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Certification Renewal Units are credits which may be applied toward license renewal only after earning a Master's degree, or after completion of thirty-six (36) semester hours beyond the Bachelor's Degree of approved academic credit. Division of Professional Standards's one CRU is equivalent to two contact hours in an approved seminar or program. Ninety (90) CRUs are required for renewal. A total of 15 CRUs equals one semester hour. CRUs can be used with semester or quarter hours in any combination providing the equivalent of six semester hours is reached. For a CRU to be valid, the program provider must be pre-approved by the Division Assessment. Make sure that you have verified this information prior to taking any seminar or program. Refer to the following URL for more comprehensive information: http://www.doe.state.in.us/dps/renewal/CRUindex.html FASTNET Accelerated Online Courses The following courses approved for CRU's are offered as FASTNET Accelerated (8-week) Online Courses. For complete descriptions of individual courses, go to Course Outlines, select the area of study and then the individual course from the drop down list. Several of the OAD courses listed below help prepare a student to take the associated MOS Certification Exam*. The MOS Exam will be taken during the 7th week of the 8-week class, with an opportunity to re-test during the 8th week (if necessary). Cost of the exam and a practice exam CD are generally billed in addition to tuition when a student registers for one of these courses. All courses are 8-week online classes that apply to approved degree programs for those students who decide to go on and earn college degrees. Important Software Note: Most courses in this area require software programs that are part of the Microsoft Office Professional Suite+. A full version with educational pricing is available through Ivy Tech's Online Bookstore at the Terre Haute Campus for approximately $70.
	CIS101 Introduction to Microcomputers 3 credits Prerequisites: ENG 031 or demonstrated competencies Introduces the physical components and operations of microcomputers. Focuses on computer literacy and provides hands-on training in three areas of microcomputer application software: word processing, electronic spreadsheets and database management.	CIS102 Information Systems Fundamentals 3 credits Prerequisites:ENG025, ENG032, MAT044 or demonstrated competencies. Introduces data processing and programming with emphasis on hands-on computer experience. Examines the role of data processing in an organization, including data processing applications, computer hardware and software, internal data representation, stored program concepts, systems and programming design, flowcharting, and data communications. Reviews the history of computers, related computer careers, the social impact of computers, and computer security.
	*+OAD103 Word Processing Applications (02302a) 3 credits Includes MOS Word 2003 Certification Exam Prerequisites: Typing proficiency 30 GWAM Introduces the concepts of word processing systems. Offers hands-on experience in the operation of a specific word processing software package.	*+OAD110 Presentation Graphics (02303a) 3 credits Includes MOS PowerPoint 2003 Certification Exam Prerequisites: None Provides "hands-on" experience and familiarizes students with design and layout techniques and practical applications of business presentations.
	+OAD114 Desktop Publishing (02304a) 3 credits Publisher 2003 Prerequisites: OAD103 Emphasizes the production of publication-quality documents. Attention is given to design, layout, and production techniques. Fonts, graphics, and page composition are integrated into camera-ready documents using computer software and hardware.	OAD214 Multimedia Design (02306a) 3 credits Prerequisites: OAD103 Create multimedia presentations for primary delivery via the Internet. Attention is given to design and layout principles and production techniques. Color and editing graphics and photographs will be introduced. Students will also apply their design skills to preparing documents for electronic publishing on the World Wide Web.
	*+OAD218 Spreadsheets (02307a) 3 credits Includes MOS Excel 2003 Certification Exam Prerequisites: "C" or better in MAT050 (or demonstrated competency) Provides an in-depth understanding of worksheet design, charting, what-if analysis, worksheet database creation and manipulation, and OLE. Knowledge will be applied to various business applications. Integration of spreadsheets in other applications will be addressed	*+OAD222 Database Applications (02308a) 3 credits Includes Access 2003 Certification Exam Prerequisites: "C" or better in ENG025 & ENG032 (or demonstrated competency) Provides "hands-on" experience and familiarizes students with the creation and management of a database.

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