Catalog 2013-2014

Computer Support Specialist

Computer Support Specialist Diploma Program (Major Code: CS14)

Credit Required for Graduation: 55 semester credit hours

Curriculum Outline

General Core (8 Credits)

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

2

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

MATH 1013Algebraic Concepts

3

OR

MATH 1015Geometry and Trigonometry

3

Computer Support Specialist Major (32 Credits)

CIST 1001Computer Concepts

4

CIST 1122Hardware Installation and Maintenance

4

CIST 1130Operating Systems Concepts

3

CIST 1220Structured Query Language (SQL)

4

CIST 1305Program Design and Development

3

CIST 1401Computer Networking Fundamentals

4

CIST 1601Information Security Fundamentals

3

CIST 2921IT Analysis, Design, and Project Management

4

COMP 1000Introduction to Computers

3

* Students must pass above courses with a grade of C or higher.

Productivity Application Course (3 Credits)

Students must choose from one of the following courses:

CIST 2120Supporting Application Software

4

CIST 2127Comprehensive Word Processing Techniques

3

CIST 2128Comprehensive Spreadsheet Techniques

3

CIST 2129Computer Database Techniques

4

* Students must pass above courses with a grade of C or higher.

Electives (12 Credits)

Students must select from the following courses:

ACCT 1100Financial Accounting I

4

ACCT 2140Legal Environment of Business

3

CIST 1510Web Development I

3

CIST 2120Supporting Application Software

4

CIST 2127Comprehensive Word Processing Techniques

3

CIST 2128Comprehensive Spreadsheet Techniques

3

CIST 2129Computer Database Techniques

4

CIST 2130Desktop Support Concepts

3

CIST 2311Visual Basic I

4

CIST 2411Microsoft Client

4

HRTM 1130Business Etiquette and Communication

3

MGMT 1100Principles of Management

3

* Students must pass above courses with a grade of C or higher.