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Associate of Science in Computer Applications

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This Associate of Science in Computer Applications Program fills the need in the Information Technology marketplace for entry level Application Development professionals and for foundational education in Application Development.  This program focuses on the acquisition of the theory, principles, practices, methodologies, competencies, tools, and technologies associated with Application Development.  This program is designed to produce academically sound entry level application development professionals that have the necessary foundation to be productive in the IT industry. 

Program Objectives

In addition to the institutional and general education level learning objectives, the Associate of Science in Computer Applications Program also seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates:

  • Appraise the major concepts behind computers, computer algorithms, and computer literacy.
  • Analyze business environments and use Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access to perform information processing tasks.
  • Distinguish between the various diagrams in the Unified Modeling Language (UML).
  • Assess the process for designing and developing software; also evaluate the benefits of modularization of software.
  • Profile the purpose, audience, scope, structure, and format of key IT documents also appraise the appropriateness of a document to the particular writing/research goal.
Degree Program Requirements
Required Course - 3 semester hours
General Education Requirements (38 semester hours)
English Composition - 6 semester hours

Social Sciences - 6 semester hours

Science - 8 semester hours including the required 1 hour labs

Mathematics - 3 semester hours

History - 6 semester hours

Humanities - 3 semester hours

Literature - 3 semester hours

All literature courses require successful completion of EN101 - Proficiency in Writing or EN102 - Effectiveness in Writing


Political Science - 3 semester hours
Core Requirements (18 Semester Hours) 
Elective Requirements (3 semester hours)

Students must complete 3 semester hours comprised of lower (100-200) level courses not taken to fulfill the requirements listed above. Additional general education courses may be taken to fulfill elective requirements.




Total Hours = 62

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