Academic Programs

IT-Computer Applications (AAS.ITAPS)

The concentration in Computer Applications provides students with entry-level skills necessary to work as a help-desk technician, software trainer or other computer professional. The student will be provided with a well-rounded computer curriculum featuring courses in application and graphics software, hardware, internet, web page design, networking, and programming.

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

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Catalog Term Year: 2025 Fall

First Year
First Semester

COREBUS-141

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECIS-160

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECIS-071

Credit Hours: 2.00

CORECIS-101

Credit Hours: 2.00

CORECIS-099

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREBUS-142

Credit Hours: 3.00

First Year
Second Semester

GENCOM-111

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENENG-119

-OR-
Credit Hours: 3.00

GENBUS-094

-OR-
Credit Hours: 3.00

ELE--- ---

Credit Hours: 3.00

Second Year
First Semester

CORECIS-056

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECIS-049

Credit Hours: 2.00

ELECIS-088

-OR-
Credit Hours: 3.00

ELECIS-092

-OR-
Credit Hours: 3.00

ELE--- ---

Credit Hours: 3.00

Second Year
Second Semester

COREBUS-079

Credit Hours: 3.00

GEN--- ---

Credit Hours: 3.00

ELE--- ---

Credit Hours: 3.00

FIRST YEAR
First Semester			Hours
CORE	BUS-141	Business Communications BUS-141 Business Communications Provides students with practical strategies for improving written and oral communication, including employment communication, in business settings. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	CIS-160	Practical Software Applications CIS-160 Practical Software Applications 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
CORE	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 3 Times) Course Outline	2.0
CORE	CIS-101	Internet Systems and Applications CIS-101 Internet Systems and Applications An introduction to networking basics through the internet. Students will learn about internet services, etiquette, searches, email and other internet skills. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	2.0
CORE	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. (Repeatable 3 times) Course Outline	3.0
CORE	BUS-142	Introduction to Business BUS-142 Introduction to Business Covers the objectives, organization, and role of business in the free-enterprise system. The course is designed to provide an overview of the field of business and to provide a framework into which specialized fields may be studied. Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals		16.0
Second Semester
GEN	COM-111	Intro to Speech Communication COM-111 Intro to Speech Communication Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selecting, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence and points of view to audiences. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	ENG-119	Composition I Pathway ENG-119 Composition I Pathway Students 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. Course Outline OR
GEN	ENG-120	Composition I ENG-120 Composition I Students develop a writing process by reading and analyzing texts that illustrate various rhetorical strategies as well as writing, revising and editing short essays. Minimally, students must compose four formal, revised writing assignments, having one reach at least 1,250 words. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	BUS-094	Business Math BUS-094 Business Math Covers basic applications of mathematics in the business world - fractions, decimals, percentages, elementary algebra, banking, buying and selling, payroll and interest. It is designed to reinforce and expand business concepts through the use of mathematics. Course Outline OR
GEN	MAT 1---	Math Elective MAT 1--- Math Elective *	3.0
ELE	--- ---	BUS, CIS or ITT Elective --- --- BUS, CIS or ITT Elective *	3.0
ELE	--- ---	BUS, CIS or ITT Elective --- --- BUS, CIS or ITT Elective *	3.0
	Semester Totals		15.0

SECOND YEAR
First Semester			Hours
CORE	CIS-056	Advanced Software Applications CIS-056 Advanced Software Applications Advanced instruction in an office suite program with emphasis on advanced topics in word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline *	3.0
CORE	CIS-049	Content Management Systems CIS-049 Content Management Systems This 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) Course Outline *	2.0
ELE	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 OR
ELE	--- ---	BUS, CIS or ITT Elective --- --- BUS, CIS or ITT Elective *	3.0
ELE	CIS-092	Adobe Illustrator CIS-092 Adobe Illustrator Adobe 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) Course Outline OR
ELE	--- ---	BUS, CIS or ITT Elective --- --- BUS, CIS or ITT Elective *	3.0
ELE	--- ---	BUS, CIS or ITT Elective --- --- BUS, CIS or ITT Elective *	3.0
	Semester Totals		14.0
Second Semester
CORE	BUS-079	Professional Development BUS-079 Professional Development Covers topics related to seeking employment and interviewing, understanding the workplace environment, and improving career success and communication. Course Outline SP	3.0
GEN	--- ---	Social/Behavioral Science Elective --- --- Social/Behavioral Science Elective	3.0
GEN	--- ---	Social/Behavioral Science Elective --- --- Social/Behavioral Science Elective	3.0
ELE	--- ---	BUS, CIS or ITT Elective --- --- BUS, CIS or ITT Elective *	3.0
ELE	--- ---	BUS, CIS or ITT Elective --- --- BUS, CIS or ITT Elective *	3.0
	Semester Totals		15.0

Total Program Hours

60.0

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* There are prerequisites, corequisites, or minimum placement test scores for this course.
** Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
FA Course only offered fall semester
SP Course only offered spring semester
SU Course offered in summer term only

IT-Computer Applications (AAS.ITAPS)

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