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.

Program Curriculum

Basic Skills Courses

EMPL 1000

Interpersonal Relat & Prof Dev

Select 1 of the 2 Math courses (3 hours).

MATH 1012	Foundations of Mathematics	3
MATH 1005	Applied Technical Mathematics	3

Select 1 of the 2 English courses (3 hours).

ENGL 1010	Fundamentals of English I	3
ENGL 1005	Applied Technical Communication	3

Occupational Courses

COMP 1000	Introduction to Computer Literacy	3
CIST 1001	Computer Concepts	4
CIST 1305	Program Design and Development	3
CIST 1122	Hardware Install&Maintenance	4
CIST 1601	Information Security Fund	3

Introductory-Level Networking Course

Select one course (4 hours).

CIST 1401	Computer Networking Fundamentals	4
CIST 2451	Introduction to Networks - CISCO	4

Requirements List

Select one course (4 hours).

CIST 2130	Desktop Support Concepts	6
CIST 2921	IT Analysis, Design, and Project Management	4

CIS Operating Systems Course

Select 3 hours in consultation with the Program Advisor.

CIS Database Elective Course

Select 4 hours in consultation with the Program Advisor.

CIS Guided Office Productivity Course