Computer Information Systems
Associate of Applied Science Degree
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The Associate of Applied Science Degree is designed for students who plan careers as information systems specialists. This program is designed for a student who plans to obtain an entry-level position in the information technology field. It provides a broad background that allows for free movement within the computer industry.
Students must have the ability to type 20 WPM or have completed BTE 100.
Students may complete deficiencies concurrently with the beginning courses in the program. Students not meeting a course prerequisite must have the instructor permission to enroll.
General Education Courses
Introduction to PC Applications |
3 |
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Computer Literacy |
(3) |
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Public Speaking |
3 |
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Interpersonal Communication |
(3) |
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Problem Solving with (Software Package) |
3 |
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English Composition I: CO1 |
3 |
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Technical Writing I |
(3) |
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College Algebra: MA1 |
4 |
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16 |
Required Courses
Introduction to Business |
3 |
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Introduction to Computer Information Systems |
3 |
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Introduction to Operating Systems |
3 |
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Introduction to the Internet |
1 |
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Complete PC Database |
3 |
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PC Spreadsheet Concepts |
3 |
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Automated Project Management: MS Project |
3 |
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Database Design |
3 |
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Management of Information Systems |
3 |
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Systems Analysis & Design I |
3 |
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Cooperative Education |
3 |
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Capstone |
(3) |
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Introduction to Networking |
3 |
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Visual Basic Programming |
3 |
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Introduction to MS Visual Basic .NET (OOP) |
(3) |
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Computer Science I: (Language) |
(4) |
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Complete Web Authoring |
3 |
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Technology Foundations for E-Commerce |
3 |
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Electives: |
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3 |
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43-44 |
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Total Credit Hours |
62-63 |
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Electives can be any course: CIS, CNG, CSC, CWB, MGD (except CIS 118 or CSC 105)
Certificates
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Computer Application Specialist
Voice Recognition: Dragon |
1 |
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Introduction to PC Applications |
3 |
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Complete PC Word Processing |
3 |
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Complete PC Database |
3 |
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PC Spreadsheet Concepts |
3 |
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Complete Presentation Graphics |
3 |
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Total Credit Hours |
16 |
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Database
Introduction to the Internet |
1 |
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Introduction to Operating Systems |
3 |
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Complete PC Database |
3 |
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Advanced Access |
3 |
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Database Design |
3 |
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Introduction to PL/SQL |
3 |
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Total Credit Hours |
16 |
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Help Desk
Introduction to PC Applications |
3 |
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Introduction to Operating Systems |
3 |
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Introduction to Networking |
3 |
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Practicum |
1 |
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Introduction to TCP/IP |
3 |
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Computer Technician I: A+ |
4 |
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Total Credit Hours |
17 |
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IT Fundamentals
Technology for Career Development |
1 |
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Computer Keyboarding |
1 |
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Ten-Key by Touch |
(1) |
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Customer Service |
3 |
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Introduction to Computer Information Systems |
3 |
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Total Credit Hours |
8 |
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IT Security Essentials
PC Help Desk Skills |
3 |
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Principles of Information Security |
3 |
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Total Credit Hours |
6 |
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IT Support Essentials
Technology for Career Success |
2 |
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Practicum |
1 |
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Computer Technician I: A+ |
4 |
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Total Credit Hours |
7 |
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Network Essentials
Introduction to Operating Systems |
3 |
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Introduction to Networking |
3 |
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Total Credit Hours |
6 |
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Programming
Problem Solving with (Software Package) |
3 |
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Visual Basic Programming |
3 |
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Introduction to MS Visual Basic .NET (OOP) |
(3) |
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Computer Science I: (Language) |
4 |
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Computer Science II: (Language) |
4 |
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Computer Architecture/Assembly Language Programming |
4 |
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Total Credit Hours |
18 |
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Software Fundamentals
Word Processing I |
1 |
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Word Processing II |
1 |
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Microsoft Outlook |
1 |
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PC Databases I |
1 |
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PC Spreadsheets I |
1 |
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PC Spreadsheets II |
1 |
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Total Credit Hours |
6 |
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