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Computer Proficiency
 
All undergraduate students must demonstrate basic computing skills prior to graduation from the University. This requirement may be satisfied by:
 

1.

passing the Computer Proficiency Examination* (CPE),

 

or

2.

passing CIS 150: Introduction to Computer Applications, or another CIS course specified by the major,

 

or

3.

for students who are pursuing a major leading to teacher certification: passing EDM 310: Microcomputing Systems in Education. This course is required for all teacher certification programs.
 
The following students are required to take the Computer Proficiency Examination (CPE): (1) all students who plan to major in any program in the College of Arts and Sciences and (2) all students who plan to take CIS 250. Students not passing the CPE must complete CIS 150 (Introduction to Computer Applications) prior to enrolling in CIS 250.
 
In addition to new student orientation, the proficiency exam is administered four times during the semester. Times, dates, and location of the exams are found in the University Schedule of Classes and http://www.cis.usouthal.edu/proficiencyexam.
 

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