Associate in Applied Science Degree
(Application Curriculum Code - 0581)
Programming Concentration
The Programming concentration is designed to provide training for technical or supervisory employment in computer centers or for transfer to four-year colleges and universities. The program’s objectives are two-fold: first, to provide a technical competence in the field of computing with primary emphasis on programming; and second, to provide a basic understanding of a business organization and the role of the computer center in such an organization. The BASIC, C++, COBOL, HTML and XBASE programming languages are utilized in the computer laboratory. Systems analysis and design relating to business applications are included in the program. In addition to the required major courses, students may 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–Programming concentration must complete a minimum of 66 credit hours of academic work with a GPA of not less than 2.00. These include 30 credits of academic work in the major field, 6 credits of core electives, 23 credits in prescribed areas of liberal arts and sciences, and 7 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.”
Attainment of a “C” average in Introduction to Programming and COBOL Programming (the sequence taken in the first year) is expected for entry into the second year of the two-year sequence for Computer Information Systems majors. Students who fail to maintain that average in the first two Computer Science courses will be counseled as to other options.
Major Field Requirements
| Code | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 101 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| CITA 110 | Microcomputer Applications I | 3 |
| CITA 120 | Computer Concepts and Operating Systems | 3 |
| CITA 140 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| CITA 170 | COBOL Programming | 3 |
| CITA 200 | Data Communications and Networking | 3 |
| CITA 210 | Visual Programming and Development Tools | 3 |
| CITA 215 | C++ Programming | 3 |
| CITA 220 | Systems Analysis | 3 |
| 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
7 credits.
Suggested Course Sequence
First Semester
| Code | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CITA 110 | Microcomputer Applications I | 3 |
| CITA 140 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| PHED | Physical Education | 1 |
| Trustee's General Education Core Requirement | 6 |
Second Semester
| Code | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CITA 120 | Computer Concepts and Operating Systems | 3 |
| CITA 170 | COBOL Programming | 3 |
| ACCT 101 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| Mathematics or Science | 3 | |
| PHED | Physical Education | 1 |
| Trustee's General Education Core Requirement | 3 |
Third Semester
| Code | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CITA 200 | Data Communications and Networking | 3 |
| CITA 210 | Visual Programming and Development Tools | 3 |
| CITA 215 | C++ Programming | 3 |
| Core Elective | 3 | |
| General Elective | 5 |
Fourth Semester
| Code | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CITA 220 | Systems Analysis | 3 |
| CITA 340 | Data Base Concepts | 3 |
| Core Elective | 3 | |
| Trustee's General Education Core Requirement | 6 | |
| General Elective | 2 |