Applied Computer Programming • Associate in Applied Science
OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM
Total Credit Hours: 60
Colleague Code: AAS.CISPR
Curriculum Code: CPC 125
Recommended Course Sequence:
First Semester: COM 111, POS 101 or POS 201, CAS 121, CTC 125, BUS 127
Second Semester: COM 112, CDD 118, CNC 135, CPC 115, ACC 100 or ACC 103
Third Semester: MAT 104, CPC 140, CPC 175, CSC 175, CPC or CSC Elective, ECO 110 or ECO 131
Fourth Semester: Math/Science Selection, CSC 176, CSC 275, CPC or CSC Elective
Program Information:
- This program provides computer knowledge and skills to enable graduates to serve as programmers or systems analysts in commercial and governmental settings.
- Students are prepared for positions involving direct use of computers in identifying and implementing the use of application packages for business and managerial functions.
- Career cluster includes application developer, computer programmer, information technology manager, unit supervisor, microcomputer application specialist, application developer, PC specialist, information specialist, computer coordinator and computer consultant.
- This applied science program of study must be taken in its entirety to meet degree requirements.
For Program Information Contact:
Business and Technologies Department at 217.786.2381 or 217.786.2406 or see an academic advisor.
Required General Education Courses (15 credits)
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Composition I |
3 credits |
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Composition II |
3 credits |
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General Education Mathematics |
3 credits |
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Introduction to American Politics or |
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State and Local Government |
3 credits |
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Math/Science Selection |
3-5 credits |
Required Program Courses (36 credits)
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Computer Systems and Business Applications |
3 credits |
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Systems Analysis and Design I |
3.5 credits |
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CNC 135 |
Introduction to IIS/Networks |
3 credits |
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Computer Programming Concepts |
3 credits |
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Visual Basic Programming Level I |
3 credits |
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CPC 175 |
Database Design |
3 credits |
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Computer Science I |
3 credits |
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Computer Science II |
3 credits |
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Data Structures & Algorithms |
3 credits |
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Cisco IT Essentials I |
3 credits |
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CPC or CSC Elective |
3 credits |
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CPC or CSC Elective |
3 credits |
Required Program Support Courses (9 credits)
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Introduction to Accounting or |
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Financial Accounting |
3-4 credits |
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E-Business Strategy |
3 credits |
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Elements of Economics or |
3 credits |
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Principles of Economics I (Micro) |
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