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2020 - 2021 FCC Academic Catalog
Electives (select from the following list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
BIOT 102 Introduction to Biotechnology (3)
BIOT 103 Laboratory Techniques I (1)
BIOT 110 Bioprocessing Measurements (4)
Any CMIS or BMGT course
GRPH 111 Graphic Design I (3)
GRPH 112 Graphic Design II (3)
GRPH 114 Web Design (3)
FILM 144 Digital Video Production (4)
FILM 244 Digital Film Production (4)
FILM 254 Postproduction: The Art of Editing (4)
ENGL 219 Technical Writing (3)
EMGT 101 Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Management (3)
MEDA 109 Medical Terminology (3)
MEDA 112 Medical/Administrative Office Applications (3)
MEDA 220 Electronic Health Records (3
MUSC 130 Foundations of Audio Technology (3)
MUSC 135 Audio Recording Techniques (3)
MUSC 235 Advanced Audio Production (3)
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Students holding CompTIA A+ Certification may be awarded 6 credits (CMIS
120 and CMIS 121). Students holding CompTIA Network+ Certification may be
awarded 3 credits (CMIS 280). Students holding CompTIA Security+ Certification
may be awarded 3 credits (CMIS 281). Students holding CCNA Certification may
be awarded 9 credits (CMIS 290, CMIS 291, and CMIS 292).
Transfer Note:
For more information on careers and transfer, contact the Counseling & Advising
office at 301.846.2471 or visit the Programs web page.
Cloud Computing
Certificate (Career)
Prepares students with the knowledge and skills required to implement, adopt,
and govern cloud computing systems. This certificate covers the objectives of
five (5) professional certification exams: Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified
Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate, CompTIA Cloud
Essentials, CompTIA A+, and CompTIA Network+.
Course Credits
Departmental Requirements
Departmental Requirements
CMIS 111V Virtualization and Cloud Essentials . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CMIS 120 PC Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CMIS 121 PC Repair & Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CMIS 266 Cloud System Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CMIS 280 Networking Fundamentals or
CMIS 290 Cisco 1 Introduction to Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CMIS 295 Cloud Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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Transfer Note:
For more information on careers and transfer, contact the Counseling & Advising
office at 301.846.2471 or visit the Programs web page.
Computer Studies
Certificate (Career)
Designed for students seeking to build skills in the field of computer studies.
Involves defining and analyzing problems and developing, testing, and
maintaining programs by incorporating a broad range of transferable problem-
solving skills and techniques including logical thinking, creative design, synthesis,
and evaluation.
Course Credits
Departmental Requirements
CMIS 106 Object Design & Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CMIS 120 PC Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CMIS 203 Systems Analysis & Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CMIS 121 PC Repair & Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CMIS 218 Information Security and Assurance or
CMIS 179 Cybersecurity Fundamentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Electives Select 6 credits from:
Any BMGT course
Any CMIS course
Any INTR course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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Transfer Note:
For more information on careers and transfer, contact the Counseling & Advising
office at 301.846.2471 or visit the Programs web page.
Computer Support Specialist
Certificate (Career)
Prepares students for a career as a computer support specialist. Computer support
specialists provide help and advice to people and organizations using computer
software or equipment.
Course Credits
Departmental Requirements
CMIS 120 PC Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CMIS 280 Networking Fundamentals or
CMIS 290 Cisco 1 Introduction to Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CMIS 200 IT Support Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CMIS 121 PC Repair & Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Electives Select 6 credits from any CMIS courses . . . . . . . . . . 6
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Transfer Note:
For more information on careers and transfer, contact the Counseling & Advising
office at 301.846.2471 or visit the Programs web page.
Healthcare Information Technology
Certificate (Career)
The Healthcare Information Technology certificate is being
discontinued. No new students will be admitted to the program.
Software Specialist
Certificate (Career)
The Software Specialist certificate is being discontinued. No new
students will be admitted to the program.