Computer and Information Technology IT Specialist - Associate of Applied Science
Students must complete all College degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 60 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Code | Title | Hours |
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| General Education | ||
| Courses are required from Area I, II, III, IV, V and VI 1 | 19-20 | |
Area I: Communications | ||
ENGL 1110G (Technical Requirement) 2 | ||
Area II: Mathematics | ||
Area III: Laboratory Science | ||
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | ||
ECON 1110G, ECON 2110G, or ECON 2120G (Technical Requirement) 2 | ||
Area V: Humanities 3 | ||
Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 3 | ||
| Technical Requirements | ||
| BCIS 1110 | Fundamentals of Information Literacy and Systems | 3 |
| ENGL 2210G | Professional & Technical Communication | 3 |
| FYEX 1111 | Introduction to College Studies 4 | 1-3 |
| or FYEX 1110 | First-Year Seminar | |
| MATH 1215 | Intermediate Algebra | 3 |
| OECS 128 | Operating Systems Linux/Unix | 3 |
| OECS 185 | PC Maintenance and Repair I | 3 |
| or OECS 227 | Computer Applications for Technicians | |
| OECS 207 | Windows | 3 |
| OECS 220 | Database Application and Design | 3 |
| OECS 261 | Introduction to Networks | 3 |
| Choose one Business course from the following: | 3 | |
| Principles of Accounting I (Financial) | ||
| Introduction to Finance | ||
| Introduction to Business | ||
| Principles of Management | ||
| Principles of Marketing | ||
| Electives: Computer Related Courses 5 | 13-15 | |
| Total Hours | 60-65 | |
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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Course is a Technical Requirement and must be completed regardless of transfer credit awarded.
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Will also satisfy Flexible 3 requirement for the NMHED General Education requirements for an Associate of Applied Science Degree.
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Course required for new students or transfer students with less the 30 credit hours. Course may be waived if a student has completed 30 or more credit hours. If course is waived additional elective courses will be needed to meet the minimum hours required for the degree.
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Any BCIS, C S, CSEC, CTEC, DRFT, E E, FDMA, or OECS course excluding courses used to fulfill Technical Requirements. Additional courses may be required if FYEX 1111 is waived.
A Suggested Plan of Study
Additional classes may be needed based on placement test results and course prerequisites. Visit with an advisor for help with creating a customized plan.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| BCIS 1110 | Fundamentals of Information Literacy and Systems | 3 |
| MATH 1215 | Intermediate Algebra | 3 |
| Area I: Communications | 3-4 | |
| Composition I | ||
| Business Course 3 | 3 | |
| Area V: Humanities 1 | 3 | |
| Electives: Computer Related Courses 2 | 2-3 | |
| Hours | 17-19 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 2210G | Professional & Technical Communication | 3 |
| OECS 128 | Operating Systems Linux/Unix | 3 |
| OECS 207 | Windows | 3 |
| Area II: Mathematics 1 | 3 | |
| Electives: Computer Related Courses 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| OECS 220 | Database Application and Design | 3 |
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Hardware PC Maintenance | ||
| PC Maintenance and Repair I | ||
| Computer Applications for Technicians | ||
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Networking Communications | ||
| Network Operating Systems I | ||
| Introduction to Networks | ||
| Electives: Computer Related Courses | 3 | |
| Electives: Computer Related Courses 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Area III: Laboratory Science 1 | 4 | |
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Survey of Economics or Macroeconomic Principles or Microeconomic Principles |
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| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 1 | 3 | |
| Electives: Computer Related Courses 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Total Hours | 60-62 | |
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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Any OECS course not required in the technical requirements.
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Business/Computer Electives: