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2006-2008 CATALOGINFORMATION TECHNOLOGYpageComputer Electronics Technology (A.A.S.) (see page 79)Computer Electronics Technician (see page 79)Information Technology (A.A.S.) 97Administrative Assistant Option 97Networking Option 97Programming Option 98Software Application Option 98Webmaster Option 98Computer Repair Specialist 99Database Expert 99Desktop Publishing 99E-Business 99Networking Specialist 100DEGREES, CERTIFICATES, COURSESCAREER PROGRAMSpageOffice Assistant 100Office Support 100Programming 100Software Specialist 100Software Suite Applications 100Software Technician 101Software User 101Spreadsheet - Proficient 101Spreadsheet - Expert 101Web Developer 101Webmaster 101Word Processing - Proficient 102Word Processing - Expert 102INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYA.A.S. DegreeThis program prepares students for the rapidly changing worldof computers, computer applications and the office environment.Aftercompleting introductory courses, students maychoose one of the following options: administrative assistant,networking, programming, software applications or Webmaster.Career opportunities vary according to the option selected.ITOFS 219 Office Management (3)ITOFS 221 Advanced Keyboarding Applications (2)Select from the following: ITAPP 126, 155, 232; ITOFS 100; ITPRG 103,140, 142 (3)Program Total: 65-66 creditsINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT OPTIONI. GENERAL EDUCATION CORE (18-19)Area A: Communication (6 credits)ENG 101 Composition I - with a grade of C of better (3)COMM 101 Principles of Communication (3)Area B: Humanities and Fine Arts (3 credits)Select one course from Area B on pages 42-44. (3)Area C: Mathematics (3 credits)BUS 103 Business Mathematics (3)Area D: Physical and Life Sciences (3-4 credits)Select one course from Area D on pages 42-44. (3-4)Area E: Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 credits)Select one course from Area E on pages 42-44. (3)II. AREA OF CONCENTRATION/PROGRAMREQUIREMENTS (47)Core Courses:BUS 101 Introduction to Modern Business (3)ITAPP 101 Introduction to Computers (3)BUS 107 Bookkeeping and Procedural Accounting (3)ITOFS 299 nternship (2)Administrative Assistant Concentration Courses:ITAPP 109 Introduction to the Internet (1)ITAPP 121 Introduction to Word Processing (3)ITAPP 122 Intermediate Word Processing Applications (3)ITAPP 125 Introduction to Spreadsheets (2)ITAPP 128 Introduction to Database (2)ITAPP 132 Desktop Publishing (3)ITAPP 133 Business Presentations (2)ITOFS 111 Beginning Keyboarding Applications (2)ITOFS 112 Intermediate Keyboarding Applications (2)ITOFS 117 Keyboarding Skill Development (1)ITOFS 118 Office Language Skills (2)ITOFS 119 Office Procedures (3)ITOFS 122 Transcription Skills (2)INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:NETWORKING OPTIONI. GENERAL EDUCATION CORE (18-19)Area A: Communication (6 credits)ENG 101 Composition I - with a grade of C of better (3)COMM 101 Principles of Communication (3)Area B: Humanities and Fine Arts (3 credits)Select one course from Area B on pages 42-44. (3)Area C: Mathematics (3 credits)BUS 103 Business Mathematics (3)Area D: Physical and Life Sciences (3-4 credits)Select one course from Area D on pages 42-44. (3-4)Area E: Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 credits)Select one course from Area E on pages 42-44. (3)II. AREA OF CONCENTRATION/PROGRAMREQUIREMENTS (47)Core Courses:BUS 101 Introduction to Modern Business (3)ITAPP 101 Introduction to Computers (3)BUS 107 Bookkeeping and Procedural Accounting (3)ITNET 299 Internship (2)Networking Concentration Courses:ITNET 160 Computer Repair (4)ITNET 165 Introduction to Networking (3)ITNET 250 Intro to LAN Administration (3)ITPRG 103 Intro to Programming (4)ITPRG 140 Intro to Operating Systems (3)ITPRG 142 Intro to Visual Basic Prog. (3)ITPRG 201 Systems Design and Develop.(3)ITPRG 240 Intro to Linux Operating System (3)ITWEB 101 Web Page Authoring (3)Select from the following:ITAPP 133; ITNET 210, 215, 218; ITOFS 100; ITPRG 144, 147, 204, 242,244, 247, 248 (7)Program Total: 65-66 creditsDEGREES,CERTIFICATES,COURSES97