Computer Information Systems Transfer
Associate in Arts Degree
General Education Requirements - 33 credits
The Information Technology transfer program is designed to prepare students to enter baccalaureate programs in Information Technology on the junior level.
Required Program of Study
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
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| General Education Requirements | 33 | |
Computer Technology Electives |
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| IFT100 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 |
| IFT110 | Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| NET100 | Computer Networking | 3 |
| PRG100 | Introduction to Computer Programming | 3 |
| PRG260 | Database Systems | 3 |
| WEB100 | Web Design I | 3 |
Business Requirements |
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| ACC105 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BUS100 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS200 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| OR BUS201 | Microeconomics | |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required for the Program | 60 |
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Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Describe the hardware and software needs in a modern business environment using appropriate computer terminology.
- Discuss the issues of professional standards and ethics for Information Technology workers.
- Utilize a personal computer to prepare documents using word processing, spreadsheet and database software and to perform basic navigation of the Internet.
- Plan and design web sites using fundamental web design principles.
- Create programs that solve common business problems using structured programming and modular design.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills in writing and speaking in a business environment.
- Utilize business management principles to analyze problems and make decisions.
- Prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and evaluate the results by performing basic financial statement analysis.
- Apply economic theory to analyze social, political, financial, and business problems.
Please note: These programs can be pursued on a part-time basis.
Appropriate placement test scores, or the completion of certain developmental courses, are required for all programs of study. Additional prerequisites may be necessary for some courses and can be found in the course descriptions section of the catalog.
It is recommended that students confer with their advisor when selecting electives.