Computer Technology, AAS

Program Description

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Technology is designed for students who have minimal experience and knowledge of PC computer technology.

The general education requirements are designed to encourage students to develop critical and creative thinking, computation, and communication skills. The program requirements introduce students to the basic Cisco networking principles, CompTIA A+ hardware standards, a Microsoft Windows operating system and Microsoft Office suite software applications.

The program electives provide students with a blended knowledge of computer networking hardware/software, software design and a broad understanding of the Linux operating system. 

General Education Requirements

Writing Level I (WR1) 3 credits
American & Wyoming Government (POLS 1000) 3 credits
MATH/APPM/LSCI 3 credits
Student must complete six (6) credits of general education courses distributed over two (2) different general education areas, one of which is either WR2 or ORAL.
ARTS/HUM/IT/ORAL/SOC/WR2 (in program)
UNST 1 credits

Program Requirements

Course Requirements

Course NumberTitleCredits
CMAP 1615Operating Systems:

3 credits

CMAP 1650Introduction to Networking

3 credits

CMAP 1715Word Processing Applications:

3 credits

CMAP 1765Spreadsheet Applications:

3 credits

CMAP 1815Database Applications:

3 credits

CMAP 1920Hardware Maintenance

4 credits

 

COMM 2130Human Relations

3 credits

OR

MGT 2130Human Relations

3 credits

 

CMAP 1200Computer Information Systems

3 credits

CPED 1000Co-Op Work Experience I:

3 credits

CSEC 1500Computer Network Security +

3 credits

PFDV 1500Managing Career Development

3 credits

CMAP 1615, CMAP 1715: Students who have limited or no computer experience must take CMAP 1200 before enrolling in CMAP 1615 or CMAP 1715.

Program Electives

Select thirteen (13) credits for the completion of Program Electives from the following course prefixes:

CMAP/COSC/CPED/ENTR/IMGT/ or

Course NumberTitleCredits
ART 1177Digital Imaging

3 credits

OR

MDIA 2115Website Structure & Style

3 credits

General Electives (3 credits)

Total Credit Hours: 60