Computer Software Technology: AAS Degree
The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Software Technology is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions requiring computer software application skills and/or the ability to support end-users. The program offers emphases in PC Technician, Graphic and Web Design and Application Software Specialist. This is a Tech Prep articulated program. For more information regarding Tech Prep, click here.
Minimum credit hours required: 62 
General Education Requirements: 26–27 credit hours
See page 21 for courses that will satisfy General Education Requirements below.
Composition (6)
ENG 101¹ College Composition I (3)
ENG 102¹ College Composition II (3)
Mathematics (4)
MAT 151¹ College Algebra (4)
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 (4–5)
Any approved General Education course in the Physical/Biological Sciences category. |
Degree Core Requirements: 36 credit hours
Required: 35 credit hours
LDR 115 Workplace Ethics (1)
BUS 204¹ Business Communications (3)
CIS 110 Windows, the Internet and Online learning(3)
CIS 111 Principles of Programming (2)
CIS 120 Introduction to Computer Information Systems (3)
CIS 122 Introduction to MS Word (2)
CIS 123 Introduction to Excel Spreadsheets (2)
CIS 125 Introduction to Databases (3)
CIS 220¹ Computer Programming I (4)
CIS 222¹ Advanced MS Word (2)
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 135¹ Basic Server Operating Systems (4)
CIS 161 UNIX Administration I (4)
CIS 230¹ Implementing and Supporting Windows (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 (2)
CIS 127¹ Introduction to Desktop Publishing (3)
CIS 217¹ Web Publishing I (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 113 Introduction to PowerPoint (1)
CIS 117 Introduction to Web Page Design (2)
CIS 127 Introduction to Desktop Publishing (3)
CIS 217 Web Publishing I (3)
CIS 223 Advanced Excel Spreadsheets (2)
CIS 289 Internship I (1-6)
CIS 298 Special Topics (1-6)
General Technology Track (11):
ART 130 Computer Graphics (3)
CIS 113 Introduction to PowerPoint (1)
CIS 117 Introduction to Web Page Design (2)
CIS 130 Computer Repair and A + Prep (4)
CIS 223¹ Advanced Excel Spreadsheets (2)
CIS 230 Implementing and Supporting Windows (4)
CIS 289 Internship I (1-6)
CIS 298 Special Topics (1-6)
¹ Placement test and/or prerequisite required. |
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