| FIRST YEAR | |||
| First Semester | Hours | ||
| CIS-088 | Adobe Photoshop +CIS-088This 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) | 3.0 |
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| CIS-092 | Adobe Illustrator +CIS-092Adobe Illustrator software, a PostScript-based drawing program, is used to create sophisticated artwork which can be imported into other programs for further manipulation. (Repeatable 3 Times) | 3.0 |
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| CIS-099 | Introduction to Web Technology CIS-099This introductory course teaches web page design principles, including proper use of HTML5 and CSS3 and introductory JavaScript. | 3.0 |
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| CIS-160 | Practical Software Applications CIS-160Provides an opportunity for students to learn computer concepts and to use word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and presentation software. (Repeatable 3 Times) | 3.0 |
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| SFS-101 | Strategies for Success SFS-101Designed to improve student performance in college and beyond. Topics include: college resources; identification of college and career goals; implementation of study, note-taking, and test-taking strategies; and development of life management skills including time management, stress management, and relationship skills. | 2.0 |
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| BUS-094 | Business Math BUS-094Covers basic applications of mathematics in the business world percentages, elementary algebra, purchasing, selling, interest, future value, present value, etc. It is designed to reinforce and expand business concepts held by the student through the use of mathematics. | 3.0 |
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Semester Totals |
17.0 | ||
| Second Semester | |||
| CIS-090 | Adobe InDesign +++CIS-090Adobe InDesign is a graphic design software used to create design layouts. Students will integrate text, graphics, photos, and other elements to create documents. (Repeatable 3 Times) | 3.0 |
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| ITT-053 | Digital Media Arts * +++ITT-053An introduction to using digital technology to produce artistic creations on the computer. Students will learn basic art theories of design, color, typography, and visual elements and how to apply them in a digital environment. | 3.0 |
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| CIS-051 | Designing for the Web * +++CIS-051Tools, techniques, design workflow process and design theory for creating well-designed, interactive web sites utilizing Adobe Dreamweaver. (Repeatable 3 Times) | 3.0 |
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| BUS-114 | Advanced Formatting *BUS-114Development of skill in formatting business correspondence, reports, forms, and tables to meet mailability and production standards. Instruction on word processing software is integrated throughout the course. | 3.0 |
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| ART-250 | Understanding Art ORART-250A survey of the visual arts from Ancient to contemporary times, an understanding the major cultural and historical relationships to the art forms. | ||
| ART-110 | 2-D Design ART-110A comprehensive study of the elements and principles of a two-dimensional design. Experience with a variety of materials and techniques. | 3.0 |
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Semester Totals |
15.0 | ||
| SECOND YEAR | |||
| First Semester | Hours | ||
| CIS-098 | Advanced Desktop Skills * +CIS-098InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop are used to create advanced graphic designs. Emphasis is placed on creating your own styles, graphics, and layouts. Pre-press and printing techniques are also covered. (Repeatable 3 Times) | 3.0 |
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| CIS-056 | Advanced Software Applications * +CIS-056Covers topics in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software. (Repeatable 3 Times) | 3.0 |
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| CIS-058 | Spec Software Applications * +CIS-058Students handle office activities and use career-related software such as a computerized accounting system, desktop publishing, powerpoint, form management, calculator, medical scheduling and invoicing, and legal document preparation. (Repeatable 3 Times) | 3.0 |
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| CIS-049 | Content Management Systems * +CIS-049This course covers the creation and maintenance of a website using a content management system. Hands-on coursework includes applying plugins, building blogs, theme development, user account setup, and management. (Repeatable 3 times) | 2.0 |
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| BUS-247 | Principles of Marketing BUS-247Covers the selection of target markets; the controllable variables of the marketing mix including product, place, price and promotion; and the uncontrollable variables including legal environment, economic environment and cultural environment. | 3.0 |
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| BUS-141 | Business Communications BUS-141Provides students practical strategies for improving written and oral communication, including employment communication, in business settings. | 3.0 |
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Semester Totals | 17.0 | ||
| Second Semester | |||
| BUS-060 | Automated Office Procedures * +++BUS-060Students manage office activities using computer software and equipment in a simulated office environment. Students use word processing, electronic mail and calendaring, and other specialized software. | 3.0 |
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| BUS-079 | Professional Development +++BUS-079Covers topics related to seeking employment and interviewing, understanding the workplace environment, and improving career success and communication. | 3.0 |
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| CIS-047 | Graphic Design Capstone * +++CIS-047This capstone course will integrate InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Web Page Design concepts. The course features a simulated work environment. Students will complete graphic design applications in print and on the web for a simulated business. (Repeatable 3 Times) | 3.0 |
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| ENG-095 | Business English ORENG-095Using critical thinking skills, students will study and reinforce the basics of the English language as they apply to business communications. Emphasis is placed on grammar, punctuation, spelling, word usage, and sentence structure. | ||
| SPE-111 | Intro to Speech Communication ORSPE-111Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selection, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence, and points of view to audiences. | ||
| ENG-119 | Composition I Pathway * ORENG-119Students will study the writing process by reading essays illustrating a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing texts, and writing, revising, and editing short essays. Course is for students who have assessed into developmental English, receiving supplemental instruction for course completion. | ||
| ENG-120 | Composition I *ENG-120Students will study the writing process by reading essays that illustrate a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing writing tasks and texts, and writing, revising, and editing short essays. | 3.0 |
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| SOC-280 | Introduction to Sociology ORSOC-280Study of human interaction focusing on social influences shaping personality, structure and dynamics of human society. Topics include: sociological perspective, culture, society, social interaction; social change in global perspective; socialization; families; social class; and social stratification; race and ethnicity; and deviance. | ||
| PSY-271 | Intro to Psychology PSY-271Focuses on psychology as a science, introducing Concepts, research methods and research in a variety of subfields, including neuroscience, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning and memory, cognition, motivation and emotion, development, personality, disorders and therapy, and social psychology. | 3.0 |
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Semester Totals |
15.0 | ||
Total Program Hours | 64.0 |