in the IT field. Note: Students who enrolled in earlier versions of a Windows desktop operating system will be able to enroll in a more current version.
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Spring Semester, First Year

10 Units Total
CIS 14
M 3
Manage & Maintain Windows Desktop Os
CIS 14
Units 3
Advisory: CIS 13 with a grade of c or higher

This is a Microsoft Certified Professional course with emphasis on managing and maintaining the current Windows Desktop operating system. The terminology, planning, installation, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting of applications in the Windows desktop environment will be covered. The course is designed to prepare a student to take and pass specific Microsoft Certification Exam and for employment in the IT field. Note: Students who enrolled in a previous version of a Windows desktop operating system will be able to enroll in the current version.
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CIS 72
M 3
Fundamentals of Unix
CIS 72
Units 3
Advisory: A grade of C or higher in CIS 2 and a grade of C or higher in CIS 90 Fundamentals of Unix is an introductory course for new users of the UNIX operating environment. Students will learn fundamental command-line features of UNIX including file system navigation, changing file permissions, directory management, the vi and emacs text editors, Korn and Bash shell features, backup/archive and recovery, and basic network use. The course teaches how to use the UNIX operating system and introduces the CDE, GNOME, and KDE graphical user interface (GUI). The course will utilize both the Linux and Sun Solaris versions of the UNIX operating system, as well as GUI features that include Application Managers, File Managers, Text Editors, printing and mail.
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CIS 90
M 4
Cisco IT Essentials;PC Hardware/Softwar
CIS 90
Units 4
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17

Total Units

Please see a counselor to discuss options for meeting general education requirements for transfer to California State Universities (CSU) and/or University of California (UC) campuses, as well as any specific additional courses that may be required by your chosen institution of transfer.

*Alternative Courses: Please see a Shasta College counselor for alternative course options. You can also view the following to find other courses to meet degree/certificate requirements:

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