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: 16-35
Certificate Title Credits
Certificate of Completion in Computer Usage and Applications OR 16
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 4-28 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.
4-28
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 * First-Year Composition (3) AND 3
ENG102 * First-Year Composition (3) 3
Oral Communication
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication 3
Mathematics
MAT102 *

Mathematical Concepts/Applications
OR
Satisfactory completion of a higher level mathematics course.
3
Critical Reading
CRE101 *

CRE111 *
Critical and Evaluative Reading I
OR
Critical Reading for Business and Industry
OR
Equivalent as indicated by assessment
3
General Education Distribution: 10
Humanities and Fine Arts
Any approved general education course in the Humanities and Fine Arts area.
3
Natural Sciences
Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences area.
4
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Any approved general education course in the Social and Behavioral Sciences area.
3
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NOTES:
*Indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites. Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for all courses within the program. Minimum GPA: 2.00
**Not all classes are offered every semester. Contact an academic advisor for additional information.