Associate in Applied Science in
Computer Technology
Th e Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Computer Technology program is designed to provide information and training on the use, application, and technological developments of computers in a changing electronic environment. Course work is aimed primarily at students interested in developing skills in the business or personal computing environment. Specifi cally, the courses provide instruction in the following areas: computer applications in the business environment and current trends and developments in computers; graphical applications; electronic spreadsheets; database; word processing; and computer operating systems.
CIPS Code: 11.1006
Required Courses:
32-36
Certifi cate of Completion in Advanced Computer Usage and Applications (36) OR
Certifi cate of Completion in Digital Design (35) OR
Certifi cate of Completion in Networking: Design and System Support (32) OR
Certifi cate of Completion in
Web Design: User Interface (35) 32-36
Restricted Electives:
3-7
Students must choose three (3) to seven (7) credits of restricted electives from the list below except courses used to satisfy Required Courses area.
BPCxxx Any BPC Business-Personal Computers course (0.5-4) OR
CCTxxx Any CCT Corporate Computer Technology course (1-4) OR
CISxxx Any CIS Computer Information Systems course (1-4) OR
OASxxx Any OAS Offi ce Automation Systems course (1-4) 3-7
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General Education Requirements: 22-25
General Education Core: 12-15
First-Year Composition 6
ENG101* First-Year Composition
ENG1101 (3) OR
ENG107* First-Year Composition for ESL (3)
AND
ENG102* First-Year Composition
ENG1102 (3) OR
ENG108* First-Year Composition for ESL (3)
Oral Communication 3
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication
COM1100
Critical Reading 0-3
CRE101* College Critical Reading (3) OR
CRE111* Critical Reading for Business and Industry (3) OR
Equivalent as indicated by assessment
Mathematics 3
MAT102* Mathematical Concepts/ Applications (3) OR
Satisfactory completion of a higher level mathematics course
General Education Distribution:
10
Humanities and Fine Arts 3
Any approved general education course in the Humanities and Fine Arts area.
Social and Behavioral Sciences 3
Any approved general education course in the Social and Behavioral Sciences area.
Natural Sciences 4
Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences area.
Certifi cate(s) or Degree(s) Awarded:
Certifi cate of Completion in:
Computer Usage and Applications (17 credits) Advanced Computer Usage and Applications (36 credits)
Digital Design (35 credits)
Networking: Design and System Support (32 credits)
Web Design: User Interface (35 credits) Associate in Applied Science in:
Computer Technology (61-64 credits)
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for all courses required within the program.
Minimum GPA 2.00
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In collaboration and partnership with the health care community and its response to the dynamic changes occurring in the health care arena and health care practice, the Maricopa Community Colleges integrated the curriculum of all allied health and nursing programs. All allied health or nursing program pathways and educational off erings emphasize the achievement of relevant competencies and provide value to the individual, the employer, and the community. As a result, graduates of the various allied health or nursing program pathways will meet the community’s demand for a fl exible, multi-skilled health care workforce that meets employer and consumer needs. Refer to individual college catalogs for specifi c health care program pathways. For further information, http://healthcare.maricopa.edu is a comprehensive information source.
Allied Health or Nursing Assumption of Risk/Release of Liability
Most of the allied health or nursing program pathways include a program of study in a clinical training environment that may contain exposures to risks inherent in patient-oriented educational experiences (such as but not limited to bodily injury or communicable and infectious diseases). Students enrolling in clinical educational courses will be asked to sign a statement assuming all risks inherent in their coursework.
Use of Confi dential Information
Students enrolled in allied health or nursing program pathways will have learning experiences in a health care setting where they will have access to confi dential information. Prior to beginning any clinical studies, the students will be asked to sign an agreement to adhere to the requirements of those clinical sites and applicable law, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
Allied Health or Nursing Program College Attendance
As the allied health or nursing programs are integrated across the Maricopa Community Colleges, college of attendance requirements for the completion of the healthcare program pathways can be met through
MCCCD Required Background Checks
Students enrolled in an MCCCD allied health or nursing program are required to complete and pass clinical learning experiences, working with children, elderly persons, and other vulnerable populations. MCCCD’s major clinical agency partners now mandate that any college students assigned to them for clinical experiences submit to a comprehensive background clearance prior to entering such learning experiences. Because the clinical experience portion of the programs is critical to completing a program of study, MCCCD has instituted two specifi c background check requirements in order for a student to enroll in a program on or aft er September 1, 2011. First, the student must obtain, at his or her own cost, a Level I Fingerprint Clearance Card from the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Precluding off enses for a Level I card can be found in Arizona Revised Statute § 41-1758.07 (http://www.azleg. gov/FormatDocument.asp?inDoc=/ars/41/01758- 07.htm&Title=41&DocType=ARS). Additionally, students must also obtain a “pass” status on a MCCCD supplemental background check from MCCCD’s authorized background check contractor. Th e student must also pay for this background check. Th e supplemental check will be based on the most stringent standards of MCCCD’s clinical experience partners.
Th e sole program for which the background check requirements are diff erent is the Emergency Medical Technician program. For that program, students must have obtained a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card from the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Th ey are also required, at the time of their clinical assignments, to submit to, pay for and pass any additional background check requirements of the clinical agencies to which their EMT program places students.
Certain licensing boards may require a separate background check or clearance card upon application for licensure or certifi cation.