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Associate of Applied Science, Computer and Office Technology: 2008-2009 Catalog
Programs of Study


Computer and Office Technology

Associate of Applied Science

The Computer and Office Technology emphasis 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: $25,333–$44,662 / year (Nevada)

Career Outlook: Variable; rapid growth in temporary worker agencies

Good To Know: Good communication skills critical; use computers heavily; may supervise office staff

WNC Academic Division: For more information about this program of study, please contact the Business and Computer Technology Division.


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Total Requirements: 60 credits

 
Degree Requirements 21 Credits
Strongly recommend 40 wpm typing skills for successful degree completion.
ACC 135B
or ACC 201
Bookkeeping I
Financial Accounting
3
BUS 110B
or MGT 212
or MGT 201
Human Relations For Employment
Leadership & Human Relations
Principles of Management
3
COT 200
or COT 216
Beginning Word Processing
Intermediate Word Processing
3
COT 204 Using Windows 3
COT 262 Intermediate Spreadsheets Concepts 3
IS 101 Introduction to Information Systems 3
IS 201 Computer Applications 3
 
Program Requirements 18 Credits
Choose a total of 18 credits from any of the following courses:
ACC 223B Introduction to QuickBooks 3
BUS 112B Customer Service 3
CIT 151
or GRC 175
Beginning Web Development
Web Design and Publishing I
3
CIT 152 Web Script Language Programming 3
COT 101
or COT 102
Computer Keyboarding I
Computer Keyboarding II
3
COT 222 Desktop Publishing With Word Processing 3
COT 223 Advanced Desktop Publishing 3
COT 266 Intermediate Database Concepts 3
GRC 118 Computer Graphics - Print Media 3
GRC 119 Computer Graphics - Digital Media 3
GRC 183
or ART 243
Electronic Imaging
Digital Imaging I
3
GRC 283B
or ART 244
Electronic Imaging
Digital Imaging II
3
MKT 210 Marketing Principles 3
 
Students interested in Desktop Publishing skills should include in their choices: 0 Credits

COT 222, COT 223, GRC 118, GRC 183 OR ART 243, GRC 283B OR ART 243, AND MKT 210

0
 
Students interested in Web Design skills should include in their choices: 0 Credits

CIT151 OR GRC175, CIT152 AND GRC119

0
 
Students interested in Computer Applications skills should include in their choices: 0 Credits

COT266, BUS112B, ACC223B, COT101 OR COT102

0
 
General Education Requirements 21 Credits
English/Communications Requirement (Recommended: BUS 107, BUS 108; must include a writing course) 6
Humanities/Social Science Requirements 3
Mathematics Requirement (Recommended: BUS 109B) 3
Science Requirement 6
U.S. and Nevada Constitution Requirements 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 Degree Requirements page.
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