Estimated Cost: $7844
For more complete information please refer to the
MSU-GF 2007-2008 Catalog
| Tuition and Fees |
$5964 |
| Application Fee |
$30 |
| Lab Fees |
$240 |
| Books and Supplies |
$1650 |
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COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
MICROCOMPUTER SUPPORT
Associate of Applied Science
Catalog 2007-2008
Advisor: Jeff Brown
Upon completion of the Microcomputer Support Degree, students will be able to maintain personal computers, repair and troubleshoot common hardware problems, and use and assist end-users in using common software applications.
Outcomes: Graduates are prepared to:
- Create, manage, and modify databases as preparation for the examination to attain the Microsoft Office Specialist – Access certification.
- Create, manage, and modify electronic spreadsheets as preparation for the examination to attain the Microsoft Office Specialist – Excel certification.
- Create, manage, and modify word processing documents as preparation for the examination to attain the Microsoft Office Specialist – Word certification.
- Create, modify, and troubleshoot computer programs using Visual Basic to develop computer programming skills.
- Create effective web pages that include links, graphics, sound, tables, forms, and style sheets using common editors.
- Implement, administer, and troubleshoot computer systems that incorporate Microsoft Windows XP Professional as preparation for the examination to attain the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer 70-270 certification.
- Troubleshoot and repair microcomputers as preparation for the examination to attain the CompTIA A+ certification.
- Train and support microcomputer end-users to include developing and delivering training modules and developing strategies for providing on-going technical support.
Required Skill:
Fall Semester
| BUS |
106 |
Introduction to Business |
3† |
| CIT |
111 |
Intro to Comp for Tech Majors |
3† |
| CIT |
120 |
Internet Essentials |
2† |
| ENGL |
121** |
Composition I |
3† |
| MATH |
104** |
Business Mathematics |
4† |
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SUBTOTAL |
15 |
Spring Semester
| CIT |
205* |
Database Management |
3† |
| COMM |
135 |
Interpersonal Communication |
3† |
| ENGL |
122* |
Composition II OR |
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| ENGL |
124** |
Business & Prof Comm OR |
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| ENGL |
228* |
Strategies of Business Comm |
3† |
| OO |
266* |
Microsoft Word |
3† |
| MATH |
108** |
Algebra for College Students OR |
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| MATH |
130** |
Precalculus Algebra OR |
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| MATH |
150** |
Math for Liberal Arts OR |
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| MATH |
181** |
Calculus |
3/4† |
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SUBTOTAL |
15/16 |
Fall Semester
| CIT |
160* |
Introduction to Programming |
3† |
| CIT |
166* |
Computer Operating Systems |
4† |
| CIT |
220* |
Electronic Spreadsheets |
3† |
| CIT |
229* |
Web Page Construction |
3† |
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Technical Electives |
3† |
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SUBTOTAL |
16 |
Spring Semester
| CIT |
272* |
PC Troubleshooting and Maint |
4† |
| CIT |
275* |
Computer End-User Support |
3† |
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Technical Electives |
7† |
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SUBTOTAL |
14 |
Technical Electives
| CIT |
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Any CIT course with Advisor approval |
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| DRFT |
166 |
Introduction to CAD |
3† |
| OO |
220 |
Preparing Resumes |
1† |
| OO |
221 |
Interviewing for Jobs |
1† |
| Total Program Credits 60~ |
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Students who complete this AAS degree and take either Math 108 Algebra for College Students or Math 181 Calculus for their math requirement and confine their elective choices to those with the prefix CIT will be able to transfer this degree as the first two years of a Bachelor of Science degree in Management/Computer Info Systems through Park University.
THE INFORMATION ON ALL TRANSFER PROGRAMS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. STUDENTS SHOULD CONTACT BETTY DEEB AT PARK UNIVERSITY FOR POTENTIAL CHANGES: 406-761-7540, BETTY. DEEB@PARK.EDU
~ Many students need preliminary math and English courses before enrolling in the program requirements. These courses may increase the total number of program credits. Students should review their math and English placement before planning out their full program schedule.
+ A grade of "C" or above required for graduation
* Indicates prerequisites needed
** Placement in course(s) is determined by admissions assessment
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