Computer Applications at Ozarks
Minor
The Computer Applications minor is a study of computer software and its use, including
- An introduction to the study of algorithms
- The operation and use of computer software
- Web based operations and web page construction
Microsoft Office Specialist Certification
Each student working toward a minor in Computer Applications will be required to certify as a Microsoft Office Specialist. This requires that the student take exams in at least four of the following areas:
- Word Processing
- Spreadsheets (Excel)
- Database (Access)
- Graphics (PowerPoint)
- Software for Personal Information Management
Required courses for a minor in Computer Applications:
CSC 1013 Introduction to Computer Science, CSC 2023 Introduction to Programming, CSC
2513 Introduction to HTML,
CSC/MTH 2123 Discrete Mathematics
Microsoft Office Certification,
6 hours from the following:
ACC 4013 Accounting Information Systems,
CSC 3513 Client-side Scripting, CSC
3523 Advanced HTML and Web Site Management, CSC
3533 ASP.Net,
CSC/MTH 3113 Data Structures,
CSC 2543/BSE 2343 Word/Information Processing,
CSC 4503/MGT 4203 Information Systems
MOS Certification
Each student receiving a minor in CA will be required to certify as a Microsoft Office Specialist.
This requires that the student take exams in at least four of the following areas:
CSC 1511/BSA 1011 Word Processing,
CSC 1521/BSA 1021 Spreadsheets (Excel),
CSC 1531/BSA 1031 Database (Access).
CSC 1541/BSA, CSC 1041 Graphics (PowerPoint),
CSC 1551/BSA 1051 Software for Personal Information Management
Credit in each of these areas will be awarded upon completion of the certification exam. As a
result, students who are already proficient in some area may take the certification exam and
receive the credit for the course without having to take the course. In effect, he or she will be
testing out of the course.
Ozarks Computer Applications Faculty:
- Dr. Jun Gao, Assistant Professor of Computer Applications
