| FIRST YEAR | ||
| First Semester | Hours | |
| BUS-141 | Business Communications BUS-141Provides students practical strategies for improving written and oral communication, including employment communication, in business settings.
| 3.0 |
| 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 |
| CIS-071 | Introduction to Networking CIS-071An 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)
| 2.0 |
| CIS-101 | Internet Systems and Applications CIS-101An introduction to networking basics through the Internet. Students will learn about Internet services, etiquette, searches, E-mail, and other internet skills.(Repeatable 3 Times)
| 2.0 |
| 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 |
| BUS-142 | Introduction to Business BUS-142Covers 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.
| 3.0 |
Semester Totals |
16.0 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| COM-111 | Intro to Speech Communication COM-111Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selecting, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence and points of view to audiences.
| 3.0 |
| 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.
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| ENG-120 | Composition I ENG-120Students 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.
| 3.0 |
| MAT-090 | Math for Computer Applications +++ ORMAT-090Covers 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.
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| MAT 1--- | Math Elective MAT 1---
| 3.0 |
| --- --- | BUS, CIS or ITT Elective *--- ---
| 3.0 |
| --- --- | BUS. CIS or ITT Elective *--- ---
| 3.0 |
Semester Totals |
15.0 | |
| SECOND YEAR | ||
| First Semester | Hours | |
| CIS-056 | Advanced Software Applications *CIS-056Covers topics in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software. (Repeatable 3 Times)
| 3.0 |
| 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 |
| CIS-088 | Adobe Photoshop ORCIS-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)
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| --- --- | BUS, CIS or ITT Elective *--- ---
| 3.0 |
| CIS-092 | Adobe Illustrator ORCIS-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)
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| --- --- | BUS, CIS or ITT Elective *--- ---
| 3.0 |
| --- --- | BUS, CIS or ITT Elective *--- ---
| 3.0 |
Semester Totals | 14.0 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| 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 |
| --- --- | Social Science Elective --- ---
| 3.0 |
| --- --- | Social Science Elective --- ---
| 3.0 |
| --- --- | BUS, CIS or ITT Elective *--- ---
| 3.0 |
| --- --- | BUS, CIS or ITT Elective *--- ---
| 3.0 |
Semester Totals |
15.0 | |
Total Program Hours | 60.0 |