Microsoft Office Certificate
Earning a certificate from SRJC is a credible and well respected accomplishment that reflects well on your employment resume. The Microsoft Office certificate will ensure a prospective employer that you are well versed in the Microsoft Office applications. Take a moment to view the requirements of the newly revised Microsoft Office certificate. Perhaps you already qualify! Perhaps you are only a couple of courses short of qualifying! Perhaps you are just beginning your SRJC education, and the certificate will be something you can work towards at a future date.
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Digital Media Program
SRJC offers programs and classes to help you discover your path toward a career in Digital Media. Start exploring this dynamic field by enrolling in CS 74.11: Introduction to Digital Media, a one-semester foundation in interactive media and web design programs as well as video and sound production, and game design.
This course is the foundation for Digital Media certificates and majors, including the existing Interactive Media Design certificate and major, and the 3D Modeling and Animation, Audio Production, Digital Filmmaking certificates and Game Programming major coming soon to SRJC.
Sample multiple semester-long classes in a variety of digital media applications including Photoshop, Flash, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, 3D Studio Max, Pro Tools, InDesign and more! The SRJC Computer Studies Department is an Authorized Adobe Training Center (ATCP) in Dreamweaver, Flash, Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
SRJC has been recognized by Adobe in worldwide rankings for its training programs and instruction. SRJC's digital media courses and programs prepare students with the skill sets needed in the workplace today.
Software Changes
Beginning Fall 2010, Adobe classes in the Computer Studies department will be taught using the new version Creative Suite 5. This includes Dreamweaver, Flash, Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop. Students will find the best prices for purchasing CS5 suites at the SRJC bookstore through a special buy only for California Community Colleges.
Adobe Honors SRJC Program
Each quarter the Adobe industry partnership program honors top-ranked training centers and individual instructors. The Adobe program in the Computer Studies Department competes with private training institutions throughout the world.
At the end of each class, students are required to submit a thorough online evaluation through "Metrics That Matter." It gives detailed feedback and information about how the training enhances student graphic skills in the workplace.
For the third quarter of 2008, SRJC Instructor Cyndi Reese was the #2 instructor and the SRJC Adobe program was recognized for having the most evaluations at a high rating of performance. This is a great honor to SRJC’s Acrobat, Dreamweaver, Flash, Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop instructors for their quality instruction.
Course Names and Numbers Have Changed
The Computer Studies Department, previously the Computer and Information Sciences Department, renumbered all of its courses during the 2009-2010 academic year.
All courses that previously had a CIS prefix, for example CIS101A, now have a CS prefix and, in most cases, a new number.
In addition, office applications courses that were previously in the BOT Department have moved to the Computer Studies Department. They now start with the CS prefix as well.
This process was completed in spring 2010. Some courses had their "old" numbers for fall 2009, while some already had their new numbers.
To assist you in finding the course that you want, you may access the following tables that list each course with its old and new numbers:
In addition, here is an explanation of the new numbering scheme.
New Courses Offered
CS 19.21A: Introduction to Programming with C# (4 units)
This course is designed to introduce students to the concepts of computer programming using the C# programming language. The student will write programs to implement a variety of typical applications. There’s an emphasis on structured programming techniques, writing readable code, and developing user-friendly programs. Concepts introduced include: data types, constants and variables, flow of control, decisions and loops, forms and simple C# controls as elements of the user interface, arrays, scope of variables, functions, string manipulation, rudimentary file operations, and error handling.
CS 19.21B: Advanced C# Programming (3 units)
Second semester course in C# programming for the CIS 19A graduate or the person who has prior programming experience but has not worked with C#. Students prepare reasonably complex programs and work with language features, including event-driven programming, user interface design, advanced use of functions, advanced string manipulation and text handling, multidimensional arrays, advanced file operations, relational database programming, and object-oriented design and programming using various features of the .Net framework class libraries.
If there are any questions, please contact:
Sujan Sarkar – ssarkar@santarosa.edu
Sean Kirkpatrick – skirkpatrick@santarosa.edu
CS Department – (707) 527-4778
New Department Name
Since fall 2008, the Computer Studies Department started to use its new department name. The name better reflects the different disciplines taught in the department, including computer basics, graphics and multimedia, networking, IT, programming, Web, and office applications.
We’ve Grown!
CS has merged with the Business Office Technologies and Graphics Design departments so that students will be able to find the computer course they need at one location. Look to Computer Studies for your one-stop-computer-shop.
New Programs and Degrees
CS has recently added the Computer Help Desk certificate to its impressive list of career-oriented programs. This is a one-year course of study to prepare the student to enter the workforce as an entry-level help desk technician.
The new Interactive Media Design Program at Santa Rosa Junior College provides students with the education needed to create exciting interactive media designs and experiences. This is both a certificate program and a major for an associates degree.
Recent Additions
- IT Essentials Certification Training in A+
- Firewall Specialist
- Network Security Fundamentals
CS Instructor Achievements
- Cyndi Reese, Adobe Graphics Instructor, was one of five featured educators in the Adobe Creative Suite 5 launch video in April 2010. She also serves as an Adobe Education Leader for Higher Education.
- Scott Rosen was awarded a doctorate in education