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MICROCOMPUTER OPTION

The Microcomputer Option prepares students for proficiency in the use of both computer hardware and software. Emphasis of the program is on a wide variety of application programs, a foundation in computer programming, and an introduction to computer hardware to include the networking of microcomputers. This course of study is for the person who wants to gain knowledge and skills for entry-level positions in business and industry. Students must be proficient in keyboarding prior to enrolling in and pursuing this degree.

Upon completion of the two-year degree program, students will be competent in the understanding and practical use of computer systems and will be prepared to seek job opportunities in the following computer areas: production support specialist, database manager, computer systems analyst, and operations analyst.

MICROCOMPUTER OPTION A.A.S.
69 semester hours required to graduate

Freshman First Semester
COSC 1301
Microcomputer Applications
3
CPMT 1405
IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software
4
ENGL 1301
Freshman College English I
3
MATH 1314
College Algebra OR
MATH 1324
Algebra with Business Application
3
SPCH
Choose one of the following: SPCH 1311 OR 1315
3
PHED
Physical Education
1
 
Total
17
 
Freshman Second Semester
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COSC 1400
Introduction to Computing
4
HRPO 1311
Human Relations
3
MATH 1325
Calculus for Business and Economic Analysis OR
MATH 1342
Elementary Statistics
3
POFT 1301
Business English
3
PHED
Physical Education
1
Elective
Fine Arts OR Humanities
3
 
Total
17


Sophomore First Semester
ITNW 1425
Fundamentals of Networking OR
CPMT 1409
IT Essentials II: Network Operating Systems
4
TP
ITSW 1410
Presentation Media Software
4
ITSW 2431
Advanced Word Processing
4
ITSW 2434
Advanced Spreadsheet
4
ITSW 2437
Advanced Database
4
 
Total
20
 
Sophomore Second Semester
ITMC 1441
Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 Server and Professional
4
ITSW 2186*
Internship, Data Processing Technology/Technician
1
TP
ARTC 1413
Digital Publishing I
4
POFT 2312
Business Correspondence and Communication
3
Elective
Social Science
3
 
Total
15


* Students work 3 hours each week at an approved place of employment.

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MICROCOMPUTER OPTION ENHANCED SKILLS CERTIFICATE
12 semester hours required to complete

This certificate applies to those students continuing through the Tech Prep program from high school. It is not intended for general application to all students.
 
ITSC 1413
Internet/Web Page Development
4
 
ITSW 2431
Advanced Word Processing
4
 
ITSC 2421
Integrated Software Applications II
4
 
Total
12



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