Computer Software Technology: AAS Degree
The Computer Software Technology program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions requiring computer application software skills. The program offers emphases in PC Technician, Graphic and Web Design, General Technology and Application Software Specialist. This is a Programs of Study articulated program. For more information click here .jpg)
The outcomes identified below define the knowledge and skill sets
that graduates will possess at the end of their program of study.
• Apply the principles of effectively using computer related terminology.
• Understand and apply the principles of microcomputer operating systems, professional office suite applications, desktop publishing, software, web browsers and electronic mail.
• Understand the principles of legal and ethical issues related to the workplace.
• Understand the principles of programming and the ability to apply them using a programming language.
Minimum credit hours required: 62
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General Education Requirements: 25 credits
Composition (6)
ENG 101¹ College Composition I (3)
ENG 102¹ College Composition II (3)
Mathematics (3)
MAT 142 College Mathematics (3)
Arts/Humanities (6)
Any approved General Education courses in the Arts/Humanities category.
Social/Behavioral Sciences (6)
Any approved General Education courses in the Social/Behavioral Sciences category.
Physical/Biological Sciences (4)
Any approved General Education course in the Physical/Biological Sciences category.
Degree Core Requirements: 37 credit hours
Required: 26 credit hours
BUS 204¹ Business Communications (3)
CIS 110 Windows, the Internet and Online learning (3)
CIS 120 Introduction to Computer Information Systems (3)
CIS 122 Introduction to MS Word (3)
CIS 123 Introduction to Spreadsheets (3)
CIS 125 Introduction to Databases (3)
CIS 128 Introduction to Presentation Graphics (3)
CIS 220¹ Computer Programming I (4)
LDR 115 Workplace Ethics (1)
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Degree ElectiveTracks: 11 credit hours
Select at least 11 credit hours from one of the following tracks:
PC Technician Track (11):
CIS 130 Computer Repair and A + Prep (4)
CIS 230¹ Implementing and Supporting Windows (4)
CIS 240 Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows Server (4)
CIS 161 UNIX Administration I (4)
CIS 289 Internship I (1-6)
CIS 298 Special Topics (1-6)
Graphics and Web Design Track (11):
ART 130 Computer Graphics (3)
CIS 117 Introduction to Web Page Design (3)
ART 135¹ Photoshop (3)
ART 136 Digital Photography (3)
CIS 289 Internship I (1-6)
CIS 298 Special Topics (1-6)
Application Software Specialist Track (11):
CIS 117 Introduction to Web Page Design (3)
CIS 165 Basic Game Design Creation (3)
CIS 167 Game Design Fundamentals (3)
CIS 289 Internship I (1-6)
CIS 298 Special Topics (1-6)
General Technology Track (11):
ART 130 Computer Graphics (3)
CIS 117 Introduction to Web Page Design (3)
CIS 130 Computer Repair and A + Prep (4)
CIS 230 Implementing and Supporting Windows (4)
CIS 240 Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows Server (4)
CIS 289 Internship I (1-6)
CIS 298 Special Topics (1-6)
Video Game Development Track (11)
CIS 165 Basic Game Design and Creation 3)
CIS 167 Game Design Fundamentals (3
CIS 168 History of Video Games (3)
ART 130 Computer Graphics (3)
CIS 289 Internship I (1-6)
CIS 298 Special Topics (1-6)
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