Information Systems Technology, Computer Applications Concentration
- Career Studies Certificate (C.S.C.)
Program Snapshot
Your Learning Options
In-Person, Hybrid, Online
28 Credit Hours
Estimated Time to Complete
1 year (2 full-time semesters)
In-State Tuition Per Credit Hour
$176.00 | Calculate your costs
Why Computer Applications?
Discover the essential skills needed to thrive in today's fast-paced, technology-driven workplace.
- Enhance your credibility and stand out to potential employers by obtaining industry-recognized certifications.
- Learn in a hands-on environment with real-world applications, providing you with the knowledge and practical skills needed to excel in a variety of roles.
- Receive a quality education with faculty who are passionate about your success and are committed to providing you with the support you need to excel.
Paying for College
We are committed to using all of the available funds to help you gain access to a college education. In fact, more than 91% of our students graduate without any educational debt. In 2023, Reynolds Community College students received over $21 million dollars in grants, loans, work-study and scholarships with the average aid awarded totaling over $4,000 per student.
Payment plans are offered to break down tuition payments. Textbook Assistance and Laptop Lending Programs are also available. Be sure to explore all the types of financial aid available as well!
Get a Skill. Get a Job. Get Ahead.
G3 financial assistance at Reynolds can help cover tuition for select programs like this one! Starting something new or changing a career path can be scary, but if you want to earn workplace certifications or an academic degree that leads to a career, G3 tuition assistance can help remove the financial barrier of going to college.
Why Reynolds?
We are more than a community college.
Reynolds is the key that unlocks the door to your academic and professional success. Here you will find a safe place to start. We will help you explore, dream, succeed, try, and try again. Our amazing faculty and highly personalized advisors, your Reynolds Navigators, are well known for guiding you to discover that "aha moment.” That means an outstanding college experience, less debt, more freedom, and a solid start on your future.
Gain the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to excel in dynamic roles like Computer Support Specialists, Computer Technicians, Help Desk Analysts, or Information Technology Specialists. You'll graduate ready to make an immediate impact in your chosen field.
Experience is key, which is why our program emphasizes practical, real-world learning. Through immersive projects and simulations, you'll have the opportunity to work with various applications and bring them together to accomplish complex tasks, providing you with invaluable experience and preparing you for the challenges of the workplace.
Embark on a rewarding and fulfilling professional journey whether you're seeking entry-level positions or looking to advance your career. Front-end jobs in computer applications are in high demand, and our program positions you for success in this thriving field.
The only secret is to keep going… If you fall 100 times then you get up 101 times.
Keya Wingfield
Class Highlights
ITD 110 - Web Page Design I
Gain a working knowledge of website designs, their construction, and management using HTML5 and Dreamweaver.
ITE 140 - Spreadsheeting for Business
Learn about commercial spreadsheets including the design and development of worksheets, graphs, database queries, macro writing, and decision analysis tools.
ITE 150 - Desktop Database Software (Access)
Explore planning, defining, and using a database; performing queries; producing reports; working with multiple files; and concepts of database programming.
Program Roadmap
Get all the details on our Information Systems Technology - Computer Applications program, including class sequences, admission requirements, financial considerations, and more.
Additional Program Information
PURPOSE: This program is designed to provide computer education and training required by business and industry. Specifically, this includes skills necessary to function in today’s highly technical and computerized environment. Students will use computer application software to develop business applications. The career studies certificate will help prepare students for the Microsoft Office Specialist certification exams for Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES: Computer Support Specialist; Computer Technician; Help Desk Analyst; Information Technology Specialist.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: General college curricular admission.
PROGRAM NOTES: The Computer Applications Career Studies Certificate will fulfill the IT concentration electives in the Information Systems Technology Associate of Applied Science degree.
Students should check their advisement report in SIS and meet with their faculty advisor.
IT courses used for this program may not be more than 10 years old.
CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING: Students in this program may be eligible for credit for prior learning. See an Information Systems Technology (IST) advisor for further information.
