Computer Technology
Associate of Applied Science
[ Rebecca Elliott, Crystal White ]
The Computer Technology program is an instructional program that is designed to prepare individuals for entry level positions managing computer operations in an office environment while also developing the skills necessary for future advancement. This curriculum offers training in software configuration, troubleshooting, social media management, and basic web design and administration. Successful completion of the first year (32 hours) leads to the Computer Technology Certificate. Students successfully completing the full 60 hours will be awarded an Associates of Applied Science degree.
CIP Code: 520407
Program Code: 8740
Freshman Year
First Semester — 15 hrs
Course
Title
Hours
Description
ELEC-CSSPT
CSC SPT Elective
3
Choose CSC 1113 Computer Concepts, CSC 1123 Computer Applications or SPT 1113 Public Speaking
BOT-1233
Microsoft Word I
3
This course focuses on improving keyboarding techniques using the touch method and on production of documents using Microsoft Word functions. Three hours lecture.
BOT-1763
Communications Essentials
3
This course focuses on the basic English competencies and communication skills necessary to be successful and effective in the workplace in addition to effectively contributing to a team while working with a diverse population. Three hours lecture.
BOT-1313
Applied Business Mathematics
3
This course is designed to develop competency in mathematics for business use, with emphasis on the touch method. Three hours lecture.
BOT-1493
Social Media Management
3
This course teaches students how to develop and maintain a social media presence in a personal and professional capacity. Students will engage in community and internet- based projects with special emphasis on blogs, wikis, social networking sites, photo-sharing sites, instant messaging video-sharing sites, podcasts, widgets, virtual worlds, and more. Three hours lecture.
Second Semester — 15 hrs
Course
Title
Hours
Description
BOA-2613
Business Communications
3
This course develops communication skills among multicultural audiences with emphasis on principles of writing business correspondence, generating reports and presentations, and preparing for the job interview process. Three hours lecture.
BOT-2433
Quickbooks
3
This course applies basic accounting principles using Quickbooks. Three hours lecture.
BOT-1823
Microsoft Excel I
3
This course focuses on application Microsoft Excel as an aid to management decision making. Three hours lecture.
BOT-2133
Desktop Publishing
3
This course will present graphic design techniques, principles of page layout and design, and electronic publishing terminology and applications to create a variety of documents such as flyers, brochures, newsletters, and business cards using advanced features of processing software. Three hours lecture.
IST-ELECT
Info Systems Tech Elective
3
Choose from any IST course.
Sophomore Year
First Semester — 15 hrs
Course
Title
Hours
Description
BOT-1853
Microsoft Excel II
3
This course is a continuation of Microsoft® Excel® I and focuses on advanced functions and applications of the software. Three hours lecture.
ENG-1113
English Composition I
3
English 1113 prepares the student to think critically and compose texts for academic and professional rhetorical situations. Three hours lecture.
BAD-1113
Introduction to Business
3
This course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of business. Main topics include current business and economic environment, entrepreneurship, marketing, management, financial management, and business careers. Three hours lecture.
IST-ELECT
Info Systems Tech Elective
3
Choose from any IST course.
IST-ELECT
Info Systems Tech Elective
3
Choose from any IST course.
Second Semester — 15 hrs
Course
Title
Hours
Description
BOT-2183
Career Readiness
3
This course is designed to prepare students for employment by teaching the importance of interviewing skills, employer expectations, employability skills, work ethics, and job retention skills. Three hours lecture.
BOT-1243
Microsoft Word II
3
This course is a continuation of Microsoft Word I and focuses on production of documents using Microsoft Word. Production with accuracy is stressed. And practice is given through a variety of documents for skillbuilding. Three hours lecture.
FINE-ELECT
Fine Arts Elective
3
Choose from any fine arts classes.
SBA-ELECT
Social/Behavioral Science Elective
3
Choose any Social or Behavioral Science course in sociology, psychology, political science, geography, economics, or educational psychology.
ELEC-MATSC*
Math/Science Elective
3
Choose MAT 1313 College Algebra (or higher MAT course) or a BIO, CHE, or PHY Science course
*Student may select MAT 1313 or SCI-ELECT Science Elective (4 hours)