Computer Support Specialist, Diploma CS14

The Computer Support Specialist program is designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing. Program graduates receive a Computer Information Systems - Computer Support Specialist diploma and are qualified for employment as computer support specialists.

Curriculum Outline

First Semester

SEMN 1000
First Semester Seminar

0

COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3

CIST 1001Computer Concepts

4

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

Second Semester

CIST 1305Program Design and Development

3

CIST 1130Operating Systems Concepts

3

CIST 1122Hardware Install&Maintenance

4

CIST 2127Comprehensive Word Processing Techniques

3

Third Semester

CIST 1401Computer Networking Fundamentals

4

or

CIST 2442Working atSm/MedBusiness orISP

4

CIST 2129Comprehensive Database Tech

4

CIST 1601Information Security Fund

3

CIST xxxx
Elective (4)

4

Fourth Semester

CIST 2921IT Analysis Design&Proj Manage

4

CIST xxxx
Elective (4)

4

CIST xxxx
Elective (4)

4

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relat & Prof Dev

2

Cist Elective Options

CIST 1602Security Policies and Procedures

3

CIST 2128Comprehensive Spreadsheet Tech

3

CIST 2451Introduction to Networks - CISCO

4

CIST 2412Microsoft Server Directory

4

CIST 2413Microsoft Server Infra

4

CIST 2414Microsoft Server Administrator

4

CIST 2441Network Home & Small Business

4

CIST 2452Cisco Routing and Concepts

4

CIST 2453LAN Switching and Wireless

4

CIST 2454CISCO Accessing the WAN

4

Total Credit Hours: 55