Computer Science - Associate in Science Programs
Program Goals
The purpose of these programs is to prepare students for employment in the areas of
specialization for these job titles:
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Computer Programming and Analysis: entry level programmer, programming specialist,
programmer analyst, systems analyst trainee;
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Information Technology Support Specialist: microcomputer hardware support specialist,
consultant or trainer, hardware or software salesperson, technical support specialist,
Web master, Web designer;
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Network Administration and Security: network technician, network manager, network
analyst, network engineer, network administrator, security specialist, telecommunication
specialist, network support technician, Cisco field-support technician.
Program Entrance Requirements
To be admitted to the Computer Information Administrator Program, a student must have:
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Achieved a level of mathematics proficiency which qualifies the student for entry
into MAC 1105 or higher, as demonstrated by the standard placement criteria currently
in use at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF);
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Achieved a level of English and reading proficiency which qualifies the student for
entry into ENC 1101 or higher, as demonstrated by the standard placement criteria
currently in use at SCF; and
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Successfully completed Computer Information Systems (CGS 1000) with a grade of “C”
or better
