Associate in Applied Science in Computer Technology
Course Overview
The Computer Technology, A.A.S. program prepares students for either immediate employment in technical computing roles or for seamless transfer to a bachelor's degree program at the Oxford campus. It offers a foundational education in computing, with coursework that counts toward degrees in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Computer Engineering. The program emphasizes accessibility and support, making it ideal for diverse learners seeking a flexible and impactful educational experience.
Key Program Highlights
- Pathway to bachelor's degrees in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Computer Engineering
- Preparation for roles like computer programmer and system support personnel
- Approximately half of bachelor's degree coursework completed in the associate program
- Seamless transition to junior standing at the Oxford campus after degree completion
- Open admission policy and strong support system for diverse learners
Course Overview
The Computer Technology, A.A.S. program prepares students for either immediate employment in technical computing roles or for seamless transfer to a bachelor's degree program at the Oxford campus. It offers a foundational education in computing, with coursework that counts toward degrees in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Computer Engineering. The program emphasizes accessibility and support, making it ideal for diverse learners seeking a flexible and impactful educational experience.
Key Program Highlights
- Pathway to bachelor's degrees in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Computer Engineering
- Preparation for roles like computer programmer and system support personnel
- Approximately half of bachelor's degree coursework completed in the associate program
- Seamless transition to junior standing at the Oxford campus after degree completion
- Open admission policy and strong support system for diverse learners
Requirements
Modules
- Composition and Rhetoric
- Calculus I
- Elements of Discrete Mathematics
- Proof: Introduction to Higher Mathematics
- Biological Concepts: Ecology, Evolution, Genetics, and Diversity
- Biological Concepts: Structure, Function, Cellular, and Molecular Biology
- College Chemistry
- College Chemistry Laboratory
- General Physics I
- General Physics Laboratory I
- General Physics II
- General Physics Laboratory II
- Principles of Public Speaking
- Small Group Communication
- Imagination, Ingenuity and Impact I
- Imagination, Ingenuity, and Impact II
- Fundamentals of Problem Solving and Programming
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Data Abstraction and Data Structures
- Introduction to Cybersecurity
- Introduction to Software Engineering
- Software Requirements
- Software Engineering for User Interface and User Experience Design
- Technology, Ethics, and Global Society
- Special Topics
- Optimization Modeling
- Systems I: Introduction to Systems Programming
- Introduction to Linear Algebra
- Differential Equations for Engineers
- Calculus II
- Calculus III
- Applied Statistics
- Statistics
- Nonparametric Statistics
