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. Residency requirement is 15 UAS semester credits.
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
(2011-2012 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 | ||
| ___ | S___ | Advisor-approved GERs** | 3 |
| 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 |
| **Humanities, social sciences, natural sciences or mathematics | |||
| Major Requirements | 32-35 | ||
| Completion of one of the following emphasis areas: | |||
The Network Technician emphasis of the AAS degree provides students with foundational knowledge and skills which qualifies them for entry positions in the field. This includes hands-on experience with computer hardware and software support as well as computer network design, installation, configuration, and maintenance.
The Office Administration emphasis is designed to produce a well-rounded student who is prepared to enter an office administration position with knowledge in business communications, expert-level skills in office productivity software, introductory accounting and business concepts. It prepares individuals for various office occupations, i.e., Administrative Assistant, Office Manager, Executive Secretary and Secretary.
The Web Development emphasis is designed to produce a well-rounded student who is prepared to design and develop professional-quality Web sites and Web Applications. The program provides students with comprehensive Web development skills leading to self-employment or introductory employment in Web development fields.