The CIS program offers computer courses for students with various levels of computer proficiency. Course offerings allow students to upgrade their technical skills, and for students who want to become computer professionals, to learn the technical, analytical, and communication skills needed in computer careers, such as entry level computer programmer, systems analyst, computer support specialist, UNIX administrator, or data base administrator. The program also offers courses for students who are relatively new to the computer, or who want to improve personal computer skills. Course offerings include computer literacy; programming logic; various programming languages; operating systems; technical writing; information systems management; systems analysis and design; project management; and database management including database concepts, SQL, database administrator, and database programming. Opportunities for internships are available.

Oakton offers the A.A.S. Degree with emphasis in either Computer Programming or Computers and Information Systems. In addition, nine certificate programs are offered: Computer Information Systems: Computer Programmer, Visual Basic Programmer; PC Support Specialist; Oracle Database Administrator (DBA); UNIX; Internet and Computer Core (IC3); Computer User; and Management of Information Systems (MIS). The Computer Technology certificate gives the student an opportunity to select specific coursework as part of the "build your own" technology certificate. Many of these certificates may lead to Oracle, Linux, or Microsoft industrial certifications.

Students in Computer Information Systems curricula must receive a minimum grade of C in all CIS, CAB, CNS, and WWW courses leading to a degree or certificate.

For more information, contact the coordinator, Michele Reznick, (847) 635-1904 or mreznick@oakton.edu.