Programs

Briarwood College is committed to offering programs that foster intellectual, professional and personal growth through selected combinations of general education and program-specific courses.

General education courses are designed to develop each student's ability to analyze information, draw logical conclusions, use technology appropriately in problem solving and communications, express ideas and opinions with clarity and confidence, and to recognize the value of leadership, responsible citizenship, cultural diversity, and physical well being. To assist in meeting these goals, all degree programs include a broad selection of general education courses.

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Bachelor Degree Programs

• Criminal Justice
• Funeral Service Management

Associate Degree Programs

Associate in Arts Degree (A.A.)

• General Studies

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)

• Accounting
• Administrative Technology/Executive
• Administrative Technology/Legal
• Administrative Technology/Management
• Administrative Technology/Medical
• Broadcasting
• Business Management
• Child Development/Childcare
• Child Development/Para/Education
• Child Development/Social Services
• Communications
• Criminal Justice
• Dental Administrative Assistant
• Dental Hygiene
• Dietetic Technician
• Executive Medical Assistant
• Fashion Merchandising
• Health Information Technology
• Hotel and Restaurant Management
• Marketing
• Medical Office Management
• Mortuary Science
• Nuclear Medicine Technology
• Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Paralegal

Certificate Programs

• Administrative Legal Professional
• Administrative Medical Professional
• Administrative Professional
• Dental Chairside Assistant
• Excutive Medical Assistant
• Health Information Coding
• Nuclear Medicine Technology

Non-Credit Programs

• Court Reporting

Concentration: Information Systems				Concentration: Networking
CIS102	PC Hardware Support & Service or			CIS102	PC Hardware Support & Service
CIS112	Operating Systems			CIS117	Windows 2000 Professional and Server or
CIS103	Networking Concepts			CIS103	Networking Concepts
CIS271	Database Management			CIS230	Windows 2000 Ntework Management or
CIS272	WAN/Communications			CIS152	Novell Network Administration
				CIS232	Windows 2000 Infrastructure or
				CIS203	Novell Network Advanced Administration
Concentration: Programming
CIS194	Visual Basi: Introduction or
CIS257	COBOL: Introduction
CIS249	Visual BAsic: Advanced or
CIS258	COBOL: Advanced
CIS255	C+: Introduction or
CIS253	Java: Introduction
CIS256	C++: Advanced or
CIS254	Java: Advanced

Internships

Computer Information Systems students are challenged to apply the concentration-specific knowledge gained through classroom and lab activities by completing one or two internships (equaling 120 hours) in a professional setting.

The program director works closely with prospective internship site supervisors to ensure meaning and successful on-the-job experiences for each student. In many cases, especially when the student has located the site, the interning student is so well received that full-time employment is offered after graduation.

Certification Examinations

Completion of various concentration electives provides the didactic information and hands-on practice necessary for graduates to sit for the national exams for the following certifications or credentials:

• Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) A+
• Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Networking+
• Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA)
• Certified Novell Administrator (CNA)

Completion of an additional CIS course, taken as the program’s open elective, provides a student with knowledge for the remaining exams for the

• Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) or the
• Certified Novell Engineer (CNE) credentials.