Associate of Applied Science – Computer Science
The Associate of Applied Science – Computer Science (AAS) is designed to provide students with the skills allowing them to be prepared for career growth and success in related fields in computer science. The program’s concentration focuses on applying critical thinking in the process of decision making and problem solving in the Information Technology (IT) and Information Science (IS) fields.
The program prepares students for an entry-level or mid-level position in computer science by giving them the knowledge, skills, and abilities to secure employment in the fields of computer programming, computer operations, IT/IS, network system administrator, system support and administration, and starting one’s own business. The program is ninety-six (96) quarter credit hours and can be completed in two (2) years as a full-time student. A full-time student is defined as enrolled in twelve (12) credit hours or more per quarter.
Career opportunities in the following fields:
- Computer programming
- Computer operations
- IT/IS
- Business startup
Job opportunities:
- Computer User Support Specialists
- Computer Specialist
- Computer Support Specialist
- Computer Technician
- Desktop Support Technician
- Help Desk Analyst
- Help Desk Technician
- Information Technology Specialist (IT Specialist)
- Support Specialist
- Technical Support Specialist
- Starting one’s own business
Industry Certificate:
- Linux
- A+
- N+
- Security+
- Server+
- Network+
- CompTIA
- Cyber Security
Program Length: 2 years
Total Credits Required: 96
The Associate of Applied Science – Computer Science Degree Programs consists of 21 – 4 quarter hour courses and 4 – 3 quarter hour courses. The program totals 96 quarter credit hours and 1,170 clock hours. A full-time student can complete this program by taking seven quarters of 3 courses and one quarter of four courses (or any combination thereof) in any quarter sequence within a 24-month time period.
Students are responsible for purchasing books, supplies and materials needed in any course. The following is the retail list price of program textbooks. Students should check with the Global Tech College’s Bookstore for current prices. Associate of Applied Science- Computer Science Program $3,920.00
The academic catalog provides additional information about the curriculum and courses for this major.
Download Catalog HereThis course will provide a practical approach to law that emphasizes current, relevant topics needed to succeed in contemporary business. Cases throughout the course address issues such as trademark infringement, computer tampering, pollution, agency, and employment‐at‐will.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours: 48
This course will use a skills-based approach and apply practical ethical situations to real- world business settings and decisions
Credits: 4
Clock Hours: 48
This course presents a basic, arithmetic‐based approach to business math. Students will use practical skill building to prepare students for careers in business through step‐by‐step development of concepts, numerous practice exercises
Credits: 4
Clock Hours: 48
This course will provide an understanding of the functions of management, decision making, leading, communicating, controlling, planning, human resources and organizing. Managerial functions are discussed within the framework of contemporary business organization
Credits: 3
Clock Hours: 36
This course will examine the role the banking system plays in individual financial activities and considers the monetary policymaking that shapes the world financial system.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours: 48
This course will approach business operations from the entrepreneurial and management perspective. Finance, marketing, and human resources are some of the topics that will be explored. This course will provide an overview of management, discusses the history of management, and compares management approaches and philosophies. This course focuses on data analysis and decision‐making, demonstrating the importance of math, statistics, and quantitative decision‐making
Credits: 4
Clock Hours: 48
This course teaches the basic models of macroeconomics. It allows students to understand US and foreign economies. It provides an overview on the effect of subjects such as unemployment, interest rates, and inflation on the economy. Other areas of interest such as public debt and social security will be explored.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours: 36
This course introduces the fundamentals of microeconomics such as supply and demand, theories of firm and individual behavior, competition and monopoly and welfare economics.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours: 48
This course will introduce students to public speaking concepts and applications
Credits: 4
Clock Hours: 48
This course equips students with the most relevant and essential information about computers and technology in today digital world. Students will develop an understanding of computer hardware, software, file management systems, and data security. Contents of this course may prepare a student for the A+ exam.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours: 36
This course presents a streamlined approach to exploring various operating systems. Students will be able to explain basic operating system concepts and how operating systems work. Students will understand how operating systems interface with software and hardware and understand the process required for installing and upgrading operating systems. This course may prepare a student for various exams about operating systems, including Windows and Linux
