Certificate Associate of Applied Science Degree
The Computer Application Specialist program prepares students for technical
positions using and supporting computer software, with a broad background
that includes operating systems, web development, spreadsheet, database,
and programming software. Positions could include software installation
and maintenance, user support and training, or web development.
Students may earn either a one year certificate or a two year Associate of Applied Science degree. The coursework emphasizes development of analytical and problem solving skills. Cooperative Work Experience (CWE) is supervised on the job employment that supplements the academic classroom environment.
Prerequisites for first term classes include completed coursework or placement out of CS-120 Survey of Computing, WR-095 Paragraph to Essay, and MTH-065 Algebra II.
This program is an open program, meaning that students may take any class in the program for which they have completed the prerequisite.
Careers
Career opportunities include web developers, database developers, software trainers, software installation and maintenance engineers, computer applications specialists, client support representatives, customer service engineers, help desk technicians, or software consultants.
For more information contact Debra Carino.
Computer Application Specialist Certificate
| Fall Term | Credits |
| CS-121 Computer Applications [C] | 3 |
| CS-140 Introduction to Operating Systems | 4 |
| CS-160 Computer Tech Orientation | 2 |
| CS-225 Computer End-User Support | 3 |
| MTH-092 Math for Computer Technicians | 4 |
| Winter Term | Credits |
| CS-125H Website Design & HTML | 3 |
| CS-125P Computer Publishing | 3 |
| CS-135W Advanced Word Processing | 3 |
| CS-179 Data Communications Concepts | 3 |
| WR-101 Communications Skills: Occupational Writing or WR-121 English Composition I | 3 |
| Spring Term | Credits |
| BA-101 Introduction to Business | 4 |
| CS-135I Advanced Internet Applications | 3 |
| CS-135S Advanced Spreadsheet | 3 |
| CS-280 Computer Science/CWE | 3 |
| Human Relations elective: Recommended: (PSY-101 Human Relations or BA-285 Human Relations in Business) | 3 or 4 |
Minimum Credits Required for Certificate
| Minimum credits required for certificate | 47-48 |
Computer Application Specialist Associate of Applied Science Degree: 1st Year
Computer Application Specialist Associate of Applied Science Degree: 2nd Year
| Fall Term | Credits |
| CS-133VB Visual Basic® I | 3 |
| CS-135DB Advanced Database | 3 |
| CS-140U Operating Systems I: Linux/UNIX | 2 |
| Human Relations elective: Recomended: ( PSY-101 Human Relations or BA-285 Human Relations in Business) | 3 or 4 |
| -- Focus Area | 3 |
| Winter Term | Credits |
| CS-125P Computer Publishing | 3 |
| CS-195 Multimedia for the Web | 3 |
| CS-275 Database Design | 3 |
| HE-252 First Aid/CPR or HPE-295 Health & Fitness for Life | 3 |
| -- Focus Area | 4-5 |
| Spring Term | Credits |
| CS-135S Advanced Spreadsheet | 4 |
| CS-133VA Visual Basic for Applications | 3 |
| CS-280 Computer Science/CWE | 6 |
| -- Focus Area | 3-4 |
Minimum Credits Required for Degree (Requirements & Electives)
| Minimum credits required for degree (requirements & electives) | 93-96 |
Additional Courses from Focus Area: Complete all Courses from One of the Following Focus Areas
| Application Support | Credits |
| ART-226 Computer Graphics II | 3 |
| BT-220P Desktop Publishing I: PageMaker | 3 |
| CS-289I Web Server Administration: IIS | 2 |
| CS-226 Computer End User Support II | 3 |
| Web/Database Programming | Credits |
| CS-233S Web Application Development II | 3 |
| CS-234S Web Application Development III | 3 |
| CS-289I Web Server Information | 2 |
| Accounting | Credits |
| BA-211 Financial Accounting I | 4 |
| BA-212 Financial Accounting II | 4 |
| BA-213 Decision Making with Accounting Infromation | 4 |
