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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Catalog Term Year:

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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

ELE--- ---

Credit Hours: 14.00

FIRST YEAR
First Semester			Hours
CORE	BUS-141	Business Communications BUS-141 Business Communications Provides students 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, E-mail, 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. 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
ELE	--- ---	BUS, CIS or ITT Elective --- --- BUS, CIS or ITT Elective *	14.0
	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

BUS-141Business Communications

CIS-160Practical Software Applications

CIS-071Introduction to Networking

CIS-101Internet Systems and Applications

CIS-099Introduction to Web Technology

BUS-142Introduction to Business

Semester Totals

--- ---BUS, CIS or ITT Elective

Semester Totals

Total Program Hours

First Year
First Semester

First Year
Second Semester

BUS-141
Business Communications

CIS-160
Practical Software Applications

CIS-071
Introduction to Networking

CIS-101
Internet Systems and Applications

CIS-099
Introduction to Web Technology

BUS-142
Introduction to Business

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BUS, CIS or ITT Elective