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Associate of Applied Science: 2012–2013 Catalog Year
Computer and Office Technology
Associate of Applied Science
The Computer and Office Technology degree is designed for those seeking specific career skills in office environments. The program will prepare students with the necessary skills for entry level employment in a professional business office environment using current software applications. Some courses can transfer to baccalaureate programs.
Salary: $35,620–$55,710 / year (Nevada)
Career Outlook: Average growth; many office systems have become more automated
Good To Know: Good communication skills critical; use computers heavily; may supervise office staff
Total Requirements: 60 Units (Credits)
| Program Requirements | 21 Units (Credits) | |
|---|---|---|
| Strongly recommend 40 wpm typing skills for successful degree completion. | ||
| ACC 135 | Bookkeeping I | 3 |
| or ACC 220 | Microcomputer Accounting Systems | |
| or ACC 223 | Introduction to QuickBooks | |
| BUS 110 | Human Relations For Employment | 3 |
| or MGT 212 | Leadership & Human Relations | |
| COT 200 | Beginning Word Processing | 3 |
| or COT 216 | Intermediate Word Processing | |
| COT 204 | Using Windows | 3 |
| COT 262 | Intermediate Spreadsheets Concepts | 3 |
| IS 101 | Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
| IS 201 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| Choose a total of 18 units from the following courses: | 18 Units (Credits) | |
| BUS 112 | Customer Service | 3 |
| CIT 151 | Beginning Web Development | 3 |
| CIT 152 | Web Script Language Programming | 3 |
| COT 101 | Computer Keyboarding I | 3 |
| or COT 102 | Computer Keyboarding II | |
| COT 222 | Desktop Publishing With Word Processing | 3 |
| COT 223 | Advanced Desktop Publishing | 3 |
| COT 266 | Intermediate Database Concepts | 3 |
| GRC 119 | Computer Graphics - Digital Media | 3 |
| MKT 210 | Marketing Principles | 3 |
| Students interested in Desktop Publishing skills should include in their choices: COT 222, COT 223, GRC 119, BUS 112 and MKT 210 | ||
| Students interested in Web Design skills should include in their choices: CIT 151, CIT 152, BUS 112 and GRC 119 | ||
| Students interested in Computer Applications skills should include in their choices: COT 266, BUS 112, COT 101 or COT 102 | ||
| General Education Requirements | 21 Units (Credits) | |
|
English/Communications Requirement |
6 | |
| Humanities/Social Science Requirements | 3 | |
|
Mathematics Requirement Recommended: BUS 109 |
3 | |
| Science Requirement | 3 | |
| U.S. and Nevada Constitution Requirements | 3 | |
| General Electives | 3 | |
| A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Applied Science can be found on the Associate of Applied Science page. | ||