A.A.S.
Computer Information and Office Systems
The associate of applied science degree is a two-year degree awarded in a
specific career or occupational field of experience.
Computer Information and Office Systems is a program designed for people interested
in securing employment in positions requiring information technology and administrative
support skills. Successful completion of the CIOS computer placement test is
required to begin coursework for this degree.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
(2008-2009 CATALOG)
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Information and Office
Systems requires a minimum of 60 credit hours with 20 hours at the 200 level
or above. A minimum grade of C is required in all CIOS courses.
| Minimum Credit Hours |
60 |
| General Requirements |
19 |
| Written Communication Skills |
| select |
| ENGL |
S111 |
Methods of Written Communication |
3 |
| ENGL |
S212 |
Technical Report Writing |
3 |
| or |
|
| CIOS |
S160 |
Business English |
3 |
| CIOS |
S260 |
Business Communication |
3 |
| Oral Communication Skills |
| Select one from the following (3 credits) |
| COMM |
S111 |
Fundamentals of Oral Communiations* |
3 |
| COMM |
S235 |
Small Group Communication and Team Building* |
3 |
| COMM |
S237 |
Interpersonal Communication* |
3 |
| COMM |
S241 |
Public Speaking* |
3 |
| *Grade C or better |
| Computational Skills |
| MATH |
S105 |
Intermediate Algebra (or higher) |
4 |
| Other Skills |
| CIOS |
S105 |
Computer Literacy |
3 |
| CIOS |
S262 |
Professional Development |
3 |
| ___ |
S__ |
Advisor-approved GERs** |
6 |
| **Humanities, social sciences, natural sciences or mathematics |
| Major Requirements |
32-35 |
| Completion of one of the following emphasis
areas: |
| Network Technician Emphasis |
35 |
| CIOS |
S110B |
Microcomputer OS |
2 |
| CIOS |
S118 |
Information System Mathematics |
2 |
| CIOS |
S170 |
Programming Fundamentals |
3 |
| CIOS |
S209 |
Maintaining and Upgrading Your PC I |
3 |
| CIOS |
S210 |
Maintaining and Upgrading Your PC II |
3 |
| CIOS |
S241 |
Introduction to Networking and the OSI Reference Model |
4 |
| CIOS |
S244 |
Internetwork Router Configuration and Design |
4 |
| CIOS |
S245 |
Computer Network Concepts and Administration |
3 |
| CIOS |
S247 |
LAN Configuration and Design |
4 |
| CIOS |
S248 |
WAN Configuration and Design |
4 |
| CIOS |
S294 |
Networking Practicum |
2 |
| Electives |
3 |
| Where there is duplication in courses between general requirements
and major requirements or within the major requirements, additional electives
will be required. |
|
| Publications Specialist Emphasis |
35 |
| BA |
S343 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 |
| CIOS |
S108 |
Graphic Design for Computer Applications |
3 |
| CIOS |
S132 |
Word Processing Concepts and Applications |
3 |
| CIOS |
S152 |
Digital Image Editing Concepts and Applications |
3 |
| CIOS |
S157 |
Web Site Design and HTML |
4 |
| CIOS |
S201 |
Exploring Digital Media |
3 |
| CIOS |
S246 |
Advanced Internet Concepts |
3 |
| CIOS |
S251 |
Desktop Publication Concepts and Application |
3 |
| CIOS |
S261 |
Digital Documents |
2 |
| CIOS |
S294 |
Practicum |
2 |
| Select one from the following (3 credits) |
| CIOS |
S160 |
Business English |
3 |
| CIOS |
S235 |
Spreadsheet Concepts and Applications |
3 |
| CIOS |
S240 |
Database Concepts and Applications |
3 |
| Select one from the following (3 credits) |
| ART |
S105 |
Beginning Drawing |
3 |
| ART |
S160 |
Art Appreciation |
3 |
| ART |
S222 |
Digital Camera Photography |
3 |
| ART |
S224 |
Intermediate Photography |
3 |
| ENGL |
S261 |
Introduction to Creative Writing |
3 |
|
| Office Administation Emphasis |
32 |
| CIOS |
S101 |
Computer Keyboarding and Formatting |
3 |
| CIOS |
S132 |
Word Processing Concepts and Applications |
3 |
| CIOS |
S151 |
Presentation Graphics Concepts and Applications |
1 |
| CIOS |
S235 |
Spreadsheets Concepts and Applications |
3 |
| CIOS |
S240 |
Database Concepts and Applications |
3 |
| CIOS |
S246 |
Advanced Internet Concepts and Applications |
3 |
| CIOS |
S250 |
Integrated Applications |
1 |
| CIOS |
S260 |
Business Communications |
3 |
| CIOS |
S261 |
Digital Documents |
2 |
| CIOS |
S264 |
Records Management |
2 |
| CIOS |
S294 |
Business Practicum |
2 |
| Select from one of the following ( 3 credits) |
| ACCT |
S100 |
Record Keeping for Small Business |
3 |
| ACCT |
S121 |
Introduction to Accounting I |
3 |
| Select from one of the following ( 3 credits) |
| BA |
S151 |
Introduction to Business |
3 |
| BA |
S166 |
Small Business Management |
3 |
| BA |
S201 |
Introduction to Management and Supervision |
3 |
| Electives |
3-6 |
| Where there is duplication in coureses between genral requirements
and major requirements or within the major requirements, additional electives
will be required. |
|
CONTACT INFORMATION
University of Alaska Southeast
Office of Admissions
11120 Glacier Highway
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Ph: 907-796-6100
Ph: 877-465-4827 ext. 6100 (toll free)
Program Website: www.uas.alaska.edu/som/cios/isprograms/aas.html
Email: admissions@uas.alaska.edu
