The CTIS Division at Foothill College consists of 5 Departments, each focusing on a different aspect of computer technology, and each offering degrees and certificates.
For questions about any program, view the on-line counseling page which allows you schedule an on-line counseling appointment, access the counseling message forums, and schedule in person appointments when necessary. The CTIS counselor Jerry Cellilo also teaches for the division. Contact him for questions about programs or career/transfer advice.
Click a program to view their degrees and certificates. See the Degrees page for an overview of all degrees and certificates offered in the CTIS Division.
B T (Business Technology)
Courses that train students for employment in clerical through supervisory roles in the modern professional workplace environment. Coursework specializes in the following areas: Office Manager, Business Communication, Word Processing and Desktop Publishing, Database, Accounting and Spreadsheets, and Internet/E-commerce.
CAST (Computers and Software Training)
Courses that help students gain mastery of software applications as tools in a variety of disciplines - web publishing and multimedia, print production, office and the home. Examples include Intro to Flash, Intermediate Flash Projects, Advanced Flash, Dreamweaver, QuarkXPress, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Microsoft Excel and Word, and Final Cut Pro.
CIS (Computer Information Systems)
Courses that teach the principles and techniques of writing software in a variety of languages and operating systems. Examples include Intro and Intermediate JAVA Programming, Software Development in C++, Intro to UNIX, Advanced Shell Programming, Perl, Computer Graphics Programming and Intro to Programming in MS Windows.
CNET (Computer Networking and Electronics)
Courses devoted to a full range of computer networking expertise. The Department offers programs in Data Communications & Network Management, Network Installation & Maintenance, Network Security and Wireless Networking.
COIN (Computers on the Internet)
Courses dealing with all aspects of the growing Internet. The Department offers programs in Electronic Commerce, Web Programming, Web Administration, and Web Design and Development. Example Courses include, Using the Internet, Electronic Commerce, Building WWW Sites, HTML & Publishing on the WWW, JavaScript & Vbscript, XML, Advanced HTML Topics, and Database Driven Websites.