Computer Applications
A.S. Degree Computer Applications · Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The requirements for an associate degree in Computer Applications may be satisfied by completing the Computer Applications certificate, 21 units of general education requirements, and sufficient elective credits to total 60 units. (See Graduation/Associate Degree Requirements.) Students who complete the associate degree have enhanced employability in several fields, and are well prepared for entry-level career opportunities in areas such as information technology, help desk support, and general office computer management. The associate degree will also provide students with a broad range of knowledge with which to evaluate and appreciate the physical environment, culture, and society in which they live, with the ability to think and communicate clearly and effectively. Except in cases of a prerequisite requirement, it is not required that courses be taken in exactly this sequence; they are recommended in this order to facilitate success.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Applications AS: Complete all of the following | 28-30 | |
| Required Courses: Complete all of the following | 25-26 | |
| Introductory Module | 3-4 | |
| CA 103 | Introduction to Computers and Digital Technology | 3 |
| CA 221 | Computer Concepts & Applications in Business | 4 |
| Intermediate Module: Complete all of the following | 16 | |
| CA 107 | Microcomputer Hardware and Software Support | 4 |
| CA 111 | Word Processing-Microsoft Word | 3 |
| CA 121 | Microcomputer Spreadsheets | 3 |
| CA 151 | Microcomputer Operating System | 3 |
| CA 171 | Introduction to Networking | 3 |
| Advanced Module | 6 | |
| CA 131 | Relational Database Management and Design | 3 |
| CA 157 | Introduction to Linux | 3 |
| Program Electives | 3-4 | |
| CA 103 | Introduction to Computers and Digital Technology | 3 |
| CA 175 | Administering Windows Server | 3 |
| CA 199 | Work Experience Education | 1-8 |
| CA 221 | Computer Concepts & Applications in Business | 4 |
Recommended Pathway
Computer Applications AS
Fall Semester (14-15 units)
- CA221 - Computer Concepts & Applications in Business (4)
- ENGLC1000 - Academic Reading and Writing (4)
- STATC1000 - Introduction to Statistics (4)
- Any AVC GE Area 2 (3)
- General Elective (3)
Spring Semester (13 units)
- CA107 - Microcomputer Hardware and Software Support (4)
- CA111 - Word Processing-Microsoft Word (3)
- CA151 - Microcomputer Operating System (3)
- General Elective (3)
Summer Semester (6 units)
- MUSC102 - History of Jazz (3)
- Any AVC GE Area 3 (3)
- POLSC1000 - American Government and Politics (3)
- Any AVC GE Area 4 (3)
Fall Semester (14 units)
- CA121 - Microcomputer Spreadsheets (3)
- CA171 - Introduction to Networking (3)
- Any AVC GE Area 6 (3)
- CA157 - Introduction to Linux (3)
- General Elective (2)
Spring Semester (13 units)
- COMMC1000 - Introduction to Public Speaking (3)
- Any AVC GE Area 1B (3)
- BIOL104 - Environmental Biology (3)
- Any AVC GE Area 5 (3)
- CA131 - Relational Database Management and Design (3)
- CA175 - Administering Windows Server (3)
- General Elective (1)