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.
Minimum Test Scores:
Next Gen. ACCUPLACER
| Reading: |
224 |
| Writing: |
236 |
| Arithmetic: |
229 |
Curriculum
Basic Skills Courses
Occupational Courses
| COMP 1000 | Introduction to Computer Literacy | 3 |
| CIST 1001 | Computer Concepts | 4 |
| XXXX 0000 | CIS Operating Systems Course | 3 |
| CIST 1305 | Program Design and Development | 3 |
| XXXX 0000 | CIS Database Elective | 4 |
| CIST 1122 | Hardware Install/Maintenance | 4 |
| CIST 1601 | Information Security Fundamentals | 3 |
| XXXX 0000 | CIS Guided Elective: Office Productivity Course | 3 |
| CIST 2921 | IT Analysis, Design/Project Management | 4 |
| XXXX 0004 | CIS Elective Courses | 12 |
Introductory Networking Class – Select one of the following three courses
| 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: 4 Term(s)
Total Credit Hours: 55