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Associate of Arts/Associate of Science degree programs
Designed for the student who desires to transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a baccalaureate degree. The information presented in a university parallel curriculum is not intended to represent requirements for any particular college or university. Students should consult articulation agreements, the catalog of the school to which they intend to transfer and their advisors for information on degree requirements.
      - Associate of Science 

Associate of Applied Science degree programs
Designed for the student who desires to enter employment upon graduation and does not intend to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program. A student admitted to an Associate of Applied Science program is not required to complete high school units of study required for admission to a university. However, should the student later decide to attend a state university, the requirements must be completed prior to admission to a baccalaureate program.
      - AAS, Computer Science 
      - AAS, Networking 
      - AAS, Information Technology 


Degree: Associate of Science
Emphasis: Computer and Information Science

The Computer and Information Science department prepares individuals for employment as computer professionals and/or the successful transfer to a baccalaureate program at four-year institutions. The program emphasizes the development of competence in the use of the computer and the various information technologies.

Course No. Course Title Credit Hours
General Education Requirements (42 hours)
Communication
   ENGL 1010
   ENGL 1020
   SPCH 2010
Composition I
Composition II
Introduction to Speech Communication
3
3
3
Humanities and/or Fine Arts
   Approved General Education Fine Arts elective
   Approved General Education Humanities elective
3
3
   ENGL 2410
Western World Literature I
3
History
   HIST 2010
   HIST 2020
American History I
American History II
3
3
Behavioral/Social Sciences
   ECON 2110
Principles of Economics I
4
   Approved Behavioral/Social Science General Education elective
3
Mathematics
   MATH 1530
Probability and Statistics
3
Natural Science
   Approved Natural Science w/Lab General Education electives
8

Area of Emphasis Requirements
(18 hours)
   CPSC 1230/1231
   CPSC 1350/1351
   CPSC 1530/1531
   CPSC 2010/2011
   ACCT 2210
Introduction to Programming w/Lab
Introduction to Computer Science I w/Lab
Introduction to Computer Science II w/Lab
Assembly Language w/Lab
Principles of Accounting I

3
4
4
4
3

Total Credit Hours:
60

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Degree: Associate of Applied Science
Emphasis: Computer and Information Science
The Computer and Information Science Technology program emphasizes the development of data processing skills needed by professional analysts and programmers. The training will qualify students to assume positions with business and industry employing computer technology for the resolution of data processing problems. Special emphasis will be placed on programming skills, structured design concepts, database management concepts, system skills and system design and analysis.

Graduate requirement: minimum 2.0 GPA in CPSC courses. Also offered under this program is a concentration in computer networking.

Concentration: Computer Science
Course No. Course Title Credit Hours
General Education Requirements (16 hours)
Communication
   ENGL 1010
   SPCH 2010
Composition I
Introduction to Speech Communication
3
3
Humanities and/or Fine Arts
   Approved General Education Humanities/Fine Arts elective
3
Behavioral/Social Sciences
   ECON 2110
Principles of Economics I
4
Mathematics
   Approved General Education Mathematics elective
3

Area of Emphasis Requirements
(44 hours)
   ACCT 2210
   CPSC 1100
   CPSC 1230/1231
   CPSC 1235/1236
   CPSC 1350/1351
   CPSC 1530/1531
   CPSC 2000
   CPSC 2010/2011
   CPSC 2770/2771
   CPSC 2820/2821
   CPSC 2830/2831
 
Principles of Accounting I
Using Information Technology
Introduction to Programming w/Lab
Visual Basic w/Lab
Introduction to Computer Science I w/Lab
Introduction to Computer Science II w/Lab
Computer Organization
Assembly Language w/Lab
Database Management Systems w/Lab
Cisco Network Fundamentals w/Lab
Cisco Router Fundamentals w/Lab
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
   Computer Science Electives:
   Choose 7 credit hours from the following: 7
   INTC 1050/1051
   INTC 1060/1061
   INTC 1070/1071
   INTC 1085
   INTC 2000/2001
   INTC 2010/2011
Computer Graphics w/Lab
Web Design and Development w/Lab
Authoring Multimedia w/Lab
Hardware Support
Java w/Lab
Microsoft Windows Desktop Operating System w/Lab
 
