Computer Technology

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Associate in Applied Science in Computer Technology

Turn your passion for gigahertz and megabytes into a high-paying career with the Rio Salado College Computer Technology program.

In as little as 18 months you could be on your way to becoming a web developer, network administrator, technician, or programmer.

The U.S. Department of Labor estimates that high-tech computer jobs will be among the fastest growing through 2014, with growth rates between 40 and 60 percent. With such rapid growth, a new career in computer technology could be your ticket to success!
Required Courses: 16
Certificate of Completion in Computer Usage and Applications
16
Certificate of Completion in Network Professional (5042) OR 
11
Certificate of Completion in Advanced Computer Usage and Applications (5218) OR
34
Certificate of Completion in Networking (5215) OR
34
Certificate of Completion in Programming (5047) OR
34
Certificate of Completion in Web Design (5216) OR
34
Certificate of Completion in Technology Troubleshooting and A+ Preparation (5044)
35

Restricted Electives: Credits: 4-28  
Students must choose 4-28 credits of restricted electives from the list below. Students completing the Certificate of Completion in Computer Usage and Applications or the Certificate of Completion in Network Professional must take a minimum of 15 credits in an emphasis area, i.e. networking, programming, web design, etc. Students must meet with a Program Advisor to identify course selections.
BPCxxx Any Business-Personal Computers Course OR 0.5-4
CCTxxx Any Corporate Computer Technology Course or OR 1-4
CISxxx Any Computer Information Systems Course OR 1-4
OASxxx Any Office Automation Systems Course 0.5-4

General Education Requirements: 25
General Education 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* Satisfactory completion of a higher level mathematics 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 Education Distribution: 10
Humanities and Fine Arts 3
Any approved general education course in the Humanities and Fine Arts area.  
Natural Sciences 4
Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences area.  
Social and Behavioral Sciences 3
Any approved general education course in the Social and Behavioral Sciences area.  

NOTE: *Indicates course has a prerequisite and/or corequisites.
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for all courses required within the program.
Minimum GPA: 2.00

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