Computer Applications - Option
Office Systems Technology, Associate in Applied Science
The Computer Applications degree option serves students who seek jobs that require application software skills. These students are not interested in transferring to a four-year college. Emphasis is placed on popular software used in many organizations such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases and presentations. The option provides preparation in using information technology for problem solving, information retrieval and other business functions. Students can obtain skills required for the Microsoft Office User Specialist certifications.
For additional program information, please contact faculty advisor, William Dougherty, at (609) 343-4979/doughert@atlantic.edu or contact the department chairperson, Otto Hernandez, at (609) 343-4978/hernande@atlantic.edu.
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES | |
| ENGL101-Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL102-Composition II | 3 |
| General Education Science or General Education Mathematics course | 4 |
| General Education Science course | 4 |
| CISM125-Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| General Education Humanities or Social Science course | 3 |
| TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS | 20
|
| PROGRAM COURSES | |
| BUSN120-Principles of Management | 3 |
| CISM162-Microcomputer Applications Using Spreadsheets | 3 |
| GIST101-Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 4 |
| OSTM110-Keyboarding and Document Production I | 3 |
OSTM141-Word Processing I |
3 |
| OSTM230-Administrative Office Procedures | 3 |
| OSTM261-Records and Information Management | 3 |
| OSTM262-Business Presentations Using Multimedia | 3 |
| OSTM263-Publishing for Business | 3 |
| TCOM125-Technical Communication | 3 |
Program Option Courses |
|
| CISM127-The Internet and the World Wide Web | 3 |
| CISM130-Using PC Operating Systems | 3 |
| CISM142-Help Desk Support | 3 |
| CISM164-Microcomputer Applications Using Relational Databases | 3 |
| CISM280-Capstone Portfolio | 1 |
| TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS | 44 |
| TOTAL REQUIRED FOR DEGREE: | 64 |
| (CAPL) EFFECTIVE FALL 2012 |
NOTE: Basic skills requirements must be met before entry into the program. Some courses require prerequisites; check the course descriptions.