Catalog 2020-2021

Computer Support Specialist

Computer Support Specialist Diploma (Major Code: CS14)

Credential: Diploma
Campus Location: Athens

Curriculum Outline

College Requirement

FSSE 1000First Semester Seminar

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Academic Core

Total Credit Hours:8

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

2

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

Total Credit Hours:5

Students must choose one of the following courses:
MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

MATH 1013Algebraic Concepts

3

MATH 1015Geometry and Trigonometry

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Computer Support Specialist Major

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

Total Credit Hours:32

Productivity Application Course

Students must choose one of the following courses:

CIST 2127Comprehensive Word Processing Techniques

3

CIST 2128Comprehensive Spreadsheet Techniques

3

CIST 2129Computer 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 1100Financial Accounting I

4

ACCT 2140Legal Environment of Business

3

CIST 1510Web Development I

3

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

CIST 2431UNIX/Linux Introduction

4

CIST 2602Network Security

4

HRTM 1130Business Etiquette and Communication

3

MGMT 1100Principles 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