Total Credit Hours:
60

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Degree: Associate of Applied Science
Emphasis: Computer and Information Science
This A.A.S. program emphasizes the various aspects of networking and other basic computer skills needed in the field of information technology. The training will qualify students to assume positions with business and industry employing computer technologies. Students will work in the planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of different size networks. Special emphasis will be placed on Cisco and Microsoft. Students will also be prepared with basic PC hardware support and programming skills. Basic computer skills (CPSC 1100 or equivalent) are required for enrollment in the program.
Concentration: Networking
Course No. Course Title Credit Hours
General Education Requirements (16 hours)
Communication
   ENGL 1010
   SPCH 2010
Composition I
Introduction to Speech Communication
3
3
Humanities and/or Fine Arts
   Approved General Education Humanities/Fine Arts elective
3
Behavioral/Social Sciences
   ECON 2110
Principles of Economics I
4
Mathematics
   Approved General Education Mathematics elective
3

Area of Emphasis Requirements
(44 hours)
   ACCT 2210
   CPSC 1100
   CPSC 1230/1231
   CPSC 1235/1236
   CPSC 2770/2771
   CPSC 2820/2821
   CPSC 2830/2831
   CPSC 2840/2841
   CPSC 2850/2851
   INTC 1085
   INTC 2020/2021
   INTC 2030/2031

   INTC 2050/2051
Principles of Accounting I
Using Information Technology
Introduction to Programming w/Lab
Visual Basic w/Lab
Database Management Systems w/Lab
Cisco Network Fundamentals w/Lab
Cisco Router Fundamentals w/Lab
Cisco Advanced Router w/Lab
Cisco WAN Technologies w/Lab
Hardware Support
Microsoft Windows Server w/Lab
Microsoft Windows Network Infrastructure w/Lab
Microsoft Windows Active Directory w/Lab
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
4
3
3

3

  
Additional Elective - Choose one (1) of the following courses:

3
   INTC 1050/1051
   INTC 1060/1061
   INTC 1070/1071
   INTC 2000/2001
   INTC 2010/2011
Computer Graphics w/Lab
Web Design and Development w/Lab
Authoring Multimedia w/Lab
Java w/Lab
Microsoft Windows Desktop Operating System w/Lab
 
Total Credit Hours:
60

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Degree: Associate of Applied Science
Emphasis: Information Technology
Course No. Course Title Credit Hours
General Education Requirements (16 hours)
Communications
   ENGL 1010
   SPCH 2010
Composition I
Introduction to Speech Communication
3
3
Humanities and/or Fine Arts
   Approved General Education Humanities/Fine Arts elective1
3
Behavioral/Social Sciences
   ECON 2110
Principles of Economics I
4
Mathematics
   MATH 1530 Probability and Statistics
3

Area of Emphasis Requirements
(30 hours)
   ACCT 2110
   MGMT 2210

   CPSC 1100
   CPSC 1115
   CPSC 1240
   CPSC 1280
   CPSC 1290/1291
   CPSC 2820/2821
   INTC 1060/1061
   INTC 2010/2011
Introductory Accounting I
Principles of Management and Quality Improvement
Using Information Technology
Microsoft Word
Microcomputer Business Applications
Database Applications
PowerPoint w/Lab
Cisco Networking Fundamentals w/Lab
Web Design & Development w/Lab
Microsoft Windows Desktop Operating System w/Lab
3
3

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

   Additional Electives2 - Choose 14 Credits from the following courses:
   CPSC 1230/1231
   CPSC 2770/2771
   INTC 1050/1051
   INTC 1070/1071
   INTC 1085
   INTC 2000/2001
Introduction to Programming
Database Management Systems
Computer Graphics w/Lab
Authoring Multimedia w/Lab
Hardware Support
Java w/Lab
3
4
3
3
4
4
1 General Education electives in each category must be chosen from approved courses listed on page 56 of the catalog.
2 Students should consult a faculty advisor to determine appropriate course selections from the CPSC/INTC courses listed above.
Total Credit Hours:
60

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