A.A.S.
Computer Information and Office Systems

The associate of applied science degree is a two-year degree awarded in a specific career or occupational field of experience.

Computer Information and Office Systems is a program designed for people interested in securing employment in positions requiring information technology and administrative support skills. Successful completion of the CIOS computer placement test is required to begin coursework for this degree.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
(2009-2010 CATALOG)

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Information and Office Systems requires a minimum of 60 credit hours with 20 hours at the 200 level or above. A minimum grade of C is required in all CIOS courses.

Minimum Credit Hours 60
General Requirements 19
Written Communication Skills
select
ENGL S111 Methods of Written Communication 3
ENGL S212 Technical Report Writing 3
or  
CIOS S160 Business English 3
CIOS S260 Business Communication 3
Oral Communication Skills
Select one from the following (3 credits)
COMM S111 Fundamentals of Oral Communiations* 3
COMM S235 Small Group Communication and Team Building* 3
COMM S237 Interpersonal Communication* 3
COMM S241 Public Speaking* 3
*Grade C or better
Computational Skills
MATH S105 Intermediate Algebra (or higher) 4
Other Skills
CIOS S105 Computer Literacy 3
CIOS S262 Professional Development 3
___ S__ Advisor-approved GERs** 6
**Humanities, social sciences, natural sciences or mathematics
Major Requirements 32-35
Completion of one of the following emphasis areas:
 
Network Technician Emphasis 35
CIOS S170 Programming I 3
CIOS S209 Hardware Concepts 3
CIOS S210 Operating Systems 3
CIOS S241 Introduction to Networking and the OSI Reference Model 4
CIOS S244 Internetwork Router Configuration and Design 4
CIOS S245 Computer Network Concepts and Administration 3
CIOS S247 LAN Configuration and Design 4
CIOS S248 WAN Configuration and Design 4
CIOS S294 Networking Practicum 2
Electives 5
Where there is duplication in courses between general requirements and major requirements or within the major requirements, additional electives will be required.
Office Administation Emphasis 35
CIOS S101 Computer Keyboarding and Formatting 3
CIOS S132 Word Processing Concepts and Applications 3
CIOS S151 Presentation Graphics Concepts and Applications 1
CIOS S235 Spreadsheets Concepts and Applications 3
CIOS S240 Database Concepts and Applications 3
CIOS S246 Advanced Internet Concepts and Applications 3
CIOS S250 Integrated Applications 1
CIOS S260 Business Communications 3
CIOS S261 Digital Documents 2
CIOS S264 Records Management 2
CIOS S294 Business Practicum 2
Select from one of the following ( 3 credits)
ACCT S100 Record Keeping for Small Business 3
ACCT S121 Introduction to Accounting I 3
Select from one of the following ( 3 credits)
BA S151 Introduction to Business 3
BA S166 Small Business Management 3
BA S201 Introduction to Management and Supervision 3
Electives 3-6
Where there is duplication in coureses between genral requirements and major requirements or within the major requirements, additional electives will be required.
 
Web Development Emphasis 35
CIOS  S108 Graphic Design for Computer Applications 3
CIOS  S157 Web Site Design and HTML 4
CIOS  S170 Programming I 3
CIOS  S171 Web Scripting 3
CIOS  S240 Database concepts and Applications 3
CIOS S257 Advanced Website Design and Development 3
CIOS  S258 XML and Data Drive Web Applications 3
CIOS S279 Database Theory and SQL 3
CIOS S___ Advisor-approved CIOS electives 7
Select one from the following (3 credits)
ART S222 Digital Camera Photography 3
CIOS S152 Digital Image Editing Concepts and Appications 3

CONTACT INFORMATION

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