Computer Support Specialist Associate of Applied Science Degree CS23
The Computer Information Systems Computer Support Specialist program is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing. Graduates are to be competent in the general areas of humanities or fine arts, social or behavioral sciences, and natural sciences or mathematics, as well as in the technical areas of computer terminology and concepts, program design and development, and computer networking. Program graduates are qualified for employment as a computer support specialist.
Minimum Test Scores:
Next Gen. ACCUPLACER
| Reading: |
236 |
| Writing: |
249 |
QRAS:
(Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra & Statistics) |
245 |
Curriculum
General Education Core (Required Minimum: 15 Semester Credit Hours)
Area I - Language Arts/Communication
Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences - Select one
Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics - Select one
Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts - Select one
Program - Specific Requirements
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| General Core Elective | 3 |
Occupational Courses
| COMP 1000 | Introduction to Computer Literacy | 3 |
| CIST 1001 | Computer Concepts | 4 |
| CIST 1122 | Hardware Install/Maintenance | 4 |
| CIST 1305 | Program Design and Development | 3 |
| CIST 1601 | Information Security Fundamentals | 3 |
| CIST 2921 | IT Analysis, Design/Project Management | 4 |
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| Computer Operating Systems Course | 3 |
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| CIS Database Elective Course | 4 |
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| CIS Guided Elective: Office Productivity Course | 3 |
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| CIS Elective Courses | 12 |
Introductory Networking Class – Select one
| CIST 1401 | Computer Networking Fundamentals | 4 |
| CIST 2441 | Cisco Networking for Home and Small Businesses | 4 |
| CIST 2451 | Introduction to Networks- Cisco | 4 |
Minimum Length of Program: 5 Term(s)
Total Credit Hours: 62