Program Accreditation
Normandale's Computers/Information Management Programs are nationally accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Associate in Applied Science Degree in Computers/Information Management
The goal of this program is to provide students with knowledge of the technologies and the skills that facilitate the delivery and management of information. The courses can provide the basic computer skills helpful for study in any field, for the upgading of computer skills used within the context of employment in any field and for personal use. Some four-year programs require competence in using the computer before admission is granted.
Specialized Career Program requirements: (15-18 cr)
CAPL 1000 Computer Keyboarding**
CAPL 1010 Information Technology
CAPL 1100 Beginning Computer Applications
CAPL 1200 Intermediate Computer Applications
CAPL 1300 Advanced Computer Applications
CAPL 1600 Computer Training Practicum
**Not required if speed is at least 30 wpm with accuracy; skill will be measured in CAPL 1600.
General Education requirements: (20 cr)
COMM 1111 Interpersonal Communication
OR COMM 1101 Fundamentals of Public Speaking
OR COMM 1121 Small Group Communications
ENGC 1101 Freshman Composition
ENGC 1103 Business Writing
MnTC Goal 5
MnTC Goal 6
Complete MnTC courses to reach a minimum of 20 credits.
Curriculum
Courses offered in this Department:
CAPL 1000 Computer Keyboarding
CAPL 1010 Information Technology
CAPL 1052 Desktop Publishing
CAPL 1100 Beginning Computer Applications
CAPL 1101 Computer Basics
CAPL 1111 Word Processing 1
CAPL 1121 Spreadsheets 1
CAPL 1131 Database Management 1
CAPL 1141 Presentation Graphics 1
CAPL 1200 Intermediate Computer Applications
CAPL 1212 Word Processing 2
CAPL 1222 Spreadsheets 2
CAPL 1232 Database Management 2
CAPL 1242 Presentation Graphics 2
CAPL 1250 Introduction to Project Management Software
CAPL 1300 Advanced Computer Applications
CAPL 1313 Word processing 3
CAPL 1323 Spreadsheets 3
CAPL 1333 Database Management 3
CAPL 1343 Presentation Graphics 3
CAPL 1600 Computer Training Practicum
CAPL 1900 Topics in Computers/ Information Management
CAPL 2424 Spreadsheet Analysis
CAPL 2900 Topics in Computers/Information Managment
For course descriptions and additional program information visit the Normandale catalog online.
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Department Admin
Dean: Teri Wichman, Dean of Business, Social Sciences and Library
Dean's Assistant: Alvina Adasevich
Dept Chair: Janice Hardin
Mission Statement
The department focuses on general computing courses providing skill development using popular software packages and information about computers and how they impact communication in our personal and professional lives.
