2020-2021 Spring Edition 
    
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2020-2021 Spring Edition [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Software Specialist Associate of Science


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This program prepares the student for an entry-level position as an information systems Software Specialist.

Program Student Learning Outcomes


Students who complete this program will be able to:

  • Demonstrate key skills for employment using industry-standard software.
  • Apply skills in a broad range of media appropriate for a diverse population of technical students.
  • Use job skills in technical professional business environments.

REQUIRED COURSES

Course ID Title Units
CIM 1  or Computer Information Systems 4
CIM 112   Microsoft Office 3
CIMA 102  +    Word Processing - Word 3
CIMA 104  + Spreadsheets - Excel 3
CIMA 106   Database- Access 3
CIMA 108   Business Presentations - Powerpoint 3
   Select from Restricted Electives 3

TOTAL UNITS FOR THE MAJOR:


18-19

RESTRICTED ELECTIVES  
CIM 10   Introduction to Information Systems 3
CIM 121A   Keyboarding for Computers - Beginning 1.5
CIM 121B  * Keyboarding for Computers - Intermediate 1.5
CIM 121C  * Keyboarding for Computers - Advanced 1.5
CIMW 134   Web Digital Media- Photoshop and Intro to Video Editing 3
CIMA 202   Advanced Word Processing - Word 3
CIMA 204   Advanced Spreadsheets - Excel 3
CIMA 206   Advanced Database - Access 3
CIMA 212   Managing Projects with Microsoft Project 3
CIMA 223A  * Computerized Accounting - Quickbooks-Beginning 1.5
CIMA 223B  * Computerized Accounting - Quickbooks-Advanced 1.5
CIMN 100  + Computer Operating Systems- Windows 3
CIMN 130   Computer Operating Systems - Unix and Linux 3
CIMW 207   Social Media & Web Fundamentals 1.5
*Course has a prerequisite, corequisite, limitation, or recommended preparation; see course description.
+Completion of the A and B versions of this course can also be used to fulfill this requirement.

 

Associate of Science Degree


Complete a minimum of 60 units including the total number of units described above and the General Education requirements with an overall GPA of 2.0 to qualify for the Associate of Science degree. A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Saddleback College.

General Education Requirements for Associate Degrees


Refer to the Graduation Requirements  or to the CSU-GE and IGETC patterns in this catalog for specific courses which meet general education requirements. Refer to ASSIST.org and to the transfer institution’s catalog for transfer requirements.

 

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