Courses and Requirements
The associate in science degree option in Computer and Information Sciences: Applications Option is designed to serve the needs of the career-oriented student who wishes to find employment in the modern office environment. This program provides training in word processing, spreadsheet applications, data management, web page design, computerized office operations, as well as strong communication and interpersonal skills. A minimum of 65 credit hours are required for graduation.
Starting in the Fall of 2014, any student enrolled in an associate degree program who is new to NECC and has no academic history at the college, must take at least one course designated as intensive in each of NECC’s six core academic skills in order to graduate. In most cases, the program’s core required courses include these intensive courses. Plan to see an advisor for more complete information about this graduation requirement.
Electives
| Program Electives
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Choose 4 courses at level listed or higher: ACC101, BUS101, CIS121,COP101, CTE101, CTE103, CTN120, ECO201, FIN201, HST104, MAT171, MGT103, MKT210
|
12-16 |
| Humanities/Social Science Elective
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Not: GRA, ART140, ART141, ART241, ART143, ART250
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3 |
| Humanities Elective
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COM Recommended. Not: GRA, ART140, ART141, ART143, ART241, ART250
|
3 |
| Social Science Elective
|
|
3 |
| Math Electives
|
MAT120-299
|
7-8 |
| Electives
|
|
6-8 |
Requirements
| CIS110 | Computer Applications | 3 | Science Technology Intensive |
| CIS112 | Integrated Computer Applications | 4 | Science Technology Intensive |
| CIS113 | Data Management | 4 | Global Awareness Intensive Public Presentation Intensive |
| CIS114 | Help Desk & Soft Skills | 3 | Global Awareness Intensive Public Presentation Intensive Written Communication Intensive |
| CIS115 | Information Security | 4 | Public Presentation Intensive Written Communication Intensive |
| CIS130 | Web Development I | 4 | Global Awareness Intensive Written Communication Intensive |
| CTN110 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 | Information Literacy Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| ENG102 | English Composition II | 3 | |
Program Notes
This program provides the combination of technical skills and the opportunity to include courses from other areas such as business to pursue careers in technical support, technical liaison, PC specialists, and administrative assistants. Students who take courses based on Microsoft Office (CIS110, CIS112, and CIS113) must be prepared to use a Windows environment. Students will have access to this platform in all the campus labs.
Recommended Course Sequence Computer and Information Sciences Applications Option Associate Degree
Year 1
Fall
| CIS110 | Computer Applications | 3 | Science Technology Intensive |
| CTN110 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 | Information Literacy Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| CIS114 | Help Desk & Soft Skills | 3 | Global Awareness Intensive Public Presentation Intensive Written Communication Intensive |
| ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| MAT120-299 | Math Elective | 3-4 | |
Spring
| CIS112 | Integrated Computer Applications | 4 | Science Technology Intensive |
| CIS130 | Web Development I | 4 | Global Awareness Intensive Written Communication Intensive |
| ENG102 | English Composition II | 3 | |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| MAT120-299 | Math Elective | 3-4 | |
Year 2
Fall
| CIS113 | Data Management | 4 | Global Awareness Intensive Public Presentation Intensive |
| CIS115 | Information Security | 4 | Public Presentation Intensive Written Communication Intensive |
| 2 Program Electives | 6-8 | |
| Humanities/Social Science Elective | 3 | |
Spring
| 2 Electives | 6-8 | |
| 2 Program Electives | 6-8 | |
| | Social Science Elective | 3 | |