The University of Toledo

Associate Degree in Information Services and Support Online

The Department of Applied Organizational Technology offers an associate degree in Information Services and Support. This degree prepares students for careers in the computer industry as software and hardware support professionals, operating systems experts, information technology support staff, and computer technicians.

All courses for this degree can be taken either via the Internet or on-campus. The online associate degree is the same as the on campus version. Upon completion of this 2-year degree, students may choose to apply the completed courses toward a bachelor’s degree program. An out-of-state scholarship is available for students enrolled in online-only programs. Please contact us by phone to apply for the scholarship, toll free at 866.886.5336, or by email at utdl@utoledo.edu.

 

Sample Program of Study

Course	Title Description	Hours
CMPT1020	Computer Concepts: Introduction to computer software, hardware, and processes associated with contemporary computer systems. Topics include operating systems, user applications, e-mail, WWW, and search capabilities. Emphasis is placed on the Internet and networking.	4
CMPT1100	Computer Information Applications: Concepts and techniques on the application of computers to the solution of business computer information systems. Students will have hands-on experience in word processing, spreadsheet and database on microcomputers.	3
CMPT1120	Application Programming: A currently popular programming language, such as Microsoft Visual Studio, will be used to create stand-alone applications. Topics such as object-oriented coding, logical procedures and proper documentation are stressed.	4
CMPT1320	Internet and the WWW: Internet topics including history of the Internet, IP addressing, Telnet, Gopher, FTP, WAIS and World Wide Web. Students will create a personal home page with Hyper Text.	1
CMPT1410	Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet Applications: Hands-on analysis of the use of Excel spreadsheets in solving workplace problems with an emphasis on the design of templates to meet the needs of specific applications.	2
CMPT1420	Microsoft Access Database Applications: Hands-on analysis of the use of Access in solving workplace problems with an emphasis on the entering, updating, manipulating, storing and retrieving of information.	2
CMPT1440	Microsoft Powerpoint Presentations: Students will learn basic to advanced features of PowerPoint software from creating a presentation and adding graphics to presenting a slide show and integrating PowerPoint with other software.	2
CNET2150	Computer Hardware: Knowledge of computer hardware for the purpose of acquisition, installation and maintenance at the equipment level. The curriculum is aligned with the A+ certification standards.	3
CNET2200	Network Technologies: Examines the network technologies utilized in today's networks. Emphasis is placed on understanding hardware and software concepts and protocols referred to in technical publications and advanced network studies.	4
ACTG1040	Principles of Financial Accounting: The course covers basic financial accounting principles for a business enterprise. Topics include transaction analysis, measurement, summarization, preparation, interpretation and use of financial reports.	3
ACTG1050	Principles of Management Accounting: Principles of Management Accounting Management uses of accounting data for analysis, decision making, financial planning and control. Topics include understanding cost behavior, activity-based costing, cost-volume-profit analysis and budgeting	3
BMGT1000	Business Technology College Orientation: Acquaints the new student with the services, policies, procedures and layout of the university, college and department. Establishes relationships among new students, full-time professors and peer mentors during this time of adjustment.	1
BMGT1010	Business Principles: An introduction to the world of business focusing on an overview of business operations with special emphasis on management, marketing, computers, accounting and finance.	3
BMGT1500	Workplace Communication and Presentations: Covers all aspects of communicating in the workplace including oral, written and group communications. Specific subjects covered include composing agendas, conducting interviews and organizing meetings. Students will learn a computer graphics program and prepare a presentation.	3
BMGT2700	Managing Diversity in the Workplace: This course offers a conceptual framework for understanding diversity and its effects on organizational behavior. It will also provide action tools for effective management of diversity in organizations.	3
	Technical Electives (one or two courses, pertaining to your interests)	4
ENGL1100 or 1110	College Composition I: Explanatory and persuasive writing in both personal and public genres; instruction and practice in generating, focusing, developing, researching and presenting ideas in ways consistent with one's subject, purposes and intended audiences.	3
ENGL1130, 1140, 1150 or 2960	(Choose one) College Composition II: Reading, analyzing, and writing on various topics for varied audiences including organizational report writing (ENGL2960).	3
MATH1010, 1180, or 1260	(Choose one) Applied Business Math, or Math for Liberal Arts, or Calculus-Business with Applications I	3
	Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (one 3-hour course, pertaining to your interests)	3
	Social Science Electives (two 3-hour courses, pertaining to your interests)	6
Total		63
Program requirements are subject to change, review the University catalog or contact your academic adviser for up-to-date information.

Associate Degree Programs

To be admitted to an associate degree program in the College of Business Administration at The University of Toledo, students need a minimum 2.00 cumulative high school grade point average (GPA). Students who do not qualify for admission to the College of Business Administration will be admitted to the University of Toledo Learning Collaborative and may transfer to the College of Business Administration when the minimum requirements are met.

Additional Information

If you would like more information about this program, we encourage you to contact Learning Ventures
Student Services Staff
Email utdl@utoledo.edu
Phone 419.530.8835; 866.UTOLEDO toll free

The University of Toledo is regionally accredited by the North Central Association (NCA) and is authorized to offer degrees online.