This curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment as computer specialists in business-related programming or microcomputer applications.
Computer Information Technology/Office Technologies students will be supported by a Student Success Team in the Accounting, Business, Economics, and Computer Technology Area of Interest. Please contact the Student Success Team for this program if you have any questions.Course | Units | Typically Offered |
1st Semester | ||
CIT 101 - Introduction to Computer Information Technology (RHC GE 8B)M | 3.0 | |
CIT 101 - Introduction to Computer Information Technology (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement; CIT 100A This course is an examination of information systems and their role in business. It will focus on information systems, database management systems, networking, e-commerce, ethics and security, computer systems hardware and software components. It will apply these concepts and methods through hands-on projects developing computer-based solutions to business problems. | ||
ACCT 100 - Introduction to AccountingM | 3.0 | |
ACCT 100 - Introduction to Accounting (3.0 units) Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate placement; MATH 030 or MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropriate placement; MGMT 052Transfers to:CSU This course provides basic knowledge of accounting terms, concepts, and procedures for a sole proprietorship form of business. Topics include the analysis and recording of business transactions for service and merchandising firms, and the preparation of simple financial statements. Accounting for cash, sales, purchases, payroll, and the end-of-the-year procedures are presented. This course is designed for occupationally-oriented students or those preparing for Financial Accounting and Computerized Accounting. | ||
CIT 119 - Microsoft AccessM | 3.0 | |
CIT 119 - Microsoft Access (3.0 units) Advisory:CIT 101; READ 043 or appropriate placement This is a thorough microcomputer database applications course, which will provide instruction in the use of the latest version of database software for business applications. Students will learn to create and modify tables, build table relationships, add and edit records, create forms for data entry, produce simple queries and reports, advanced query functions, custom forms design for data entry, custom report writing, and sharing and integrating data with Web pages. This course is intended for students desiring to complete the requirements for the Computer Information Technology Degree or professionals wanting a thorough introduction to Microsoft® Access®. | ||
ENGL 101 - College Composition and ResearchGE | 3.5 | |
ENGL 101 - College Composition and Research (3.5 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement This is a composition course that enables students to generate logical, coherent essays and reports necessary to academic and professional success. Students will become proficient in research techniques, learn critical reading and thinking skills through expository and persuasive reading selections, and apply these skills to creating original essays and a final research paper. The lab component of this course is designed to assist students in improving and refining their writing and language skills. Students will complete lab activities that enhance their ability to compose logical, well-supported arguments that exhibit grammatical fluency and correct documentation form. Students will meet with composition instructors through individual conferences that address students’ specific writing concerns. This course is designed for students who wish to fulfill the General Education requirement for Written Communication. | ||
RHC GE 3 - Physical EducationGE | 1.0 | |
Select one: KINA or DANC activity course. | ||
Total Semester Units: | 13.5 | |
2nd Semester | ||
CIT 103 - Microsoft WordM | 3.0 | |
Notes: CIT 103 only offered odd years CIT 103 - Microsoft Word (3.0 units) Advisory: CIT 101; READ 043 or appropriate placement This is a thorough introduction to the word processing application Microsoft® Word®. This course will provide instruction in the use of the latest version of word processing software for business applications. Students will learn the basic editing and formatting functions of the program. Document maintenance, formatting enhancements, and the creation and formatting of tables will also be presented. Additional topics include macros and styles, specialized tables, protected forms and shared documents. This course is intended for students desiring to complete the requirements for the Computer Information Technology Microcomputer Specialists Degree or professionals wanting to master Microsoft Word. | ||
CIT 060 - Windows Operating SystemM | 3.0 | |
CIT 060 - Windows Operating System (3.0 units) Advisory: CIT 051 This course is a comprehensive course of the Microsoft Windows operating system and its graphical user interface. The student will learn: Graphical User Interface/Mouse, My Computer, File Management with Explorer, WordPad, Paint, and data sharing using the Clipboard. The Find program, object linking and embedding, printers and fonts will also be included. Networking capabilities of Windows will be used and disk maintenance tasks will be performed. | ||
RHC GE 2 - Math CompetencyGE | 3.0† | |
† some classes may have higher units. Note: Students intending to transfer should begin at transfer level math. Transfer math courses are numbered 100+. Please meet with a counselor to discuss course options. | ||
RHC GE 7a - Fine ArtsGE | 3.0 | |
Note: All honors courses have a prerequisite. Select one: | ||
RHC GE 3 - Physical EducationGE | 1.0 | |
Select one: KINA or DANC activity course. | ||
Total Semester Units: | 13.0† | |
Summer 1 | ||
RHC GE 4 - American InstitutionsGE | 3.0 | |
Note: All honors courses have a prerequisite. Select one: | ||
ElectiveEL | 3.0 | |
Select any course that is numbered 40 or above. Please see a counselor to discuss course options. | ||
Total Semester Units: | 6.0 | |
3rd Semester | ||
CIT 117 - Microsoft ExcelM | 3.0 | |
CIT 117 - Microsoft Excel (3.0 units) Advisory: CIT 101; READ 043 or appropriate placement This is a comprehensive spreadsheet application course which will provide instruction in the use of the latest version of spreadsheet software for business applications. Students will learn to create and format a workbook, work with formulas and functions, create charts, tables and PivotTables. Students will also learn advanced functions, and develop Excel applications. This course is intended for students desiring to complete the requirements for the Computer Information Technology/Office Technologies Degree or Certificate of Achievement, or professionals wanting comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft® Excel®. | ||
RHC GE 6 - Social and Behavioral ScienceGE | 3.0 | |
Note: All honors courses have a prerequisite. Select one: | ||
RHC GE 7b - HumanitiesGE | 3.0† | |
Notes: Select one: | ||
ElectiveEL | 3.0 | |
Select any course that is numbered 40 or above. Please see a counselor to discuss course options. | ||
ElectiveEL | 3.0 | |
Select any course that is numbered 40 or above. Please see a counselor to discuss course options. | ||
Total Semester Units: | 15.0† | |
4th Semester | ||
MGMT 108 - Business WritingM | 3.0 | |
MGMT 108 - Business Writing (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; READ 043 or appropriate assessment The course covers the principles of effective writing in business. Extensive experience is provided using the different forms of business writing-memorandums, letters, reports, and resumes. Cultural differences and their impact on communicating in business will be studied. This course is designed for students pursuing careers in business. | ||
RHC GE 5 - Natural Science with LabGE | 4.0 | |
Note: All honors courses have a prerequisite. Select one Natural Science with Lab: | ||
ElectiveEL | 3.0 | |
Select any course that is numbered 40 or above. Please see a counselor to discuss course options. | ||
ElectiveEL | 3.0 | |
Select any course that is numbered 40 or above. Please see a counselor to discuss course options. | ||
Total Semester Units: | 13.0 | |
Total Units for Computer Information Technology/Office Technologies AS program | 60.5† | |
† | Some classes may have higher units |
M | Major course; course may also meet a general education requirement |
GE | General Education course |
EL | Elective Course |
Students will demonstrate computer literacy skills including the use of input/output devices and basic Windows operating system (OS) navigation.
Students will demonstrate proficiency in using industry- leading suites of office applications.
Students will apply critical-thinking and problem-solving skills in an office environment.
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