Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Application Specialist

A student pursuing an Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Application Specialist must complete the requirements for the general education core and the technology core. The student must then complete the requirements for ONE specialty track of their choosing. With the exceptional growth being experienced in the Eastern Panhandle, well-trained computer specialist support personnel are essential for business and industry. The Computer Application Specialist AAS degree provides students with the training needed for employment upon graduation.

The Executive Office track prepares students for careers in management support such as administrative assistants and office managers with an emphasis on computer skills, office technology and various computer applications. In addition to the core set of computer application courses, these students investigate Publication Design, Office Administration and Local Area Networking, as well as Business Law and Accounting courses. Students will also have the opportunity to complete additional courses in the Computer Application Specialist program as well as the Information Technology program.

The Internet Webmaster track will include the three courses that prepare students for the CIW: Certified Internet Webmaster certification which includes web page design, Internet foundations and site designer. Students will also have the opportunity to complete additional courses in the Computer Application Specialist program as well as the Information Technology program.

The Desktop Support Technician track provides a comprehensive understanding of the skills necessary for work in a desktop support environment. Knowledge of basic desktop support terminology, writing, and hands on experience is vital for employment in the field. Students will also have the opportunity to complete additional courses in the Computer Application Specialist program as well as the Information Technology program.

Students completing the Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Application Specialist will understand and be able to demonstrate basic skills in writing, reading, math, and decision-making, basic desktop support skills, web page design skills, possess skills in business ethics, office management, and basic accounting procedures, possess skills in communication, word processing, spreadsheets, database management, presentations, publication design, and computerized accounting and successfully obtain employment within the ever-changing information technology field.

 

General Education Core	Credit Hours
BUSN 105 Business Communications	3
CAS 111 Information Literacy	3
CGEN 100 Critical Thinking & Learning	3
ENGL 101 Written English OR ENGL 110 Technical Writing	3
COMM 202 Fundamentals of Speech	3
MATH 154 Finite Mathematics OR MATH 105 College Algebra OR MATH 101 Introduction to Mathematics	3
PSYC 203 Introduction to Psychology OR SOCI 203 General Sociology	3
Subtotal Credit Hours Required	21

 

Technology Core	Credit Hours
CAS 210 Outlook	3
CAS 211 Word Complete	3
CAS 212 Power Point Complete	3
CAS 213 Excel Complete	3
CAS 214 Access Complete	3
CAS 215 Windows Complete	3
CBUS 200 Business Ethics	3
CAS 292 Internship	3
IT 105 Computer Ethics	3
Subtotal Credit Hours Required	24

 

Executive Office Track	Credit Hours
BUSN 150 Intro to Business	3
BUSN 191 Organizational Behavior OR BUSN 215 Human Relations & Management	3
CAS 245 Office Administration	3
Free Electives	7
Subtotal Credit Hours Required	16

 

Internet Webmaster	Credit Hours
MDIA 102 Intro to Adobe Photoshop	3
MDIA 103 Adv Photoshop & Flash	3
MDIA 104 Web Page Design	3
MDIA 105 Internet Foundations	4
MDIA 106 Site Designer	3
Subtotal Credit Hours Required	16

 

Desktop Support Technician Track	Credit Hours
IT 153 Desktop Support Technician I	3
IT 154 Desktop Support Technician II	3
Free Electives	10
Subtotal Credit Hours Required	16

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