Information Systems Technology, Computer Applications Fundamentals
- Career Studies Certificate (C.S.C.)
Program Snapshot
Your Learning Options
In-Person, Hybrid, Online
18 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 Fundamentals?
Discover your potential in the world of computer applications and develop the skills needed to thrive in today's tech-driven workplace.
- Gain valuable hands-on experience as you work with various applications and learn to integrate them to accomplish real-world tasks.
- Learn with instructors who are committed to your success and are passionate about providing you with the support and guidance you need to excel.
- Enhance your marketability to potential employers, positioning yourself as a skilled professional ready to make an immediate impact in the workforce.
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.
Learn in a program that is meticulously designed to equip you with the fundamental knowledge and practical skills necessary to navigate the dynamic landscape of computer applications. Through hands-on training, you'll learn to utilize computer application software to develop business applications, laying the groundwork for a successful career in information technology.
Focus on hands-on learning and real-world application — ready to tackle the challenges of the modern workplace with confidence. Whether you aspire to become a Computer Support Specialist, Computer Technician, Help Desk Analyst, or Information Technology Clerk, our program provides you with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to excel in these diverse roles.
As part of our commitment to your success, our program prepares you for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification exams for Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. Through immersive projects and simulations, you'll have the opportunity to apply your newfound skills in practical scenarios, ensuring you're well-prepared to meet the demands of today's employers.
That feeling of empowerment and innovation in the classroom, and the many aha moments are what excite me as a professor"
Ihab Abuzayda
IST Professor
Class Highlights
ITP 100 - Software Design
Study the principles and practices of software development including critical thinking, problem solving skills, and essential programming logic.
ITE 140 - Spreadsheeting for Business
Gain a working knowledge of a commercial spreadsheet package to include design and development of a variety of worksheets.
ITE 150 - Desktop Database Software (Access)
Learn about 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 Computer Applications Fundamentals program, including class sequences, admission requirements, financial considerations, and more.
Additional Program Information
PURPOSE: This program is designed to introduce students to computer application software required by business and industry. Students will use computer application software to develop business applications. The career studies certificate will help prepare students for the MOS certification exams for Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES: Computer support specialist; computer technician; help desk analyst; information technology clerks.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: General college curricular admission.
PROGRAM NOTES: The Computer Applications Fundamentals Career Studies Certificate will satisfy 18 credit hours of the courses in the Computer Applications Career Studies Certificate which fulfills the 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) academic advisor for further information.
