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Show Technology — Data Processing DATA PROCESSING DEPARTMENT Charles M. Crittenden, Chairman Professor, Robert L. Capener; Associate Professors, Charles M. Crittenden, Leonard A. Nicholas; Assistant Professors, David G. Hart, Ronald D. Peterson. Description: Data Processing involves the manipulation of data to provide information useful in reducing risk when making decisions under conditions of uncertainty. More specifically, it deals with the knowledge and skills necessary for productive implementation of computer technology in the decision-making process. The objective of the Data Processing curriculum is to prepare the student for a professional career in Systems Analysis, Systems Programming, or Application Programming in the computing departments of business, industrial, and science research enterprises. Education: The two year diploma or Associate of Science Degree in Data Processing prepares a student for entry into productive employment in the computing industry and those business enterprises using computers. A Bachelors Degree is offered for those students desiring a broader background in business or science in which to apply his problem-solving and computing skills. Employment: Demand has been excellent both in and out of the state for people trained in this area. Government, banking, utility, science, research and smaller business firms are major users of computing equipment. Growth in the computer field, due to increased computer capability and descreasing hardware costs, continues to provide a strong market for people who have the necessary skills to work with computers. Related Careers: Due to the increasing use of computer products in business and the expanding role of the computer in the business firms, students trained in data processing may progress into positions of management in data processing, or related areas within the organization. Sales of computers and computing equipment provides an additional career path the student may pursue. Technology — Data Processing Program: Data Processing Major—Business Option (without minor)—Bachelor Degree I, Specific course requirements of the college (see index). II. Bachelor Degree General Education requirements (see index). A. Economics 101 (5); Psychology 101 (5) or Sociology 101 (5) or Anthropology 101 (5) are required for Social Science area. Data Processing Course Requirements: A. Data Processing 160 (4), 120 (4) or 140 (4) or 250 (4) or 260 (3), 201 (4), 215 (4), 274 (4), 275 (4), 280 (4), 302 (4), 360 (4), 370 (4), 499 (3). Select two additional courses from the following: Data Processing 380 (4), 395(4), 410(4), 470(4). An overall G.P.A. of at least 2.25 in Data Processing Courses. The School of Business and Economics Core: A. Mathematics 115 (5). B. Economics 102 (3), 160 (4), 260 (4), 261 (4) and either 301 (4) or 302 (4) or 303 (4). C. Accounting 201 (4), 202 (4), 203 (4). D. Office Administration 225 (4). E. Business Administration 320 (4), 478 (4). F. Finance 320 (4). G. Marketing 301 (4). H. Management 301 (4). I. Data Processing 101 (4). Ill IV B. C. Program: Data Processing Major—Business Option (with minor)—Bachelor Degree I. Specific course requirements of the college (see index). II. Bachelor Degree General Education requirements (see index). A. Economics 101 (5); Psychology 101 (5) or Sociology 101 (5) or Anthropology 101 (5) are required for Social Science area. Data Processing course requirements: A. Data Processing 101 (4), 160 (4), 120 (4) or 140 (4) or 250 (4) or 260 (3), 201 (4), 215 (4), 280 (4), 274 (4), 275 (4), 302 (4), 360 (4), 370 (4), 499 (3). B. Select two additional courses from the following: Data Processing 380 (4), 395(4), 410(4), 470(4). C. An overall G.P.A. of at least 2.25 in Data Processing courses. A minor in any department within the School of Business and Economics is required (see individual department descriptions). Support courses required: III. IV. V. A. Accounting 201 (4), 202 (4), 203 (4). B. Mathematics 115 (5). C. Economics 160 (4), 260 (4), 261 (4). D. Office Administration 225 (4). E. Finance 320 (4). Program: Data Processing Major—Math-Science-Technology Option—Bachelor Degree I. Specific course requirements of the college (see index). II. Bachelor Degree General Education requirements (see index). III. Data Processing course requirements: A. Data Processing 101 (4), 160 (4), 201 (4), 215 (4), 260 (3), 274 (4), 275 (4), 280 (4), 302 (4), 370 (4), 380 (4), 430 (4), 499 (3). B. Select two additional courses from the following: Data Processing 360(4), 395 (4), 410 (4), 470(4). C. An overall G.P.A. of at least 2.25 in Data Processing courses. IV. Support courses required: A. Accounting 201 (4), 202 (4). B. Communications 326 (3) or Office Administration 225 (4). C. Mathematics 211 (5), 212 (5), 213 (5), 320 (5), 341 (4). D. Sixteen departmentally approved credit hours in Engineering Technology, Science, and Mathematics beyond the General Education requirements. V. No minor required. Program: Data Processing Minor I. Data Processing course requirements: A. Data Processing 101 (4), 120 (4) or 140 (4) or 160 (4) or 250 (4) or 260 (3), 201(4), 215(4), 274(4). B. Select 6 hours from the following: Data Processing 302 (4), 360 (4), 370 (4), 380 (4), 395 (4), 410 (4), 430 (4), 470 (4), 499 (1-3). C. 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