Personal Computer Software Specialist Specialization, Associate in Applied Science

This specialization focuses on current microcomputer application software most commonly utilized in business and industry. Instruction is provided in database management, spreadsheets, word-processing, presentation graphics, web software tools, basic network and LAN functionality, data integration, and data security. Three stackable certificates can be completed en-route to earning the A.A.S. degree. An Occupational Skills award is also included in the curriculum. The capstone and cooperative courses are intended to allow students to demonstrate skills attained and to complete an internship experience prior to entry into the workforce.

Requirements

Freshman Year

First Semester (Fall)

POFI 1401	Computer Applications I	4
ITSC 1405	Introduction to PC Operating Systems	4
ITSC 1425	Personal Computer Hardware	4
IMED 1416	Web Design I	4
	Total Credit Hours:	16

POFI 1401: Keyboarding competency highly recommended

Second Semester (Spring)

ITSC 1409	Integrated Software Applications I	4
ITNW 1337	Introduction to the Internet	3
ITSW 1407	Introduction to Database	4
ITSW 1404	Introduction to Spreadsheets	4
	Total Credit Hours:	15

ITSC 1409, ITNW 1337, ITSW 1407, ITSW 1404: Keyboarding competency highly recommended (Spring Only)

Sophomore Year

Third Semester (Fall)

ITSC 2421	Integrated Software Applications II CAPSTONE	4
ITSY 1400	Fundamentals of Information Security	4
ITNW 1425	Fundamentals of Networking Technologies	4
Elective	Mathematics Elective	3
	Total Credit Hours:	15

ITSC 2421, ITSY 1400, ITNW 1425: Fall only

ITSC 2421: Capstone Experience: The learning experience in this course results in a consolidation of a student's educational experience.

Mathematics Elective: MATH 1314 or MATH 1332 preferred or any college-level Math course is accepted.

Fourth Semester (Spring)

ITSC 2281	Cooperative Education - Computer and Information Sciences, General	2
ENGL 1301	Composition I CORE	3
Elective	American History/Government/Political Science/Social and Behavioral Science Elective	3
Elective	Speech Elective	3
Elective	Language, Philosophy and Culture/Creative Arts Elective	3
	Total Credit Hours:	14

ENGL 1301: Any college-level English course is acceptable.

American History/Government/Political Science/Social and Behavioral Science Elective: May be chosen from any 3 hour college-level American History /Government/Political Science/Social/Behavioral Science course.

Speech Elective: Any college-level Speech course is acceptable.

Language, Philosophy and Culture/Creative Arts Elective: May be chosen from any 3 hour college-level Language, Philosophy and Culture/Creative Arts course.

Total Credit Hours: 60

Note: All CIS courses require a grade of "C" or better.