APPLICATIONS SPECIALIST OPTION 

 

 

       The Application Specialist Option provides students with a thorough introduction to today's most widely used computer software applications. The program curriculum provides hands-on computer experience in spreadsheets, advanced database applications, basic programming, web page development, network management, data communication, and systems analysis and design. Additional courses introduce the student to the fields of Accounting, Business Law and Ethics, and Technical Writing. The Cooperative Work Experience is a requirement in this program and provides an opportunity for students to apply classroom knowledge to practical work experience. Career opportunities for the Application Specialist Option exist in the areas of computer operations, business applications, systems analysis, software support, database development, customer support, technical and microcomputer support.

 

CURRICULUM

 

First Year 

First Semester                                    Credits

ACC  101

Introductory to Accounting 

BSL   103

E-Business Law & Ethics

CIS    105

Introduction to Computers and Software Support in Business

CIS    111

Introduction to Microcomputers Applications in Business

 ENG  101

English Composition & Literature I

    Total                                                                   15

Second Semester                                 Credits

CIS    112

Advanced Microcomputer Applications 

CIS    121

Introduction to Programming with C++

CIS    141

Introduction to Data Communication & Networks

MAT  123

College Mathematics I: Precalculus

ENG  102

English Composition & Literature II

   Total                                                              15
 
 

Second Year

First Semester                                    Credits

CIS   134

Web Page Development I

CIS   243

Advanced Database Management 

 CIS 

Career Elective*

ENG  205

Technical & Workplace Writing

PSY  118

Psychology of Interpersonal Relations 

or 

PSY  158

Human Relations in Organizations 

3

   Total                                                              15

Second Semester                                 Credits

CIS    237

Network Management 

CIS    241

System Analysis & Design

CIS    299

Cooperative Work Experience & Seminar

MAT  122

Statistics

SPH   101

Speech Communication Skills

   Total                                                              15

Total Credit required for degree      60

 

*  Any CIS Course with a number of  200  or higher and not already required as part of the Degree program