Computer and Information Sciences: Applications Option, Associate in Science

Courses and Requirements

The associate in science degree option in Computer and Information Sciences: Applications Option is designed to serve the needs of the career-oriented student who wishes to find employment in the modern office environment. This program provides training in word processing, spreadsheet applications, data management, web page design, computerized office operations, as well as strong communication and interpersonal skills. A minimum of 65 credit hours are required for graduation.

Starting in the Fall of 2014, any student enrolled in an associate degree program who is new to NECC and has no academic history at the college, must take at least one course designated as intensive in each of NECC’s six core academic skills in order to graduate. In most cases, the program’s core required courses include these intensive courses. Plan to see an advisor for more complete information about this graduation requirement.

Electives

Program Electives Choose 4 courses at level listed or higher: ACC101, BUS101, CIS121,COP101, CTE101, CTE103, CTN120, ECO201, FIN201, HST104, MAT171, MGT103, MKT210  12-16
Humanities/Social Science Elective Not: GRA, ART140, ART141, ART241, ART143, ART250  3
Humanities Elective COM Recommended. Not: GRA, ART140, ART141, ART143, ART241, ART250  3
Social Science Elective
 3
Math Electives MAT120-299  7-8
Electives
 6-8
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)

Requirements

Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
CIS110Computer Applications

3

Science Technology Intensive

CIS112Integrated Computer Applications

4

Science Technology Intensive

CIS113Data Management

4

Global Awareness Intensive

Public Presentation Intensive

CIS114Help Desk & Soft Skills

3

Global Awareness Intensive

Public Presentation Intensive

Written Communication Intensive

CIS115Information Security

4

Public Presentation Intensive

Written Communication Intensive

CIS130Web Development I

4

Global Awareness Intensive

Written Communication Intensive

CTN110Introduction to Information Technology

3

Information Literacy Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

ENG101English Composition I

3

ENG102English Composition II

3

Courses with Prerequisites: CIS112, CIS113, CIS130, CIS115, ENG102

Program Notes

This program provides the combination of technical skills and the opportunity to include courses from other areas such as business to pursue careers in technical support, technical liaison, PC specialists, and administrative assistants. Students who take courses based on Microsoft Office (CIS110, CIS112, and CIS113) must be prepared to use a Windows environment. Students will have access to this platform in all the campus labs.

Recommended Course Sequence Computer and Information Sciences Applications Option Associate Degree

Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)

Year 1

Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
Fall
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
CIS110Computer Applications

3

Science Technology Intensive

CTN110Introduction to Information Technology

3

Information Literacy Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

CIS114Help Desk & Soft Skills

3

Global Awareness Intensive

Public Presentation Intensive

Written Communication Intensive

ENG101English Composition I

3

MAT120-299Math Elective

3-4

Spring
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
CIS112Integrated Computer Applications

4

Science Technology Intensive

CIS130Web Development I

4

Global Awareness Intensive

Written Communication Intensive

ENG102English Composition II

3

Humanities Elective

3

MAT120-299Math Elective

3-4

Year 2

Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
Fall
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
CIS113Data Management

4

Global Awareness Intensive

Public Presentation Intensive

CIS115Information Security

4

Public Presentation Intensive

Written Communication Intensive

2 Program Electives

6-8

Humanities/Social Science Elective

3

Spring
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
2 Electives

6-8

2 Program Electives

6-8

 Social Science Elective

3