Academic Programs

IT-Computer Applications (CRT.ITAPS)

The certificate in Computer Applications lays the foundation for entry level work as a help desk assistant or computer user. The course work is spread among the various information technology concentrations and allows for future completion of any of the IT degrees.

Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.

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First Year
First Semester

CIS-156

Credit Hours: 3.00

CIS-160

Credit Hours: 3.00

CIS-099

Credit Hours: 3.00

CIS-071

Credit Hours: 2.00

CIS-094

Credit Hours: 2.00

CIS-088

Credit Hours: 3.00

First Year
Second Semester

CIS-093

Credit Hours: 2.00

CIS-056

Credit Hours: 3.00

CIS-052

Credit Hours: 4.00

ITT-040

Credit Hours: 1.00

Credit Hours: 4.00

FIRST YEAR
First Semester			Hours
	CIS-156	Computer Logic CIS-156 Computer Logic This course is an introduction to basic computer programming terms and concepts. JavaScript is used to illustrate variables, conditional statements, functions, loops, and arrays. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
	CIS-160	Practical Software Application CIS-160 Practical Software Application Provides an opportunity for students to learn computer concepts and to use word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and presentation software. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
	CIS-099	Introduction to Web Technology CIS-099 Introduction to Web Technology This introductory course teaches web page design principles, including proper use of HTML5 and CSS3 and introductory JavaScript. Course Outline	3.0
	CIS-071	Introduction to Networking CIS-071 Introduction to Networking An overview of computer hardware, software, networks, Internet, web applications, systems, security and troubleshooting. To be used as an introduction to the Network Administration program or to supplement another computer-related degree. (Repeatable 2 Times) Course Outline	2.0
	CIS-094	Excel CIS-094 Excel The basics of the Excel software package will be covered. This includes spreadsheet basics, formulas, functions, charting, data management, and collaborative tools. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	2.0
	CIS-088	Adobe Photoshop CIS-088 Adobe Photoshop This course introduces the basics of Photoshop, an image-editing program. These basics include working with layers, selections, color adjustment, paint tools, filters, and type transforming. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals		16.0
Second Semester
	CIS-093	Access CIS-093 Access An introduction to Microsoft Access, a database management application designed to operate in the Windows environment. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	2.0
	CIS-056	Advanced Software Applications CIS-056 Advanced Software Applications Covers topics in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline * +	3.0
	CIS-052	Visual Basic CIS-052 Visual Basic Continuation of fundamentals of programming including selection,iteration, and condition structures. Introduction to graphical interface(s) and object-oriented, event-driven applications requiring the use of events, arrays, classes, inheritance, file handling, error handling and more. Also includes ASP.NET applications and ADO.NET applications. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline * +	4.0
	ITT-040	IT Computer Apps Cert Internship ITT-040 IT Computer Apps Cert Internship Designed to give Computer Applications students on-the-job experience. The students must work in a computer-related area. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline *	1.0
	CIS or ITT	Electives CIS or ITT Electives **	4.0
	Semester Totals		14.0

Total Program Hours

30.0

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* There are prerequisites, course requisites, or minimum placement test scores for this course.
** Electives must be approved by the Program Coordinator
+ Course only offered fall semester
++ Course only offered spring and summer semester
+++ Course only offered spring semester
++++ Course offered in summer term only
^ SOS 050 Human Relations and PSY 271 Introduction to Psychology cannot be used as a social science elective
^^ Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
^^^ Course requires a 30-hour practicum experience in addition to classroom lecture hours
^^^^ ECE 120 and ECE 125 must be taken the same semester

IT-Computer Applications (CRT.ITAPS)

Catalog Term Year:

First YearFirst Semester

First YearSecond Semester

CIS-156Computer Logic

CIS-160Practical Software Application

CIS-099Introduction to Web Technology

CIS-071Introduction to Networking

CIS-094Excel

CIS-088Adobe Photoshop

Semester Totals

CIS-093Access

CIS-056Advanced Software Applications

CIS-052Visual Basic

ITT-040IT Computer Apps Cert Internship

CIS or ITTElectives

Semester Totals

Total Program Hours

First Year
First Semester

First Year
Second Semester

CIS-156
Computer Logic

CIS-160
Practical Software Application

CIS-099
Introduction to Web Technology

CIS-071
Introduction to Networking

CIS-094
Excel

CIS-088
Adobe Photoshop

CIS-093
Access

CIS-056
Advanced Software Applications

CIS-052
Visual Basic

ITT-040
IT Computer Apps Cert Internship

CIS or ITT
Electives