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CIS: Microcomputer Applications A.A. Degree

Full Time

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2024-25
GE Pattern:
local AA/AS
Total Units:
61

First Year

Semester 1

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
GE
ENGWR 300 / 480 H
College Composition
3
IIa
WC
GE
BUS 312
Workplace Behavior and Ethics
3
IIIb
Req
BUSTEC 126 / CISA 126
Outlook: Basics
1
Req
BUSTEC 300.1
Keyboarding/Applications: Beginning
1
Req
CISA 305
Beginning Word Processing
2
Elec
CISC 305
Introduction to the Internet
1
Req
CISC 310
Introduction to Computer Information Science
3
Req
CISC 320
Operating Systems
1

Semester 2

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
GE
NUTRI 300
Nutrition
3
IV
GE
STAT 300 / 480 H
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
4
IIb
MC
Req
BUSTEC 127 / CISA 127
Outlook: Tools
1
Req
CISA 315
Introduction to Electronic Spreadsheets
2
Req
CISA 316
Intermediate Electronic Spreadsheets
2
Req
CISA 320
Introduction to Database Management
1
Req
CISC 306
Introduction to Web Page Creation
1
RE
CISC 350
Introduction to Data Communications
1

Second Year

Semester 3

16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
GE
ARTNM 322
Beginning Digital Art
3
I
GE
BUS 330
Managing Diversity in the Workplace
3
Vb, VI
Req
CISA 306
Intermediate Word Processing
2
Req
CISA 322
Design and Development of Desktop Database Applications
3
Req
CISA 330
Desktop Publishing
2
Req
CISA 340
Presentation Graphics
2
RE
CISC 351
Introduction to Local Area Networks
1

Semester 4

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
GE
POLS 301 / 481 H
Introduction to Government: United States
3
Va
GE
any PE activity course
1
IIIa
RE
CISA 160
Project Management Techniques and Software
3
Req
CISC 323
Linux Operating System
1
RE
CISP 350
Database Programming
3
Req
CISP 370
Beginning Visual Basic
4

H honors courses

Explanation of Categories
GE General Education A course that fulfills a specific general education requirement for a degree, which can be replaced with another course that meets the same requirement
Req Required Core A course that is required for this program
Elec Degree Elective A degree-applicable course that is part of a degree roadmap to ensure that there is a total of at least 60 units, which is a requirement for an associate degree
RE Restricted Elective A course selected from a list of elective courses specified for this program in the course list in the catalog, which can be replaced with another course from the same list

Graduation Requirement

A course that fulfills a specific graduation requirement which can be replaced by another course that meets the same graduation requirement.

MC = Math Competency
WC = Writing Competency

Career path

Career Options:

  • Microsoft Office Suite Engineer
  • office technology instructor
  • information technology training specialist
  • project manager
  • human resources

Advising Notes:

  • Students can substitute ESLW 340 for ENGWR 300/480.

Scheduling Notes:

  • CISA 315 is offered during the 1st 8 weeks and CISA 316 is offered during the 2nd 8 weeks, so they can be taken in the same semester.
  • CISA 306 and 322 is offered in the spring.

Other Notes:

  • At the end of the third semester students qualify for the CIS: Microcomputer Applications certificate.

Published April 12, 2024

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