Computer Support Specialist Diploma CS14

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 computer support specialist.

Requirements

First Semester

SEMN 1000First 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 2451Introduction to Networks - CISCO

4

CIST 1601Information Security Fund

3

CIST 2129Comprehensive Database Tech

4

CIST xxxx
Elective (4)

4

Fourth Semester

CIST 2921 IT Analysis, Design, and Project Management

4

CIST xxxx
Elective (4)

4

CIST xxxx
Elective (4)

4

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relat & Prof Dev

2

CIS Elective Options

CIST 1602Security Policies and Procedures

3

CIST 2128Comprehensive Spreadsheet Tech

3

CIST 2411Microsoft Client

4

CIST 2412 Microsoft Server Installation and Maintenance

4

CIST 2413 Microsoft Server Networking

4

CIST 2414Windows Server Identity Services

4

CIST 2451Introduction to Networks - CISCO

4

CIST 2452Cisco Switching, Routing & Wireless Essentials

4

CIST 2453 Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation

4

Total Credit Hours: 55