Computer Applications (CED)
2017-2018
AN OPTION OF COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
Type: Career, Degree (AS)
Open Admissions
Division: Stem And Education
The Computer Applications Degree Program prepares students for careers in Information Technology.
Through courses in business, technical writing, operating systems, web technology, software, and programming languages students develop technical skills necessary for entry-level employment in the IT field. Students have the opportunity to gain work experience through an internship.
First Year
Fall
| BUS100 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| CMP101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| CPS100 | Information Technology and Its Applications | 3 |
| MAT151 | Precalculus 1 | 3 |
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| SPE102 | Speech | 3 |
| OR | |
| SPE104 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| CPS114 | Advanced Microsoft Office | 4 |
| CPS124 | Web Fluency | 3 |
| CPS138 | Internet Networking and Security | 4 |
| CPS158 | Dreamweaver | 3 |
LA-ELECTIVE
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Second Year
Fall
| CMP150 | Composition 2: Technical Writing | 3 |
| CPS210 | Computer Systems Development | 4 |
SS-ELECTIVE
| Social Science Elective | 3 |
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CLNG-ELECTIVE
| Computer Language Elective | 4 |
| OR | |
SFTW-ELECTIVE
| Software Elective | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Spring
| CPS122 | Operating Systems | 4 |
| CPS168 | Introduction to Access | 2 |
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| COP202 | Cooperative Education/Internship | 3 |
| OR | |
OPN-ELECTIVE
| Open Elective | 3 |
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CLNG-ELECTIVE
| Computer Language Elective | 5 |
| OR | |
SFTW-ELECTIVE
| Software Elective | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Requirement Notes
CPS100: May be fulfilled by challenge exam and 3 liberal arts credits.
Computer Language Electives include: CPS101, CPS102, and CPS224.
Software Electives include: CPS134, CPS136, CPS140, CPS142, CPS148, CPS174, CPS182, CPS218,and CPS250. ACC106 may also be used to fulfill this requirement.
CPS168: CPS170 - Database Theory and Applications(4 credits) may be substituted for CPS168.
Open Elective: This requirement is intended to further a student’s career goals. Please meet with an advisor to determine how to best fulfill this course requirement.
Program Note
Communications and Mathematics proficiencies required to graduate.
See guided pathway sheets for advising information specific to your area of focus.
Total Credit Hours: 60