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 60-62 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 | ||
Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts | ||
| General Education Elective | ||
| ENGL 2210G | Professional and Technical Communication Honors | 3 |
| Core Requirements | ||
| OECS 105 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 |
| OECS 125 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| OECS 185 | PC Maintenance and Repair I | 3 |
| OECS 204 | Linux Operating System | 3 |
| OECS 207 | Windows | 3 |
| OECS 230 | Data Communications and Networks I | 3 |
| OECS 231 | Data Communications and Networks II | 3 |
| OECS 269 | Network Security | 3 |
| OETS 118 | Mathematics for Technicians | 3 |
| or MATH 1215 | Intermediate Algebra | |
| FDMA 1360 | Web Design I | 3 |
| Electives, to bring the total credits to 60-62 | ||
| Select elective courses from OECS/FDMA/C S/ARTS or BICT option | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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MATH 1220G is recommended for student pursuing the Bachelor of ICT.
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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OECS 195. Java Programming I is required for the Bachelor of Science in Information & Communication Technology at NMSU.
Required Courses for Students Pursuing the Bachelor of Science of Information & Communication Technology (BICT) at the Las Cruces Campus
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| or COMM 1130G | Public Speaking | |
| MATH 1220G | College Algebra | 3 |
| OECS 195 | Java Programming I | 3 |
| Area III: Laboratory Science 2 | 4 | |
A Suggested Plan of Study
This roadmap assumes student placement in ENGL 1110G Composition I 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 | |
| OECS 105 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 |
| OECS 125 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| OECS 185 | PC Maintenance and Repair I | 3 |
| OECS 207 | Windows | 3 |
| OECS 230 | Data Communications and Networks I | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| OECS 231 | Data Communications and Networks II | 3 |
| OECS 269 | Network Security | 3 |
| OECS 204 | Linux Operating System | 3 |
| Any OECS/C S/FDMA Elective Courses | 6 | |
| If all courses are completed, apply for the Certificate in Computer Technology | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Summer | ||
| An OECS/C S/FDMA Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| FDMA 1360 | Web Design I | 3 |
| OETS 118 | Mathematics for Technicians | 3 |
| Select one 4 credit course from Area III: Laboratory Science Course from the NM General Education list 1 | 4 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 2210G | Professional and Technical Communication Honors | 3 |
| Select one course from Area IV: Social /Behavior Sciences | 3 | |
| Select one course from General Education Area II, V, or VI 1 | 3 | |
| C S/FDMA/OECS Elective Courses | 4 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
Phone: (505) 287-6631
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