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Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in
Computer Office Technology — Information Specialist

Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree with an emphasis in Networking, a successful student will have acquired the knowledge and technical skills needed to be employed and productive in the computer technology field in positions such as Software Specialist, Database Administrator, Applications Programmer, Information System Manager.

The Program Requirements and Suggested Course Sequence below may assist you in planning your course of study and determining course availability. However, if you are currently enrolled in the program, your specific requirements may vary from what's shown here (see the appropriate GBC Catalog). All AAS students should consult with a departmental adviser in planning course work.

Program Requirements

Program Outcomes

Graduates of this degree program will have the knowledge and skills to:

  • Effectively manage business data in its many different forms.
  • Build interactive web applications showing good design.
  • Use Visual Basic to build customized office applications.
  • Build effective workbooks and databases to solve business-oriented problems.
  • Use GIS software to handle and display data.
  • Handle hardware upgrades and problems in a business setting.
  • Use computer networks and operation systems to full advantage in a business setting.
General Education Requirements


See the General Education Requirements for the AAS degree. Specifics for this program are as follows:

Program Requirements
3Beginning Web Development: CIT 151
3Microsoft Networking I: CIT 211, or
Using Windows: COT 204
3Computer Applications: IS 201
3A+ Hardware: CIT 110
3 Network +: CIT 112B
3Introduction to Programming: CIT 129
3Excel Certification Preparation: CIT 202B
3Access Certification Preparation: CIT 203B
3VBA Programming for Microsoft Office: CIT 261
3Fundamentals of GIS: GIS 109
3Elective (select with adviser)

Suggested Course Sequence
NOTICE: The following sequence is simply a suggestion and may not be appropriate for all students. For example, some students will have to take from one to four developmental courses before they are prepared to take specific college level courses. Many students will need to take fewer courses each semester due to obligations in their lives. Full-time status is 12 credits per semester, but many programs provide students with the flexibility of taking fewer credits. Meeting with an adviser is crucial to establishing the best course sequence for each student.
Year 1
Fall Semester
INT 100 0.5
IS 101 or GRC 119 3
IS 201 3
CIT 202B 3
ENG 100 or ENG 107 or ENG 101 3
Total Year 1 Fall Credits 15.5
Spring Semester
ENG 108 or ENG 102 3
COT 204 or CIT 211 3
CIT 203B 3
Science General Education 3
Humanities General Education 3
Total Year 1 Spring Credits 15
Year 2
Fall Semester
CIT 129 3
CIT 112B 3
CIT 151 3
MATH 116 or MATH 120 or higher 3
PSC 103 or HIST 101 and HIST 102 3-6
Total Year 2 Fall Credits 15-18
Spring Semester
GIS 109 3
CIT 110 3
CIT 261 3
Human Relations General Education 3
Computer Elective (select with adviser) 3
Total Year 2 Spring Credits 15

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