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Computer Technology 

Earn a Computer Technology Degree

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. The 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 development in computers; graphical applications; electronic spreadsheets; database; word processing; and computer operating systems.

CIPS Code: 11.0301

Associate in Applied Science in Computer Technology

Required Courses 34
Certificate Title Credits
Certificate of Completion in Advanced Computer Usage and Applications OR 34
Certificate of Completion in Digital Design OR 34
Certificate of Completion in Networking: Design and System Support OR 34
Certificate of Completion in Programming OR 34
Certificate of Completion in Web Design: User Interface OR 34

Restricted Electives

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

General Education Requirements

General Education Requirements 22-25
General Education Core 12-15
Course # Course Title Credits
First-Year Composition
ENG101 *
ENG102 *
First-Year Composition Shared Unique Number Number ENG1101 (3) AND
First-Year Composition Shared Unique Number Number ENG1102 (3)
6
Oral Communication
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication Shared Unique Number Number COM1100 3
Critical Reading
CRE101*
CRE111 *
College Critical Reading (3) OR
Critical Reading for Business and Industry (3) OR
Equivalent as indicated by assessment




0-3
Mathematics
MAT102 * Mathematical Concepts/Applications (3) 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 61-64.
  • 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
  • xxx Indicates any module
  • ** Not all classes are offered every semester. Contact an academic advisor for additional information

Start earning your computer technology degree today. Contact Rio Salado for information about our class schedule, degree programs, enrollment, financial aid and more!

 

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