Computer Technology - Associate of Applied Science
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Program Overview
Computer Technology - Associate of Applied Science
The Associate of Applied Science in Computer Technology prepares students for entry-level work in the IT field. Skills include PC repair, installing and configuring operating systems, managing network systems, and installing and configuring standard business software.
Program Overview
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 60-62 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
Program Requirements
- General Education requirements: 12-14 credits
- Core Requirements:
- BCIS 1110: Introduction to Information Systems (3 credits)
- or OECS 105: Introduction to Information Technology (3 credits)
- OECS 125: Operating Systems (3 credits)
- or OECS 269: Network Security (3 credits)
- OECS 185: PC Maintenance and Repair I (3 credits)
- OECS 204: Linux Operating System (3 credits)
- OECS 207: Windows (3 credits)
- OECS 215: Spreadsheet Applications (3 credits)
- OECS 221: Internship I (3 credits)
- OECS 230: Data Communications and Networks I (3 credits)
- OECS 231: Data Communications and Networks II (3 credits)
- FDMA 1360: Web Design I (3 credits)
- Electives: 15 credits
Course List
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | 12-14 | |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| PSYC 1110G | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| or SOCI 1110G | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| BCIS 1110 | Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
| or OECS 105 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 |
| OECS 125 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| or OECS 269 | Network Security | 3 |
| OECS 185 | PC Maintenance and Repair I | 3 |
| OECS 204 | Linux Operating System | 3 |
| OECS 207 | Windows | 3 |
| OECS 215 | Spreadsheet Applications | 3 |
| OECS 221 | Internship I | 3 |
| OECS 230 | Data Communications and Networks I | 3 |
| OECS 231 | Data Communications and Networks II | 3 |
| FDMA 1360 | Web Design I | 3 |
Suggested Plan of Study
The suggested plan of study is as follows:
- First Year:
- Fall:
- OECS 105 or BCIS 1110: Introduction to Information Technology or Introduction to Information Systems (3 credits)
- OECS 125 or OECS 269: Operating Systems or Network Security (3 credits)
- OECS 185: PC Maintenance and Repair I (3 credits)
- OECS 204: Linux Operating System (3 credits)
- OECS 207: Windows (3 credits)
- Spring:
- OECS 215: Spreadsheet Applications (3 credits)
- OECS 230: Data Communications and Networks I (3 credits)
- OECS 231: Data Communications and Networks II (3 credits)
- Any OECS/C S/FDMA/ARTS Elective Courses (6 credits)
- Fall:
- Second Year:
- Fall:
- ENGL 1110G: Composition I (4 credits)
- SOCI 1110G or PSYC 1110G: Introduction to Sociology or Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)
- Select one Laboratory Science Course (4 credits from General Education list)
- FDMA 1360: Web Design I (3 credits)
- Spring:
- ENGL 2210G: Professional & Technical Communication (3 credits)
- OECS 221: Internship I (3 credits)
- Choose one course from Area II, V, or VI (3-4 credits)
- ARTS/C S/FDMA/OECS Elective Courses (4 credits)
- Fall:
Total Credits
The total credits required for the program are 60-62 credits.