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Certificate in Computer Applications

The certificate in computer applications is designed for entry-level students and nontechnical professionals who are seeking to acquire an array of microcomputer application skills, such as word processing, spreadsheet development and maintenance, database development and maintenance, and presentation. With appropriate choice of major and elective courses, this certificate may be completed while pursuing the Bachelor of Science in computer studies.

Total Semester Hours: 18

Four required courses:

• CMST 103 - Application Software (3)
• IFSM 201 - Introduction to Computer-Based Systems (3)
• CMST 303 - Advanced Application Software (3)
• CMST 340 - Computer Applications in Management (3)

A supporting elective chosen from the following (3):

• IFSM 300 - Information Systems in Organizations
• IFSM 302 - Workplace Productivity
• IFSM 303 - Human Factors in Information Systems
• IFSM 320 - Office Automation

A second supporting elective chosen from the above list (3)