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Information Technology

IT: Computer Applications Specialist

Associate of Applied Science




Information Technology: Computer Applications Specialist

Description

The Associate in Applied Science degree in Information Technology: Computer Applications Specialist is designed to enhance the information technology skills gained, focusing on advanced software skills - including application implementation, development, and operating systems - necessary for entry-level software technician support positions.  A Certificate of Completion (CCL) is also available.

Associate of Applied Science = 61-65 credits

Program Prerequisites: None

Required Courses:

Credits:

21-22

CIS105

Survey of Computer Information Systems

3

BPC/CIS114DE

Excel Spreadsheet

3

BPC/CIS117DM

Microsoft Access: Database Management

3

BPC/CIS118DB

Desktop Presentation: PowerPoint

3

+ CIS190

Introduction to Local Area Networks (3) OR

 

CNT140++

Cisco (Any CNT140++ course)

3-4

MST150++

Microsoft Windows (any MST150++ module)

3

GBS151

Introduction to Business

3

Restricted Electives:

Credits:

15-16

BPC/CIS120AK

Introduction to Digital Video Editing

1

BPC/CIS120DC

Flash: Digital Animation

3

BPC/CIS120DF

Computer Graphics: Adobe Photoshop

3

BPC/CIS120DH

Computer Graphics: Microsoft Visio

3

BPC/CIS121AB

Microsoft Command Line Operations

1

BPC/CIS121AE

Windows Operating System: Level I

1

CIS126DL

Linux Operating System

3

+ BPC138DA

Desktop Design and Publishing Using Adobe InDesign

3

+ BPC170

Computer Maintenance I: A+ Prep

3

CIS133DA

Internet/Web Development Level I

3

+ CIS159

Visual Basic Programming I (3) OR

 

+ CIS162AD

C#: Level I (3) OR

 

+ CIS163AA

Java Programming: Level I (3)

3

+ CIS169

Introduction to Visual Basic for Applications

3

+ BPC/CIS214DE

Advanced Excel Spreadsheet: Level II

3

+ BPC/CIS217AM

Advanced Microsoft Access: Database Management

3

+ BPC/CIS220DF

Advanced Photoshop

3

+ CIS238DL

Linux System Administration

3

+ MST152++

Microsoft Windows Server (any MST152++ module)

4

General Education Requirements:
Credits: 
25-27

CORE: Credits: 15-17

 

First-Year Composition
      Any approved General Education course in the First-Year Composition Area 

6

Oral Communication
      Any approved General Education course in the Oral Communication Area

3

Critical Reading
      Any approved General Education course in the Critical Reading Area

3

Mathematics
      MAT120               Intermediate Algebra (5) OR
      Satisfactory completion of a higher level mathematics course     

3-5

Distribution Credits: 10

Humanities & 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