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Degree conferred: Associate in Applied Science – 64 credits
Program contact: Division of Business/Computers & Information Systems/ Engineering and Technology, (815) 921-3101
Graduates of this program are adept in personal computer software and hardware as well as the application of PC’s to business and office systems. Those pursuing this program have the option to become Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certified in one or more areas.
Graduates of the program find work in computer user support, help desk operation, computer user training, computer technical writing, office technology, and computer facilities management.
Certificates available
– Basic PC Skills
– Advanced PC Skills
PC Information Specialist Courses: (21 credits)
* PCI 106 Microcomputer Applications/Windows (4)
* PCI 206 Advanced Microcomputer Applications/Windows (3)
* PCI 200 Microcomputer Information Systems Practicum (3)
CIS 102 Introduction to Computers and Information Systems (3)
* PCI 226 Post Advanced Microcomputer Applications/Windows (3)
* PCI 228 MOS Certification Preparation (1)
* OFF 294 Office Internship (1)
* PCT 261 PC LANs/Repairs, or
* PCT 262 Computer Service and Repair (3)
PC Information Specialist Electives: (12 credits)
Choose at least one of the following:
* PCI 180 Introduction to Computer User Technical Support, or (3)
* PCI 185 Introduction to Training for Personal Computers, or (3)
* CIS 180 Visual Basic Programming, or (4)
* PCT 110 Networking Essentials (3)
Select other courses from above, or other PCI, OFF, CIS, PCT or WEB courses approved by the Business/CIS director for the remaining 9 credit hours.
Business and Office Technology Requirements: (13 credits)
* ATG 110 Financial Accounting (4)
BUS 101 Introduction to Business (3)
* BUS 103 Business Math, or
BUS 223 Business Statistics (3)
BUS 170 Human Relations In Business (3)
Business and Office Technology Electives: (3 credits)
Select 3 credits from the following courses:
BUS 200 Legal Environment in Business, or
* BUS 201 Business Law, or
* MGT 270 Principles of Management, or
* OFF 231 Office Procedures - General, or
* BUS 207 Virtual Company (3-4)
General Education Course Requirements: (15 credits)
* ENG 101 Composition I (3)
* ENG 105 Business Communications, or
* ENG 110 Introductory Technical Writing (3)
* SPH 131 Fundamentals of Speech (3)
* MTH 115 General Education Mathematics, or
* MTH 120 College Algebra (3)
General Education Electives: (3 credits)
Select any other ENG, SPH, MTH, PSY, or SOC course approved by the Business/CIS Division director.
*Course has a prerequisite—refer to course description.