Computer Technology Computer Applications Technology, AAS

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This curriculum in Computer Information Systems is designed to develop the fundamental skills, knowledge, and experience which prepares the student for positions in the field of computer information systems and their use on the job. The program combines classroom lecture along with the hands-on experience to give the students practical knowledge of computer systems. Students may pursue a Certificate of Completion or the Associate Degree in several areas.

Note: For all degrees and certificates, students who lack keyboarding skills and/or did not pass the reading portion of the Texas Success Initiative should take POFT 1329 - Beginning Keyboarding , prior to enrolling in the program.

First Year Fall Semester

1st 8-Week Classes

ITSC 1305 - Introduction to PC Operating Systems 3 credit hours. ¹
COSC 1301 - Introduction to Computing 3 credit hours. (FY)

2nd 8-Week Classes

BCIS 1305 - Business Computer Applications 3 credit hours. (FY)
POFT 1329 - Beginning Keyboarding 3 credit hours. or
Information Technology Elective 3 credit hours

Total Hours: 12

First Year Spring Semester

1st 8-Week Classes

ITSW 1310 - Introduction to Presentation Graphics Software 3 credit hours.
COSC 1436 - Programming Fundamentals I 4 credit hours.

2nd 8-Week Classes

ITSC 1315 - Project Management Software 3 credit hours.
ENGL 1301 - Composition I 3 credit hours. (FY)

Total Hours: 13

First Year Summer

ENGL 2311 - Technical and Business Writing 3 credit hours. (FY) or
ENGL 1302 - Composition II 3 credit hours. (FY) ²
Mathematics Core (MATH 1332 preferred) 3 credit hours ²

Total Hours: 6

Second Year Fall Semester

1st 8-Week Classes

ITSW 1307 - Introduction to Database 3 credit hours.
Information Technology Elective 3 credit hours

2nd 8-Week Classes

IMED 1316 - Web Design I 3 credit hours.
ITSW 1301 - Introduction to Word Processing 3 credit hours.

Total Hours: 12

Second Year Spring Semester

16 week Classes

IMED 2311 - Portfolio Development 3 credit hours. or
ITSC 2386 - Internship - Computer and Information Sciences, General 3 credit hours.

1st 8-Week Classes

ITSW 1304 - Introduction to Spreadsheets 3 credit hours.

2nd 8-Week Classes

Language, Philosophy, Culture or Creative Arts core 3 credit hours ²
Management Elective 3 credit hours

Total Hours: 12

Second Year Summer

Social/Behavioral Science Core 3 credit hours ²
2 sch as needed for graduation 2 credit hours ²

Total Hours: 5

Total Graduation Hours: 60

¹ Must successfully complete the course in order to progress in the AAS in Computer Technology Computer Applications Technology

² Meet with an advisor or department chair for university specific transfer course

³ Speak with an advisor about your Temple College AAS graduation and your university transfer

FY= Course will be offered on a continuous basis so that a student can take the course in any fall or spring

Transfer Outlook

This curriculum in Computer Information Systems (CIS) is designed to develop the fundamental skills, knowledge, and experience which prepares the student for positions in the field of CIS and their use on the job. The program combines classroom lecture along with hands-on experience to give the students practical knowledge of computer systems.

Career Outlook

File Clerk - $24,281* w/Associate Degree

Data Entry Keyer - $25,611* w/Associate Degree

Administrative Support Worker - $31,630* w/Associate Degree

*Based on entry-level jobs in Central Texas