Business Degrees & Certificates
  Information Technology Degrees & Certificates
  Class Schedule
  PVCC Home
  Bus/IT Home
  Faculty
  Contact Us
  Links
  Clubs

 

Paradise Valley Community College
Information Technology

Associate In Applied Science: Programming & System Analysis #3844
65 credits

In depth exploration of different computer language and technical skills. Includes operating systems, local area networks, business communication, team roles, and dynamics.

Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses that will be applied toward a certificate or degree.  ++ indicates any module.  Overall GPA: 2.0.

Program Prerequisites: 3 credits
Course Name Credits Prerequisites
CRE101 Critical and Evaluative Reading I 3 Yes

Or

  Equivalent by Assessment 3  

Required Courses: 25-26 credits
Course Name Credits Prerequisites
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems 3  
CIS117DM Microsoft Access: Database Management 3  
CIS121AB MS-DOS Operating System 1  

Or

CIS121AE Windows Operating System: Level I 1  

Or

CIS126A+
(any module)
Any Level I Operating System module 1  
CIS150++
(any module)
Any Programming Fundamentals course 3 Yes
CIS159 Visual Basic Programming I 3 Yes
CIS162++
(any module)
Any Level I C Language course 3 Yes
CIS190 Introduction to Local Area Networks 3 Yes

Or

CNT140 Cisco Networking Basics 4 Yes

Or

MST140 Microsoft Networking Essentials 3 Yes
CIS225++
(any module)
Any Analysis and Design course 3 Yes
GBS233 Business Communications 3 ENG101 or ENG107 with a grade of "C" or better or
permission of department/division are prerequisite to GBS233.

Restricted Electives: 12 credits
Students must complete a total of 12 credits with a grade of “C” or better in each course in the Restricted Electives area.
Course Name Credits Prerequisites
CIS126DA UNIX Operating System 3  
CIS163AA Java Programming: Level I 3 Yes
CIS166++
(any module)
Any Scripting course 3 Yes
CIS169 Introduction to Visual Basic for Applications 3 Yes
CIS224 Project Management: Microsoft Project for Windows 3 Yes
CIS250 Management Information Systems 3 Yes
CIS259 Visual Basic Programming II 3 Yes
CIS262++
(any module)
Any Level II C Language course 3 Yes
CIS263AA Java Programming: Level II 3 Yes
CIS290AC Computer Information Systems Internship 3 Yes

General Studies Requirements: 22 credits
Course Name Credits Prerequisites
ENG101 and First-Year Composition 3 Yes
ENG102 First-Year Composition 3 Yes

Or

ENG107 and First-Year Composition for ESL 3 Yes
ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL 6 Yes
++++++++ Oral Communication 3  
++++++++ Critical Reading 0 Met by CRE101 in Program Prerequisites area.
MAT212 Brief Calculus 3 Yes
++++++++ Humanities & Fine Arts 3  
++++++++ Natural Sciences 4  
ECN111 Macroeconomic Principles 3  

Or

ECN112 Microeconomic Principles 3  

Or

SBU200 Society and Business 3  

Materials presented on these pages were taken from the PVCC 2005-2006 Catalog and do not encompass all the specific requirements of our certificate and degree programs.  Please consult the PVCC 2005-2006 Catalog or contact an advisor for specific program details. 

© 2005 Maricopa County Community College District. All Rights Reserved.
Comments or suggestions: gary.smith@pvmail.maricopa.edu
Last Revised: 03/06/2006