YCCC College Catalog 2006 - 2007

Computer Technology
Associate in Applied Science

Program Description

This program provides a flexible curriculum designed to meet the needs of students having career goals in the computer technology field. This comprehensive degree provides students with personal computer experience and the opportunity to: acquire problem-solving skills; navigate the digital world; work effectively with the interoperability and usability of separate information systems; and ask appropriate questions to gather needed data to solve problems. Career employment and occupational outlook studies show the value of post-secondary education to a person’s career opportunities and earnings potential. Students work with their faculty advisor to develop a plan for selecting courses that fulfill their career goals. Many employers look upon the Associate Degree as a minimum requirement for skilled occupations

Curriculum Requirements: 61 credits

Career Opportunities:

This concentration is designed to help students develop the skills they need to meet today’s growing demand for web development professionals. Web development is an area of information technology associated with the World Wide Web and the Internet. Tasks include web page design, web site development, electronic publishing, E-commerce, and developing web-based business applications.