Computer Applications (CO)

The Computer Applications Degree Program prepares students for careers in Information Technology.

Through courses in business, technical writing, operating systems, and programming languages students develop technical skills necessary for entry-level employment in the IT field. An internship provides students with work experience and exposure to careers in Information Technology.

Course See Note  Course Title Credits       SPE102   Speech     or  SPE104   Small Group Communication 3   BUS100   Introduction to Business 3   CMP101   Composition 1 (OL, CT) 3   CPS100 1 Fundamentals of Computer Concepts (OL) 3   MAT151   Precalculus 1 (OL) 3   CPS114   Advanced Microsoft Office (OL) 4   CPS124   Web Fluency (OL) 3   CPS126   Web Page Design and Creation 2   CPS138   Internet Networking and Security (OL) 4   LA-ELECTIVE   Liberal Arts Elective(s) (OL) 3       CLNG-ELECTIVE 2 Computer Language Elective (OL)     or  SFTW-ELECTIVE 3 Software Elective(s) (OL) 4   CMP150   Technical Writing (OL) 3   CPS210   Computer Systems Development (OL) 4   SS-ELECTIVE   Social Science Elective(s) (OL) 3       CLNG-ELECTIVE 4 Computer Language Elective (OL)     or  SFTW-ELECTIVE 5 Software Elective(s) (OL) 6   COP202 6 Cooperative Education/Internship (OL) 3   CPS122   Operating Systems (OL) 4   CPS168 7 Introduction to Access (OL) 2

Notes  1 May be fulfilled by challenge exam and 3 liberal arts credits.  2 Computer Language Electives include: CPS101, CPS102, CPS223 CPS224.  3 Software Electives include: CPS124, CPS126, CPS130, CPS134, CPS136, CPS140, CPS142, CPS146, CPS148, CPS150, CPS152, CPS158, CPS160, CPS162, CPS174, CPS176, CPS178, CPS180, CPS182, and CPS218, CPS250. ACC106 may also be used to fulfill this requirement.  4 Computer Language Electives include: CPS101, CPS102, CPS223 CPS224.  5 Software Electives include: CPS124, CPS126, CPS130, CPS134, CPS136, CPS140, CPS142, CPS146, CPS148, CPS150, CPS152, CPS158, CPS160, CPS162, CPS174, CPS176, CPS178, CPS180, CPS182, and CPS218, CPS250. ACC106 may also be used to fulfill this requirement.  6 Students may be eligible for COP202 exemption. Please see the COP202 Coop Ed/Internship Exemption Form found on the Academic Department Web page for details. If exemption is approved, student must complete a 3-credit business elective.  7 CPS170 - Database Theory and Applications may be substituted for CPS168.

Admissions Information  • Contact Student Support Center for information on State College and University Joint Admissions.  • Students entering this program should have the following academic background to begin the required coursework: algebra at the high school or college level.  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to: review the prerequisites of each course within the program, discuss their progression through the program, and review their individual time frame for successful completion of this program.