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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 1401Computer Applications I

4
ITSC 1405Introduction to PC Operating Systems

4
ITSC 1425Personal Computer Hardware

4
IMED 1416Web Design I

4
Total Credit Hours:16

POFI 1401: Keyboarding competency highly recommended

Second Semester (Spring)

ITSC 1409Integrated Software Applications I

4
ITNW 1337Introduction to the Internet

3
ITSW 1407Introduction to Database

4
ITSW 1404Introduction 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 2421Integrated Software Applications II CAPSTONE

4
ITSY 1400Fundamentals of Information Security

4
ITNW 1425Fundamentals of Networking Technologies

4
MATH X3XXMathematics CORE

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 Laredo College Core Math course is accepted.

Fourth Semester (Spring)

ITSC 2281Cooperative Education - Computer and Information Sciences, General

2
ENGL 1301Composition I CORE

3
Elective American History/Government/Political Science/Social and Behavioral Science Elective

3
SPCH X3XXComponent Area Option - CORE

3
Elective Language, Philosophy and Culture/Creative Arts Elective

3
Total Credit Hours:14

ENGL 1301: Laredo College Core

American History/Government/Political Science/Social and Behavioral Science Elective: May be chosen from any 3 hour Laredo College Core  American History /Government/Political Science/Social/Behavioral Science course.

Speech Elective: Laredo College Core

Language, Philosophy and Culture/Creative Arts Elective: May be chosen from any 3 hour Laredo College Core Language, Philosophy and Culture/Creative Arts course.

Total Credit Hours: 60

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