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COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE

Computer Technology introduces basic hardware, software, networking and security principles.
Complete the Comp TIA A+™ hardware certification test and take courses for the preparation of the Comp TIA Network+™ and Comp TIA Security+™ certification exams. Courses will provide a blended knowledge of computer networking, hardware/software and a broad understanding of the Linux operating system. On the job work to practice skills acquired from the classroom will be utilized in an internship.

Develop skills in the business or personal computing environment. Recent graduates of the program have been hired as network engineers, computer hardware technicians, information systems help desk and network administrators.

Course NumberCourse

Credits

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 2130 OR
MGT 2130
Human 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

Select thirteen (13) credits for the completion of Program Electives from the following course prefixes: CMAP/COSC/CPED/ENTR/IMGT/ or ART 1178 or ART 2115
Course Number Course

Credits

ART 1177 OR 
MDIA 2115
Digital Imaging OR Website Structure & Style

3 credits

Students must complete general education requirements that will provide students a general knowledge to help them complete a degree at CWC.

Course Credits
Writing Level I 3
American & Wyoming Government 3
Mathematics/APPM/Lab Science 3
University Studies 1

Total Credit Hours: 60

CERTIFICATES

Both the certificate I and certificate II computer technology pgorams are designed for students who have had previous coursework or work expereince with PC computer technology. The certificate I program is designed to take two semesters to complete, while the certificate II is designed to one semester to complete. 

The certificate I program in Computer Technology is designed for students who have had previous coursework or work experience with PC computer technology. The general education requirements are designed to encourage students to develop computation and communication skills.

The program requirements introduce students to the basic CompTIA A+ hardware standards, multimedia applications, and the Windows operating system. The program electives provide students with a blended knowledge of computer networking hardware/software, software design, Microsoft Office Suite software applications, and a broad understanding of the Linux operating system.

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Program Requirements

Course Number Course

Credits

CMAP 1615 Operating Systems:

3 credits

CMAP 1650 Introduction to Networking

3 credits

CMAP 1920 Hardware Maintenance

4 credits

CSEC 1500 Computer Network Security +

3 credits

ENTR 1505 Entr I: Entrepreneurial Mindset

3 credits


Select seven (7) credits for the completion of Program Electives from the following course prefixes: Electives

CMAP/COSC/CPED/ENTR/IMGT/MSFT.

 

General Ed. Requirements

Course Credits
Writing Level I /Oral 3
Math/Applied Math 3
University Studies 1
  Total Credit Hours: 30
The Certificate II for Computer Technology is designed for students who have coursework in the computer field and/or work experience in the computer networking industry.

Students may select courses in computer networking hardware/software, software design, Microsoft Office Suite software applications and operating systems.

Students who choose this certificate and are deficient in computer skills, theory, hardware, software/operating systems coursework may be required to take prerequisite coursework before enrolling in the Cisco or Microsoft certification courses.

Completion of the certificate involves more than one semester.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

15 credits from the following course prefixes: CMAP, COSC, CSEC, ENTR, IMGT, MSFT.

 

Total Credit Hours: 15