Credits: 4
Clock Hours: 48
This course presents the fundamentals of supporting and troubleshooting computer hardware and software. Students will be introduced to operating systems, support processors, and will learn strategies for working with people in a technical world. Contents of this course may prepare a student for the A+ exam.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours: 48
This course presents how to support hard drives, install and support I/O devices and ports, and install and configure multimedia devices and mass storage. Students will learn PC maintenance and troubleshooting strategies. Contents of this course may prepare a student for the A+ and/ or Cisco exam.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours: 48
This course presents an understanding of HTML and JavaScript. Students will be able to understand the coding behind webpage content and design basic web pages.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours: 48
This course focuses on the informational resources and technical tools needed most to function effectively in a support position. Students learn to handle troubleshooting and problem solving, successfully communicate with clients, determine a client-specific needs, train end‐users, and even handle budgeting and other management priorities. The contents of this exam may prepare a student to sit for the Server+ or Security+ exam
Credits: 4
Clock Hours: 48
Students will learn product evaluation strategies and support standards, and deal with end‐user needs assessment projects by installing and managing end‐user computers. Students will learn how to train users and implement support utility toolkits. The contents of this exam may prepare a student to sit for the Server+ or Security+ exam
Credits: 4
Clock Hours: 48
This course will introduce the fundamental building blocks that form a modern client server network, such as protocols, topologies, hardware, and network operating systems. It then provides in-depth coverage of the most important concepts in contemporary networking. The contents of this exam may prepare a student to sit for the Network+ exam
Credits: 4
Clock Hours: 48
Students will learn how to use WAN’s and remote connectivity, wireless networking, and network operating systems. The course goes in depth to teach TCP/IP networking, voice and video over IP, and how to secure networks. The contents of this exam may prepare a student to sit for the Network+ exam
Credits: 4
Clock Hours: 48
This course will introduce students to programming with Visual BASIC
Credits: 4
Clock Hours: 48
This course will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Office 2019 and will learn how to take advantage of the flexibility it offers. Students will learn to use various programs to accomplish tasks such as organization, data analysis, advertising, and publishing. The contents of this course will help prepare students to sit for MOS exams (https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Certifications/Microsoft/MOS/Certify/Office-365-and-Office-2019.aspx or https://www.ciat.edu/certifications/microsoft365-fundamentals/)
Credits: 4
Clock Hours: 54
This course equips students with knowledge about how to use advanced features of Microsoft Office 2019 to accomplish tasks such as presentations, organization, budgeting, data analysis, and publishing The contents of this course will help prepare students to sit for MOS exams (https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Certifications/Microsoft/MOS/Certify/Office-365-and-Office-2019.aspx or https://www.ciat.edu/certifications/microsoft365-fundamentals/)
Credits: 4
Clock Hours: 54
This course equips students with knowledge and skills to apply the latest methods, techniques and tools necessary for securing the public and private sector information. This course will also cover cybersecurity issues.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours: 42
This course offers a practical approach to law that emphasizes current, relevant topics needed to succeed in contemporary business. Cases throughout the course address issues such as trademark infringement, computer tampering, pollution, agency, and employment-at-will.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours: 48
This course continues to focus on two related goals: to help students (1) gain confidence and proficiency in academic writing situations and, (2) to continue to develop useful life‐long writing skills. Specifically to help students learn common academic writing strategies, make appropriate rhetorical choices, based on purpose and intended audience and improve critical thinking skills.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours: 48
This course introduces the history of the western civilization. The course will allow students to analyze the significant milestones in western civilization in reference to cultural, social, and economic development
Credits: 4
Clock Hours: 48
GTC was my first venture back into higher education since getting out of the military, and they have not only been extremely helpful as an education institution, but I have received more support from them than any physical campus I have ever attended. If you are unsure about school, GTC will make sure it goes as smoothly as possible for you to pursue schooling, and help you succeed and prepare you for many of the industry standards for higher education.
