Computer Support Specialist Diploma Program
CS14 - 201003
Program Description
The Computer Support Specialist diploma program is designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing. Program graduates receive a Computer Support Specialist diploma and are qualified for employment as computer support specialists.
Program Specific Information
Students are accepted every semester based on course and space availability.
Industry Certification Preparation
CompTIA A+, Network+, Project+
Program Length & Availability
4 Semesters
Campus Availability: Hall
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for the Pell Grant and may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.
Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.
Admissions Requirements
Must be 16 years of age.
High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. (Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)
ACCUPLACER Testing, or submit SAT, ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET test scores.
Curriculum
Basic Skills – Total of 8 Hours
Program-Specific Core – Total of 32 Hours
CIST Electives – Choose 15 Hours
Total Credit Hours: 55
Graduation Plan
Note: For a list of which courses are part of the elective area, please see the Curriculum tab for this program.
Semester One
Semester Two
Choose One:
Required
CIST
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Semester Three
| EMPL 1000 | Interpers Relations/Prof Dev | 2 |
| CIST 1122 | Hardware Install/Maintenance | 4 |
| BUSN 1420 | Database Applications | 4 |
CIST
| Elective | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Semester Four
Apply for Graduation
| CIST 1601 | Info Security Fundamentals | 3 |
CIST
| Elective | 4 |
CIST
| Elective | 4 |
| CIST 2921 | IT Analysis & Design | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Total Credit Hours: 55
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.