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Computer Technology 

Associate in Applied Science in Computer Technology

The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in 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.

Associate in Applied Science in Computer Technology

Required Courses 34-35
Certificate Title Credits
Certificate of Completion in Advanced Computer Usage and Applications OR 34
Certificate of Completion in Networking OR 34
Certificate of Completion in Programming OR 34
Certificate of Completion in Web Design OR 34

Restricted Electives

Restricted Electives
Students must choose 4-5 credits of restricted electives from the list below.
4-5
Course # Course Title Credits
BPCxxx Any Business-Personal Computers Course OR 0.5-4
CCTxxx Any Corporate Computer Technology Course OR 1-4
CISxxx Any Computer Information Systems Course OR 1-4
OASxxx Any Office Automation Systems Course 0.5-4

General Education Requirements

General Education Requirements 25
General Education Core 15
Course # Course Title Credits
First-Year Composition
ENG101 *
ENG102 *
First-Year Composition (3) AND
First-Year Composition (3)
6
Oral Communication
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication 3
Critical Reading
CRE101*
CRE111 *
Critical and Evaluative Reading I
OR
Critical Reading for Business and Industry
OR
Equivalent as indicated by assessment

3
Mathematics
MAT102 * Mathematical Concepts/Applications
OR
Satisfactory completion of a higher level mathematics course.


3
General Education Distribution 10
Humanities and Fine Arts
Any approved general education course in the Humanities and Fine Arts area.
3

Social and Behavioral Sciences
Any approved general education course in the Social and Behavioral Sciences area.

3
Natural Sciences
Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences area.
4
Click any of the above course #'s for detailed information and register for it today! **

 

Notes

  • The total amount of credits required for this degree is 64.
  • Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses within the program
  • Minimum GPA: 2.00
  • * Indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites
  • ** Not all classes are offered every semester. Contact an academic advisor for additional information

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