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On behalf of the Ohio University Southern Campus,
I welcome you to our Computer Science Technology Department. Computer technology is an incredibly dynamic field. Our goal is to offer you a curriculum that utilizes the most current technology. Our small class sizes encourage student participation and offer the opportunity for one-on-one student/teacher interaction. Our faculty and staff are accessible, and committed to work with you to help you succeed.

I invite you to visit our campus and explore the educational opportunities that await you at Ohio University Southern. Please feel free to contact me to learn more about our Computer Science Technology program.

Sincerely,
Scott Nicholas
Director, Computer Science Technology Program


 

In recent years, the use of technology has impacted our lives more than ever. Today, the effective use of computer technology is critical to the success of many businesses and organizations.

The Associate of Applied Business (A.A.B) degree in Computer Science Technology at Ohio University Southern prepares students for entry level IT (Information Technology) positions.
The curriculum offers hands-on learning, enabling students to develop critical skills in areas such as IT technical support, network administration, web site development, database administration, software development, and testing.

Ohio University Southern also offers a certificate in IT for working professionals and non-computer majors who want to develop skills in programming, networking, databases and website management, but do not want to pursue an associate degree in Computer Science Technology.

Degree Requirements
This program takes a business approach to the functional areas of computer programming, systems analysis, and network administration. Please contact the Director of Computer Science Technology for additional information, including employment opportunities and continuation into the baccalaureate degree programs in General Business, Communication Studies, Technical and
Applied Studies, or Communication Systems Management.

Core Requirements: 44-47 hours
ATCH 103 or
ACCT 101
Financial Acct. Proc. or
Financial Accounting
4 hours
ATCH 104 or
ACCT 102
Financial Acct. Proc. or
Managerial Accounting
4 hours
BUSL 255 Law and Society 4 hours
CTCH 125 Intro to Computers 4 hours
ECON 103 Prin. of Microeconomics 4 hours
ENG 151 Freshman Composition 5 hours
COMS 103 Fund. Of Public Speaking 4 hours
MATH 113 or
other Tier I Math
(except PHIL 120)
Algebra 4-5 hours
MATH 250 Intro to Prob. and Stat. 4 hours
OTEC 230 or
QBA 201
Business Communication II or
Intro to Bus. Statistics
4 hours
Tier II Social Sciences 3-5 hours
Major Requirements: 35 hours
CTCH 133 Prog. and Design I 5 hours
CTCH 160 Network Concepts I 4 hours
CTCH 161 Network Concepts II 4 hours
CTCH 291A Systems Analysis I 4 hours
CTCH 285 Database Management Systems 4 hours
CTCH 127 Intro. to Web site Dev. and Mgmt. 4 hours
CTCH 233 Prog. and Design II 5 hours
CTCH 241 Visual Programming 5 hours
Major Electives: 18 hours
CTCH 134 Cobal Programming I 5 hours
CTCH 189B Internets and Distributed Computing II 4 hours
CTCH 189C Distributed Computer Applications 4 hours
CTCH 189D Network Security 4 hours
EM 215 ntro to Web Design 4 hours
EM 218 Intro to Digital Media 4 hours

Any CTCH 200 or higher level course other than CTCH 291A, CTCH 285, & CTCH 241, including but not limited to:
CTCH 234      Cobol Programming II (5)
CTCH 235      Intro to Data Structures (4)
CTCH 264      Computer and Network Security (4)
CTCH 265      Advanced Networking Concepts and Network Administration (4)
CTCH 270      System Administration (4)
CTCH 286      Database Application Development (4)
CTCH 287      Database Administration (4)
CTCH 288      Advanced Web Design (4)
CTCH 291B Systems Analysis II (4)

Minimum required for graduation: 97 hours

Certificate in IT
Today, more and more jobs require computer skills. Ohio University southern campus offers a certificate in IT that could help non-computer majors and working professionals to prepare for IT positions or jobs that require strong computer skills.

The following classes are required for the certificate (34 credit hours):

CTCH 133 Programming & Design I 5 Hrs
CTCH 127 Intro. to Website Management 4 Hrs
CTCH 160 Network Concepts I 4 Hrs
CTCH 161 Network Concepts II 4 Hrs
CTCH 241 Visual Programming 5 Hrs
CTCH 285 Database Management Systems 4 Hrs
CTCH 291A System Analysis I 4 Hrs
CTCH 290 Special Topic 4 Hrs

For more information contact:
Scott Nicholas, Director,
Computer Science Technology Program
Email: nicholar@ohio.edu
Telephone: (740) 533-4626