Computer Technology Degree

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Associate in Applied Science in Computer Technology

The Computer Technology program is designed to provide information and training on the use, application and technological developments of computers in a changing electronic environment. Course work is aimed primarily at students interested in developing skills in the business or personal computing environment. Specifically, the courses provide instruction in the following areas: computer applications in the business environment and current trends and developments in computers; graphical applications; electronic spreadsheets; database; word processing; and computer operating systems.
Required Courses: 11-16
Certificate of Completion in Network Professional OR
11
Certificate of Completion in Computer Usage and Applications
16

Restricted Electives: (Choose 23-28 credits from the following) 23-28
Students must choose 23-28 credits of restricted electives. Of those electives, 15 credits must be taken in an emphasis area, i.e. networking, programming, desktop publishing, etc. Students must meet with a program advisor to identify course selections.
BPCxxx Any Business-Personal Computers course OR .5-4
CCTxxx Any Corporate Technology Course or OR 1-4
CISxxx Any Computer Information Systems course OR 1-4
OASxxx Any Office Automation Systems course .5-4

General Studies Requirements: 25
General Studies Core: 15
First-Year Composition 6
ENG101* First-Year Composition (3) AND  
ENG102* First-Year Composition (3)  
Oral Communication 3
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication  
Mathematics 3
MAT102* Mathematical Concepts/Applications (3) OR  
MATxxx* Any Higher Level MAT Course  
Critical Reading 3
CRE101* Critical and Evaluative Reading I (3) OR  
CRE111* Critical Reading for Business and Industry (3) OR
Equivalent as indicated by assessment		  
General Studies Distribution: 10
Humanities and Fine Arts 3
Any approved general studies course in the Humanities and Fine Arts area.  
Natural Sciences 4
Any approved general studies course in the Natural Sciences area.  
Social and Behavioral Sciences 3
Any approved general studies course in the Social and Behavioral Sciences area.  
NOTE: *Indicates course has a prerequisite and/or corequisite.
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for all courses required within the program.
Minimum GPA: 2.00

The following Certificate of Completion is also available:
Certificate of Completion in Computer Usage and Applications

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