Computer Information Systems: Office Professional, A.A.S.

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Associate of Applied Science Degree

The associate of applied science degree with specialization as a computer information systems office professional is designed to provide comprehensive preparation for office employment. The curriculum emphasizes communication skills as well as office applications software usage. Graduates of this program will be prepared for entry-level employment in corporate offices, law firms, medical offices, the hospitality industry, educational administrative offices, and administrative departments of state or local governments.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program will potentially be prepared for entry-level employment as:

Administrative coordinators
Administrative specialists
Executive administrative assistants
Office administrators
Customer support specialists
Office managers

Basic keyboarding abilities and proper “touch typing” skills are required to be successful in these programs.

Required General Education Courses

See the General Education Requirements in the college catalog or on the college website (www.monroeccc.edu) for a list of courses that satisfy the General Education Learning Competencies.

*MATH 126 (Mathematics for Business) is recommended for students whose goal is to complete the AAS degree and seek employment. MATH 154 (Mathematics Explorations) or higher is recommended for students interested in transferring.

C1 Natural Science Competency Credits Hours: 4
C2 Mathematics Competency Credits Hours: 3 or 4 *
C3 ENGL 151 - English Composition I Credit Hours: 3
C4 CIS 130 - Intro to Computer Information Systems Credit Hours: 3
C5 Human Experience Competency Credits Hours: 3
C6 Social Systems Competency Credits Hours: 3

Required Courses and Sequence

Fall Semester (Year 1)

CIA 105 - Everyday Computing & Soc Responsibility Credit Hours: 3
CIS 113 - Word Processing Software Credit Hours: 3
CIS 130 - Intro to Computer Information Systems Credit Hours: 3 (C4 GE Requirement)
ENGL 151 - English Composition I Credit Hours: 3 (C3 GE Requirement)
Social Systems Competency Credit Hours: 3 (C6 GE Requirement)

Winter Semester (Year 1)

BUSAD 151 - Introduction to Business Credit Hours: 4
CIS 107 - Communication Software Credit Hours: 3
CIS 184 - PhotoShop Graphics Credit Hours: 3
Mathematics Competency Credit Hours: 3-4 (C2 GE Requirement)

Fall Semester (Year 2)

ACCTG 151 - Accounting Principles Credit Hours: 4
CIS 123 - Presentation Software Credit Hours: 3
CIS 188 - InDesign Desktop Publishing Credit Hours: 3
Human Experience Competency Credit Hours: 3 (C5 GE Requirement)
General Elective Course Credit Hours: 3

Winter Semester (Year 2)

BMGT 202 - Business Communication in a Digital Age Credit Hours: 3
CIS 109 - Spreadsheet Software Credit Hours: 3
CIS 112 - Database Software Credit Hours: 3
Natural Science Competency Credit Hours: 4 (C1 GE Requirement)
General Elective Course Credit Hours: 2-3

Additional General Electives: 5-6 credits

(as required to complete 60 hours)

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