Associate in Science Degree Program

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:

1. Demonstrate sufficient understanding of information technology for entry-level employment and advancement in the field
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of computers and computer nomenclature and why they are essential components in business and society
3. Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing and integrating business-oriented computer software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
4. Demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and appropriately, both orally and in writing
5. Display professional readiness to meet the needs of the business community, including, but not limited to, time management, organizational, teamwork, and decision-making skills
6. Demonstrate an ability to navigate and utilize the World Wide Web as both an educational and career-related tool
7. Demonstrate the ability to successfully code, compile, execute, and debug programs in various programming languages
8. Demonstrate an understanding of basic programming and logic, through the use of flow charts and pseudocode
9. Differentiate and apply the concepts of structured and unstructured programming
10. Demonstrate programming skills with Object Orientated and fourth generation programming languages
11. Demonstrate the ability to use software tools for program development
12. Demonstrate a basic understanding of relational databases and concepts, including design, creation, and data manipulation
13. Develop a portfolio consisting of projects including, but not limited to: COBOL, Visual Basic, C, Java and Access