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

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.

View details of the degree from the CIOS Web site.

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS (2007-2008 CATALOG)

Minimum Credit Hours			60
General Requirements			19
Written Communication Skills
ENGL	S111	Methods of Written Communication	3
and either
ENGL	S212	Technical Report Writing	3
or both
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
Major Requirements			32-37
Completion of one of the following emphasis areas:
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	S259	Preparing Electronic Documents	2
CIOS	S260	Business Communications	3
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
Publications Specialist Emphasis			35
CIOS	S105	Computer Literacy	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	S246	Advanced Internet Concepts	3
CIOS	S251	Desktop Publication Concepts and Application	3
CIOS	S201	Exploring Digital Media	3
CIS	S259	Electronic Documents	2
CIOS	S294	Practicum	2
Select 3 credits from one of the following CIOS Electives
CIOS S235, CIOS S240, C1OS S160			3
Select 3 credits from one the following Marketing courses
BA	S343	Principles of Marketing	3
Select 3 credits from one the following approved electives
ART S105, ART S160, ART S222, ART S224, ENGL S261			3
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
Approved Electives			4-9
Where there is duplication in courses between general 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 Web site: www.uas.alaska.edu/som/cios/isprograms/aas.html
Email: admissions@uas.alaska.edu