| FIRST YEAR | |||
| First Semester | Hours | ||
| CIS-088 | Adobe Photoshop +CIS-088 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)
Adobe Photoshop Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| CIS-092 | Adobe Illustrator +CIS-092 Adobe Illustrator is the industry-leading drawing software used to create artwork that can be imported into other programs. Topics covered include creating text, drawing, transforming objects, working with layers, recoloring, graphic styles and preparing graphics for the web and print. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Adobe Illustrator Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| CIS-099 | Introduction to Web Technology CIS-099 This introductory course teaches web page design principles, including proper use of HTML5 and CSS3 and introductory JavaScript. (Repeatable 3 times)
Introduction to Web Technology Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| CIS-160 | Practical Software Applications CIS-160 Provides an opportunity for students to learn computer concepts and to use word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and presentation software. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Practical Software Applications Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| BUS-094 | Business Math ORBUS-094 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.
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| MAT-090 | Math for Computer Applications MAT-090 Covers mathematical concepts used in the computer and business field. Topics include algebra; addition, subtraction, multiplication, division of decimals and fractions; hexadecimal, binary and octal number systems. Problem solving techniques will be used to solve business-related narrative problems.
Math for Computer Applications Course Outline | 3.0 | |
Semester Totals |
15.0 | ||
| Second Semester | |||
| CIS-090 | Adobe InDesign +++CIS-090 Adobe 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)
Adobe InDesign Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| ITT-053 | Digital Media Arts *+++ITT-053 An 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.
Digital Media Arts Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| CIS-051 | Designing for the Web *+++CIS-051 Tools, techniques, design workflow process and design theory for creating well-designed, interactive web sites utilizing Adobe Dreamweaver. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Designing for the Web Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| BUS-114 | Advanced Formatting *BUS-114 Development 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.
Advanced Formatting Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| ART-250 | Understanding Art ORART-250 A survey of the visual arts from Ancient to contemporary times, an understanding the major cultural and historical relationships to the art forms.
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| ART-110 | 2-D Design ART-110 Students will learn a comprehensive study of the elements and principles of a two-dimensional design through assignments and individual and group critiques. Experience with a variety of tools, materials and techniques will also be employed.
2-D Design Course Outline | 3.0 | |
Semester Totals |
15.0 | ||
| SECOND YEAR | |||
| First Semester | Hours | ||
| CIS-098 | Advanced Desktop Skills *+CIS-098 InDesign, 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)
Advanced Desktop Skills Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| CIS-056 | Advanced Software Applications *+CIS-056 Advanced instruction in an office suite program with emphasis on advanced topics in word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Advanced Software Applications Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| CIS-058 | Specialized Software Applications *+CIS-058 Students 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)
Specialized Software Applications Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| CIS-049 | Content Management Systems *+CIS-049 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)
Content Management Systems Course Outline | 2.0 | |
| BUS-247 | Principles of Marketing BUS-247 Covers 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.
Principles of Marketing Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| BUS-141 | Business Communications ORBUS-141 Provides students with practical strategies for improving written and oral communication, including employment communication, in business settings.
Business Communications Course Outline | ||
| COM-111 | Intro to Speech Communication COM-111 Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selecting, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence and points of view to audiences.
Intro to Speech Communication Course Outline | 3.0 | |
Semester Totals |
17.0 | ||
| Second Semester | |||
| BUS-060 | Automated Ofc Procedures *+++BUS-060 Students 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.
Automated Ofc Procedures Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| BUS-079 | Professional Development +++BUS-079 Covers topics related to seeking employment and interviewing, understanding the workplace environment, and improving career success and communication.
Professional Development Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| CIS-047 | Graphic Design Capstone *+++CIS-047 This 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 2 Times)
Graphic Design Capstone Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| ENG-095 | Business English ORENG-095 Using 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.
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| ENG-119 | Composition I Pathway ORENG-119 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.
Composition I Pathway Course Outline | ||
| ENG-120 | Composition I ENG-120 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.
Composition I Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| SOC-280 | Introduction to Sociology ORSOC-280 Study 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.
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| PSY-271 | Intr/Psychology PSY-271 Focuses on psychology as a science, presenting 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.
Intr/Psychology Course Outline | 3.0 | |
Semester Totals |
15.0 | ||
Total Program Hours | 62.0 | ||