Software Specialist
The Computer Application Systems program includes
microcomputer applications, programming languages and
computer support of business organizations. The program
offers state-of-the-art training in the use of business application
software and hardware to prepare students for
professional
careers, transfer study, and/or personal use.
Students receive individual hands-on training in laboratory
facilities. Faculty work closely with business and industry
to ensure relevant training.
Associate in Science Degree
| FRESHMAN YEAR |
FALL |
SPRING |
| Computer Application Systems 50 (Introduction to Computer
Application Systems) or Computer Science 8 (Computer Literacy) |
3 |
|
| Computer Application Systems 72A (Elementary Computer
Keyboarding I) |
1 |
|
| Computer Application Systems 54A (Microsoft Excel I) |
3 |
|
| Computer Application Systems 88A (Microsoft Word I) |
|
3 |
Computer Science 7 (Introduction to Computer Programming
Concepts) or
Computer Science 10 (Introduction to Programming Using Visual
BASIC.net) |
|
3-4 |
| SOPHOMORE YEAR |
FALL |
SPRING |
| Computer Application Systems 58 (Introduction to Microsoft
Access) |
3 |
|
Computer Application Systems 82 (Designing Web Pages) or
Computer Application Systems 84
(Designing Business Graphics) |
3 |
|
| Business 95 (Work Experience) or Work Experience 95 (Work
Experience) |
|
1-3 |
| Business 96 (Work Experience Seminar) or Work Experience 96
(Work Experience Seminar) |
|
1 |
| Electives* |
|
3 |
| TOTAL |
|
24-27 |
General Education Courses
General Education Courses (Areas A-E). . . . . . . . . . . 16
Computer Application Systems GE Requirement. . . . 3
Complete a minimum of 3 units from
Business 14 (Business Communications) |
|
19 |
| Total minimum units required |
|
60 |
*Three units may be selected from the following:
Computer Application Systems 54B (Microsoft Excel II) . . . .3 units
Computer Application Systems 55 (Microsoft Office Integration). . .3 units
Computer Application Systems 82 (Designing Web Pages). . . 3 units
Computer Application Systems 84 (Designing Business Graphics). . .3 units
Computer Application Systems 88B (Microsoft Word II). . . . 3 units
The above listing is a suggested sequence only. Some courses may have
prerequisites. Students may take courses in any sequence except where a
prerequisite applies.
Certificate of Achievement
| Core Courses |
FALL |
SPRING |
| Business 14 (Business Communications) |
3 |
|
| Computer Application Systems 50 (Introduction to Computer
Application Systems) or Computer Science 8 (Computer Literacy) |
3 |
|
| Computer Application Systems 72A (Elementary Computer
Keyboarding I) |
1 |
|
| Computer Application Systems 54A (Microsoft Excel I) |
|
3 |
| Computer Application Systems 58 (Introduction to Microsoft
Access) |
|
3 |
| Computer Application Systems 88A (Microsoft Word I) |
|
3 |
Computer Science 7 (Introduction to Computer Programming
Concepts) or
Computer Science 10 (Introduction to Programming Using Visual
BASIC.net) |
|
3-4 |
Computer Application Systems 82 (Designing Web Pages) or
Computer Application Systems 84
(Designing Business Graphics) |
|
2-3 |
| Business 95 (Work Experience) or Work Experience 95 (Work
Experience) |
|
1-3 |
| Business 96 (Work Experience Seminar) or Work Experience 96
(Work Experience Seminar) |
|
1 |
| Electives* |
|
3 |
| TOTAL |
|
24-26 |
*Three units may be selected from the following:
Computer Application Systems 54B (Microsoft Excel II) . . . . 3 units
Computer Application Systems 55 (Microsoft Office Integration) . . . 3 units
Computer Application Systems 82 (Designing Web Pages) . . . 3 units
Computer Application Systems 84 (Designing Business Graphics) . . . 3 units
Computer Application Systems 88B (Microsoft Word II) . . . . 3 units
