Associate in Applied Science degrees provide two years of instruction to develop knowledge and skills leading to employment of career advancement in specialized fields. These degrees are not intended as transfer programs.
AWARD: Associate in Applied Science
LENGTH:
4 Semesters
PURPOSE:
Individuals who are seeking their first employment or those who wish to qualify for promotion in a present position or to another field, including self-employment, may benefit from this program. Students will learn to use a wide array of business-oriented computer software and choose specific courses to meet career goals. The program provides a base of general skills in information systems and gives the individual the option to specialize in a particular area or complete the degree with a more generalist tract. The program provides base skills in software applications, basic PC troubleshooting and repair, networking terminology, programming concepts, and Internet resources. Upon completion of the program, the student will be prepared for immediate employment.
OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES:
Completion of this program may lead to employment or career advancement in any of a wide variety of positions such as PC support technician, software specialist, helpdesk technician, or PC advisor. Primary tasks and functions graduates will be able to perform include management of tasks, software operations, and basic problem solving.
POTENTIAL CERTIFICATION:
A student may elect to take a certification exam. The examinations generally require a testing fee paid by the student. After completion of this program, a student will be academically prepared to take the following examinations:
* Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) - Access, Excel
* CompTIA - A+, Network+
* Certiport, Inc. - IC3
* Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) - CIW Associate
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Students must meet the general admission requirements established by the college. Students with deficiencies in English or mathematics must complete appropriate developmental studies courses. Students with deficiencies in computer skills or keyboarding will complete additional coursework.
TRANSFER INFORMATION:
PHCC and Radford University have an articulation agreement which allows for transfer of the IST program into programs at Radford University in Computer Science and Technology and Information Science and Systems including concentrations in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Database, Networks, Information Systems, Business Systems Development, and Web Systems Development. The remaining credits required at Radford
University vary from 61 to 80 credits to obtain the B.S. degree, depending upon specialization. You must contact your advisor if
you are interested in this program. There are required course substitutes if you plan to enroll at Radford University under the current articulation agreement.
CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS:
Students must successfully complete all of the general education and program requirements listed below to be awarded this degree.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (20 CREDITS):
ENG 111 English Composition I (3)]
ENG 112 College Composition II (3)
MTH 151 Mathematics for the Liberal Arts I (3)
[or MTH 163 Precalculus I (3)]
Science Elective [BIO, CHM, ENV, GOL, NAS, PHY] (3)
CST 110 Introduction to Communication (3)
Social Science Elective [HIS, SOC, PSY, PLS, ECO, GEO] (3)
Wellness Health, P.E., or recreation courses which promote physical and emotional well being (2)
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (49 CREDITS):
ACC 124 Payroll Accounting (3)
ACC 211 Principles of Accounting I (3)
ACC 212 Principles of Accounting II (3)
ACC 215 Computerized Accounting (3)
CSC 110 Introduction to Computing (3)
ITD 110 Web Page Design I (3)
ITD 112 Designing Web Page Graphics (3)
ITE 115 Intro. to Computer Applications & Concepts (4)
ITE 140 Spreadsheet Software (3)
ITE 170 Multimedia Software (3)
ITE 290 Coordinated Internship (3)
[or ITE 297 Cooperative Education (3)]
ITE 299 Supervised Study in IST (1)
ITN 106 Microcomputer Operating Systems (3)
ITP 110 Visual Basic Programming (3)
ITP 160 Intro. to Game Design and Development (3)
SDV 101 Orientation to Information Systems (1)
SDV 108 College Survival Skills (1)
Minimum required for degree: 69 Credits
SAMPLE SCHEDULE:
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester:
ACC 211 Principles of Accounting I (3)
CSC 110 Introduction to Computing (3)
ENG 111 College Composition I (3)
ITE 115 Intro. to Computer Applications & Concepts (4)
MTH 151 Mathematics for the Liberal Arts I [or MTH 163] (3)
SDV 101 Orientation to Information Systems (1)
SDV 108 College Survival Skills (1)
Total Credit Hours: 18
Spring Semester:
ACC 212 Principles of Accounting (3)
ENG 112 College Composition II (3)
ITE 140 Spreadsheet Software (3)
ITE 170 Multimedia Software (3)
ITN 106 Microcomputer Operating Systems (3)
CST 110 Introduction to Communication (3)
Total Credit Hours: 18
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester:
ACC 215 Computerized Accounting (3)
ITD 110 Web Page Design I (3)
MTK 260 Customer Service Management (3)
Science Elective (3)
Social Science Elective (3)
Wellness Elective (2)
Total Credit Hours: 17
Spring Semester:
ACC 124 Payroll Accounting (3)
ITD 112 Designing Web Page Graphics (3)
ITE 190 Coordinated Internship [or ITE 197] (3)
ITE 299 Supervised Study in IST (2)
ITP 110 Visual Basic Programming I (3)
ITP 160 Intro. to Game Design and Development (3)
Total Credit Hours: 17
Total Semester Hours: 69
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