Computer Technology - Associate of Applied Science
60 credits
The Associate of Applied Science in Computer Technology prepares students for entry-level work in the IT field. Skills include PC repair, installing and configuring operating systems, managing network systems and installing and configuring standard business software.
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include 12 - 14 credits of General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 60 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
The New Mexico General Education course course list can be found here.
(See also Certificate in Computer Technology)
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| This degree requires 12 - 14 credits from courses in the NM General Education Areas I, III and IV; students must select one course from the remaining areas to complete General Education requirements. 2 | 12-14 | |
Area I: Communications | ||
| Composition I | 4 | |
Area III: Laboratory Sciences | ||
Select one Area III: Laboratory Sciences course (4 credits) 2 | ||
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | ||
Select one Area IV: Social/Behavioral Science Course (3 credits) 2 | ||
Select a course from one the following General Education Areas 2 | ||
Area II: Mathematics 1 | ||
Area V: Humanities 2 | ||
Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 2 | ||
| General Education Elective | ||
| ENGL 2210G | Professional and Technical Communication | 3 |
| Core Requirements | ||
| BCIS 1160 | Windows | 3 |
| CIST 1117 | Introduction to the Internet | 3 |
| CIST 1121 | A+ Hardware and Operating Systems | 3 |
| CIST 1220 | Programming Fundamentals | 3 |
| CIST 1411 | Introduction to Networks | 3 |
| CIST 1413 | Network Administration Concepts | 4 |
| CIST 1680 | Linux Essentials | 3 |
| CIST 2210 | Introduction to SQL (Structured Query Language) | 3 |
| CIST 2881 | Cybersecurity Fundamentals | 3 |
| OETS 118 | Mathematics for Technicians | 3 |
| or MATH 1215 | Intermediate Algebra | |
| Electives, to bring the total credits to 60-62 | ||
| Select elective courses from CIST/FDMA/CSCI/ARTS/MATH/BCIS or BICT option | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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MATH 1220G College Algebra is required for the Bachelor of Science in Information & Communication Technology at NMSU Las Cruces and NMSU Global.
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
A Suggested Plan of Study
This roadmap assumes student placement in ENGL 1110G Composition I and MATH 1220G College Algebra. The contents and order of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. It is only a suggested plan of study for students and is not intended as a contract. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| CIST 1117 | Introduction to the Internet | 3 |
| CIST 1121 | A+ Hardware and Operating Systems | 3 |
| CIST 1220 | Programming Fundamentals | 3 |
| CIST 1411 | Introduction to Networks | 3 |
| OETS 118 or MATH 1215 | Mathematics for Technicians or Intermediate Algebra | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| BCIS 1160 | Windows | 3 |
| CIST 1413 | Network Administration Concepts | 4 |
| CIST 1680 | Linux Essentials | 3 |
| CIST 2210 | Introduction to SQL (Structured Query Language) | 3 |
| CIST 2881 | Cybersecurity Fundamentals | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| Area III: Laboratory Science Course from the NM General Education list 1 | 4 | |
| Area IV: Social & Behavior Science General Education Course | 3 | |
| CIST/FDMA/CSCI/ARTS/MATH/BCIS Elective Courses | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 2210G | Professional and Technical Communication | 3 |
| Select one course from General Education Area II, V, or VI 1 | 3 | |
| CIST/FDMA/ARTS/MATH/BCIS Elective Courses | 9 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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