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Options (see the Options list for possibleselections)*...............................................................0–6*Because of the university requirement of demonstratingproficiency in a single second language at either the secondor fourth semester level, you should consult the transferguide of the university to which you wish to transfer forspecific instructions. To demonstrate proficiency by meansother than course work, see p. 55 of the catalog.E. General Electives:...................................................1Please consult your academic counselor or faculty advisorfor the selection of general electives; the university transferguides may list additional courses which are eitherrequired or recommended in this major.Total credits required for degree:.......................... 64NETWORKINGCertificateMajor Code: CERT.NETWKContact: Business and Liberal Arts Division (928) 344-7689Program Purpose: Graduates will demonstrate basicknowledge in computer networking that will preparethem to obtain an entry-level position within the field.Program Description: The computer networking certificateis appropriate for students who want to obtainan entry-level position in network administration for abusiness, government agency, or nonprofit organizations.The program provides hands-on training in state-of-theart computer technology. With appropriate choice ofcourses, the majority of this certificate may be completedwhile pursuing the Associate of Applied Science inComputer Information Systems.A. Required major courses:.................................. 26CIS 120 Introduction to Computer Information Systems.3CIS 175 Computer Security.........................................4CIS 260 Introduction to Operating Systems..................3CIS 270 Networking 1.................................................3CIS 271 Networking 2.................................................3CIS 275 Network Security...........................................4CIS 276 Information Systems Security..........................3CIS 295 Structured Systems Analysis and Design...........3Total credits required for certificate:..................... 32NURSING (THE HEALINGCOMMUNITY CURRICULUM)Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degreeMajor Code: AAS.NURHCContact: Department of Nursing and Allied Health,(928) 317-6049Program Purpose: Graduates will demonstrate (1)knowledge and skills to provide safe care as an entrylevel nurse, (2) basic knowledge in nursing that will preparethem for the registered nurse licensure examination,and (3) competency in communication, critical thinking,quantitative analysis, and technological applications.Program Description and Competencies: The AWCnursing program is part of a group of community collegesand Northern Arizona University, called “the HealingCommunity”. The Healing Community has designed acurriculum to provide a practical nurse exit, an associatedegree exit, and a baccalaureate degree in nursing.Program graduates are expected to:• independently perform all learned nursing skills safely andwithin established guidelines.• synthesize theory, research, and critical thinking to formulateand implement decisions related to complex nursingpractice situations.• synthesize and integrate physical, emotional, and spiritualcomponents of caring behaviors for self, individuals, families,and groups.• integrate concepts of diversity in providing nursing care toindividuals, families, and groups.• communicate effectively in complex situations to achievemutually defined goals in collaboration with clients, families,peers, faculty, and other members of the health care team• apply the nursing process to meet the learning needs of individuals,families, and groups including peers.• analyze the nurse’s role in ethical, legal, and political issueswithin the healthcare system.• collaborate with members of the healthcare team withinthe organizational structure to manage client care throughsupervision, delegation, coordination, and procurement ofavailable resources.B. Other departmental requirements:..................... 6118CIS electives................................................................6