Computer Support Specialist

Mission Statement

Nature of the Work

Employment

Earnings

Student Learning Outcomes

Essential Functions

Program Expenses

Gainful Employment

Admission Requirements

Computer Support Specialist Diploma (Major Code: CS14)

Computer Support Specialist Associate Degree (Major Code: CS23)

CompTIA A+ Certification Preparation TCC (Major Code: CA61)

CompTIA A+ Certified Technician Preparation TCC (Major Code: CA71)

Help Desk Specialist TCC (Major Code: HD41)

Microsoft Excel Application Specialist TCC (Major Code: ME21)

PC Repair and Network Technician TCC (Major Code: PR21)

Computer Support Specialist Diploma (Major Code: CS14)

Credential: Diploma
Campus Location: Athens

Curriculum Outline

College Requirement

FSSE 1000	First Semester Seminar	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

Academic Core

Total Credit Hours:

8

EMPL 1000	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development	2
ENGL 1010	Fundamentals of English I	3
Total Credit Hours:		5

Students must choose one of the following courses:

MATH 1012	Foundations of Mathematics	3
MATH 1013	Algebraic Concepts	3
MATH 1015	Geometry and Trigonometry	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

Computer Support Specialist Major

CIST 1001	Computer Concepts	4
CIST 1122	Hardware Installation and Maintenance	4
CIST 1130	Operating Systems Concepts	3
CIST 1220	Structured Query Language (SQL)	4
CIST 1305	Program Design and Development	3
CIST 1401	Computer Networking Fundamentals	4
CIST 1601	Information Security Fundamentals	3
CIST 2921	IT Analysis, Design, and Project Management	4
COMP 1000	Introduction to Computers	3
Total Credit Hours:		32

Productivity Application Course

Students must choose one of the following courses:

CIST 2127	Comprehensive Word Processing Techniques	3
CIST 2128	Comprehensive Spreadsheet Techniques	3
CIST 2129	Computer Database Techniques	4
Total Credit Hours:		3-4

Computer Support Specialist Electives

Students must choose three or more of the following courses for a minimum of 9 semester credit hours:

ACCT 1100	Financial Accounting I	4
ACCT 2140	Legal Environment of Business	3
CIST 1510	Web Development I	3
CIST 2127	Comprehensive Word Processing Techniques	3
CIST 2128	Comprehensive Spreadsheet Techniques	3
CIST 2129	Computer Database Techniques	4
CIST 2130	Desktop Support Concepts	3
CIST 2311	Visual Basic I	4
CIST 2411	Microsoft Client	4
CIST 2431	UNIX/Linux Introduction	4
CIST 2602	Network Security	4
HRTM 1130	Business Etiquette and Communication	3
MGMT 1100	Principles of Management	3
Total Credit Hours:		9

Students must pass all CIST, COMP, and Computer Support Specialist Elective courses with grades of C or higher.

Total Credit Hours: 55-56