Associate in Applied Science Degree
(Application Curriculum Code - 0581)
Microcomputer Support Specialist Concentration
The Microcomputer Support Specialist concentration is designed to provide training for technical or supervisory employment in all types of organizations, or for transfer to four-year colleges and universities. The objectives of this program are: first, to provide a technical competence in the management and support of microcomputer systems; and second, to provide a basic understanding of the business organization and the role of a microcomputer center in such an organization. Students will receive hands-on experience with microcomputer applications, systems operations, microcomputer hardware and software, data communications and networking in a computer laboratory setting. In addition to major field course work, students will have an internship in microcomputer repair and be able to pursue, on an individual basis or within a group, topics of current interest in computer information systems under faculty guidance. Courses are open to students in all other curricula depending on their interests and background.
Degree Requirements
To fulfill requirements for the Associate in Applied Science degree, the candidate in the major field of Computer Information Systems–Microcomputer Support Specialist concentration must complete a minimum of 66 credit hours of academic work with a GPA of not less than 2.00. These include 29 credits in the major field, 6 credits of core electives, 23 credits in prescribed areas of liberal arts and sciences, and 8 credits of general electives as listed below. Additionally, to qualify for the A.A.S. degree, candidates must also complete with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 all required and elective courses bearing the major field course prefix “CITA.”
Major Field Requirements
| Code | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BADM 131 | Principles of Business | 3 |
| CITA 110 | Microcomputer Applications I | 3 |
| CITA 120 | Computer Concepts and Operating Systems | 3 |
| CITA 130 | Microcomputer Applications II | 3 |
| CITA 140 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| CITA 200 | Data Communications and Networking | 3 |
| CITA 220 | Systems Analysis | 3 |
| CITA 230 | Network Technology | 3 |
| CITA 280 | Computer Technologies Internship | 2 |
| CITA 340 | Data Base Concepts | 3 |
Core Electives
Six credits must be elected from the following areas: ACCT, BADM, CITA, COMM or GART prefixed courses.
Liberal Arts and Sciences Requirements
ENGL 101; 3 credits in Mathematics/Science; 2 credits in Physical Education; Additional courses to total 15 credits, to be selected from remaining categories of Trustees' General Education Core Requirements.
General Electives
8 credits.
Students should check with their advisors to make sure courses are taken in proper sequence and any prerequisites have been met. Some flexibility is available as to when courses must be taken. Students should consult with their advisors during the scheduling process.
Suggested Course Sequence
First Semester
| Code | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CITA 110 | Microcomputer Applications I | 3 |
| CITA 120 | Computer Concepts and Operating Systems | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| Mathematics or Science | 3 | |
| PHED | Physical Education | 1 |
| Trustee's General Education Core Requirement | 3 |
Second Semester
| Code | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CITA 130 | Microcomputer Applications II | 3 |
| CITA 140 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| PHED | Physical Education | 1 |
| Trustee's General Education Core Requirement | 9 |
Third Semester
| Code | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BADM 131 | Principles of Business | 3 |
| CITA 200 | Data Communications and Networking | 3 |
| CITA 280 | Computer Technologies Internship | 1 |
| Core Elective | 3 | |
| Trustee's General Education Core Requirement | 3 | |
| General Electives | 4 |
Fourth Semester