View Computer Applications A.A.S.:
311
View Administrative Support Technology
Certificate (R): 195 (Deleted: Effective Fall 2006)
View Information Technology Certificate: 213
Computer Applications A.A.S.: 311
Revised: Effective Semester - Fall 2006
The Computer Applications program is for students who want to use the computer as a tool of productivity. The General Education courses, in conjunction with specialized courses, provide a broad foundation and sharpen students' skills in preparation for entry into or advancement in today's workplace.
The degree prepares students for a wide variety of positions involving the use of application software. Job possibilities include support in the areas of accounting, finance, marketing, sales, administration, and any area that requires the use of computer applications as a necessary tool of production. Emphasis is placed on the proficient use of software applications as well as the ability to use those applications as tools in decision making, managing people and information, communicating effectively, enhancing company viability, and addressing many of today's technology challenges. The degree provides students with in-depth knowledge in more than one application area and has the potential to lead to Microsoft certification in those areas.
The computer applications program participates in a interdisciplinary Web Careers program, which includes an A.A.S. and four certificate curricula. For more information on the Web Careers see Web Careers. An interdisciplinary Computer Gaming and Stimulation certificate and degree are also available; see Gaming.
| General Education and Other Requirements (23 credit hours) | ||
| EN 101 | Techniques of Reading and Writing I | 3 |
| English foundation * | 3 | |
| Health foundation | 1 | |
| Mathematics foundation | 3 | |
| Speech foundation | 3 | |
| Arts or humanities distribution | 3 | |
| Behavioral and social sciences distribution | 3 | |
| Natural sciences lab distribution | 4 | |
Total credit hours
for general education and other requirements |
23 |
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Information Technology Track (37 credit hours) |
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| Information Technology Requirements | ||
| CA 106 | Computer Use and Management | |
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| CA 172 | Internet and Web LIteracy | 3 |
| CA120 | Introduction to Computer Applications | 3 |
| CA 141 | Introduction to Database Applications | 3 |
| CA 232 | Word Processing Applications | 3 |
| CA 252 | Spreadsheet Applications | 3 |
| CA 272 | Web Site Development with XHTML | 3 |
Total
credit hours for information technology requirements |
18 | |
| Any CA class or IS 195. Any course from other business and computer-related disciplines (such as AA, AC, BA, CG, CS, EC, MG, NW, PR, and TR) may also be included as elective upon consent of the department.** | ||
Total Electives |
19 | |
Total credit hours for
information technology track 60 |
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* EN 109 recommended |
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