Computer Applications
Diploma program (Typically finished in a single semester)
The Diploma degree in Computer Applications is designed to
meet the needs of the growing office professionals trained in the
use of Microsoft Office Applications. This program is intended
to prepare students to enter a modern office. The skills acquired
include the operation of state-of-the art equipment and application software to gain marketable skills required to work accurately and productively in an office environment. This program is
intended to prepare students to sit for Microsoft Office Specialist
(MOS) exam. Students who pass these exams will distinguish
themselves from non-credentialed individuals and will improve
their employment prospects. This degree will offer students an
opportunity to pursue positions as office support specialists,
information processors, secretaries, administrative assistants,
receptionists, clerks, and information workers, to name a few.
This program will require more than one academic semester to meet minimum requirements.
Students can apply courses to AAS degree in Office Information Technology (AAS.OMT).
A student enrolled in this major must receive a grade of ?C? or higher on those courses with the alpha-designator ?CIS?.
This program provides the student the opportunity:
- Develop the skills and speed needed to pass the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) exams for Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
The graduate of this program is able to:
- Use Microsoft Word to create, format, organize, and edit documents.
- Use Microsoft Excel to create, format, organize, and edit spreadsheets including formulas.
- Use Microsoft Access to structure, maintain, organize, and edit databases including queries and reports.
- Use Microsoft PowerPoint to create, format, organize, and edit presentations.
CIS-110 - Computer Literacy & Applications, 3 credits
CIS-111 - Word Processing With MS Word, 3 credits
CIS-112 - Spreadsheet Analysis Using Microsoft Excel, 3 credits
CIS-114 - Database Analysis With Microsoft Access, 3 credits
CIS-116 - Presentation Design Using Powerpoint, 3 credits
or CIS-120 - UNKNOWN COURSE (CIS-120), 3 credits
Total Credits for Degree: 18
