2023-2024 Course Catalog

Computer Technology (AAS)

60 Credits

Graduates who earn the AAS degree in Computer Technology will develop a broad range of skills to support computer-based applications in business and industry. These skills include problem-solving in computer architecture, database use and design, telecommunications, programming and system design. This degree positions individuals to seek employment in a variety of businesses that utilize Information Technology (IT) professionals.

Core Courses – 32 Credits

ACCT 2251Financial Accounting

4 cr

CIM 1220/BUSN 1220Business Problem Solving Analyzing - Excel

3 cr

COMT 1107Introduction to Computer Technology

4 cr

COMT 1173PC Architecture Operation and Interface

3 cr

COMT 1181Database Management Systems

3 cr

COMT 1184Telecommunications

3 cr

COMT 2188Systems Analysis and Design

3 cr

Note: COMT 1173, COMT 1181, COMT 1184, and COMT 2188 must be completed within seven years prior to completing the Computer Technology Associate of Applied Science degree with or without Industry Certification.


Complete at least 6 credits from the following eight courses:

COMT 1205Introduction to Visual Basic

3 cr

COMT 1182Advanced Database Management Systems

3 cr

COMT 2096Internship in Computer Technology

2-4 cr

COMT 2250Object Oriented Programming with Java for HCST

4 cr

CSCI 1101Introduction to Computing and Problem Solving

4 cr

CSCI 1111Introduction to Programming in C

4 cr

CSCI 1202Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming in C++

4 cr

CSCI 1203Introduction to Computer Programming in Java

4 cr

Note: COMT 1205, CSCI 1111, CSCI 1202, and CSCI 1203 must be completed within seven years prior to completing the Computer Technology Associate of Applied Science degree with or without Industry Certification.

Additional Required Courses – 28 Credits

ENGC 1101College Writing

4 cr

ENGC 2102Business and Technical Writing

3 cr

MATH 1100College Algebra

4 cr

Complete one of the following two courses:

COMM 1111Interpersonal Communication

3 cr

COMM 1121Small Group Communication

3 cr

Complete one of the following four courses:

BUSN 2220Statistics for Business and Economics

4 cr

MATH 1080Introduction to Statistics

4 cr

MATH 1090STATWAY Statistics 2

4 cr

MATH 1095STATWAY Statistics: Accelerated

4 cr

Complete one additional MnTC course from Goals 3-10 (3-5 Credits)

Complete additional courses to reach 28 credits (8-10 Credits)

Recommended:

BUSN 1102Social Media Marketing

3 cr

BUSN 1105Introduction to Business

3 cr

BUSN 1125Entrepreneurship

3 cr

CIM 1230Business Information Management - Access

3 cr

CIM 1250/BUSN 1250Intro to Project Management Software

3 cr

ENGT 2188Electronics and Automation

4 cr

ART 1116Introduction to Graphic Design

3 cr

ART 1122Foundation Digital Imaging

3 cr

Other Degree Requirements

If needed, complete additional courses to reach 60 college-level credits total.

  • Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 for college-level coursework (courses numbered 1000 and above) completed at Normandale.
  • Earn a minimum of 15 college-level credits at Normandale.

Coursework in this degree program satisfies a portion of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC). Please see MnTC Degree Audit Report.