Computer Applications & Office Systems
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This degree will prepare individuals for office
technology/support positions in both private and
public agencies. Upon completion, students could
become: software consultants, PC specialists,
training and technology coordinators, computer
lab assistants, help desk operators, administrative
assistants, administrative secretaries, or
executive secretaries.
Training includes how to operate application software
used in the business world, with an emphasis on word
processing, spreadsheets, database management,
business graphics, communication, organization,
time management, and team building skills. For
optimum results, students should have the ability
to keyboard by touch.
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This new A.S. Degree has been designed to combine
Administrative Assistant and Computer Applications curricula
into a new and exciting degree option for students.
Business and Administrative candidates will be provided
with the necessary software application experience and
Software Application candidates will obtain the required
business emphasis. This combined effort will help each
candidate succeed in today's technological marketplace.
For more information, or assistance in planning for this
career option, call 707.476.4208.
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This degree will provide training for careers
such as software consultants, PC specialists,
training and technology coordinators, computer
lab assistants, help desk operators, administrative
assistants, administrative secretaries, or executive
secretaries.
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Employment possibilities will be wherever business
support services are needed.
Salary ranges will depend on level of education and
experience although the median will be among the
higher paid jobs.
Entry Level Positions/Annual Wages
- Software consultants $25,000 - $75,000
- Computer programmer aides $33,200 - $63,700
- Administrative services manager $29,000 - $60,100
- Clerical/administrative support $22,100 - $37,100
- Central office operators $16,700 - $26,900
- Bookkeeping, acct., auditing clerks $17,300 - $26,700
- Data entry clerks $14,500 - $21,200
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CAOS
Major Requirements - Total: 51 Units
Required Courses
- BUS 10 - Introduction to Business (3.0)
- BUS 12 Keyboarding Skill Development (1.0)
- BUS 16/16L - Word Processing I and Lab (4.0)
- BUS 17/17L - Word Processing II and Lab (4.0)
- BUS 53/53L - Managing Office Information Systems (4.0)
- BUS 94 - Business Math (3.0)
- BUS 152 - Business English (3.0)
- CIS 1/1L - Computer Literacy and Lab (3.0)
- CIS 3 - Problem Solving for Applications (3.0)
- CIS 50/50L - Database Applications and Lab (4.0)
- CIS 53/53L - Spreadsheet Applications and Lab (4.0)
- CIS 70/70L - Bus Computer Systms Analysis/Implent & Lab (6.0)
- CIS 80 - Introduction to Windows (0.5)
- CIS 83 - Guide to the Information Highway (0.5)
Additional Requirements - (8 Units)
- BUS 1A - Principles of Accounting (4.0)
- BUS 1B - Principles of Accounting (4.0)
- BUS 52 - Business Communications (3.0)
- BUS 63/63L - Desktop Publishing Applications & Lab (4.0)
- CIS 16/16L - Object Oriented Programming with C++ & Lab (4.0)
- CIS 18/18L - Visual Basic Programming & Lab (4.0)
- CIS 30/30L - Intro to Data Comm & Network Mangmt & Lab (4.0)
- CIS 77 - Introduction to PC and MS-DOS (0.5)
- CIS 78 - Introduction to Programming (0.5)
- CIS 85 - JavaScript (0.5)
- CIS 98/98L - PC Computer Repair & Maintenance & Lab (4.0)
- MMC 10/10L - Multimedia Literacy & Lab (4.0)
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First Semester:
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BUS 12 |
Keyboarding Skill Development
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1.0 |
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BUS 152 |
Business English
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3.0 |
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CIS 1/1L |
Computer Literacy
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3.0 |
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CIS 3 |
Problem Solving for Applications
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3.0 |
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CIS 80 |
Introduction to Windows
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0.5 |
Second Semester:
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BUS 10 |
Introduction to Business |
3.0 |
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BUS 16/16L |
Word Processing I and Lab |
4.0 |
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CIS 53/53L |
Spreadsheet Applications and Lab
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4.0 |
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CIS 83 |
Guide to the Information Highway
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0.5 |
Third Semester:
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BUS 17/17L |
Word Processing II and Lab
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4.0 |
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BUS 94 |
Business Math
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3.0 |
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CIS 50/50L |
Database Applications and Lab
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4.0 |
Fourth Semester:
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BUS 53/53L |
Managing Information Systems
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4.0 |
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CIS 70/70L |
Systms Analysis/Implent & Lab
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6.0 |
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