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

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

EMPL 1000Interpers Relations/Prof Dev

2

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

Program-Specific Core – Total of 32 Hours

COMP 1000Intro to Computer Literacy

3

CIST 1001Computer Concepts

4

CIST 1130Operating Systems Concepts

3

CIST 1305Program Design & Development

3

 

CIST 1401Comp Networking Fundamentals

4

Or

CIST 2441Network Home/Sm Business

4

Or

CIST 2451Introduction to Networks-Cisco

4

 

CIST 2129Comp Database Techniques

4

Or

BUSN 1420Database Applications

4

 

CIST 1122Hardware Install/Maintenance

4

CIST 1601Info Security Fundamentals

3

CIST 2921IT Analysis & Design

4

CIST Electives – Choose 15 Hours

BUSN 1410Spreadsheet Concepts & Apps

4

CIST 1401Comp Networking Fundamentals

4

CIST 1510Web Development I

3

CIST 1520Scripting Technologies

3

CIST 1530Web Graphics I

3

CIST 1540Web Animation I

3

CIST 2127Computer Word Processing

3

CIST 2128Comp. Spreadsheet Techniques

3

CIST 2129Comp Database Techniques

4

CIST 2311Visual Basic I

4

CIST 2411Microsoft Client

4

CIST 2412Microsoft Server Installation and Maintenance

4

CIST 2413Microsoft Server Networking

4

CIST 2414MS Server Administrator

4

CIST 2431UNIX/Linux Introduction

4

CIST 2432UNIX/Linux Server

4

CIST 2433UNIX/Linux Advanced Server

4

CIST 2434UNIX/Linux Scripting

4

CIST 2451Introduction to Networks-Cisco

4

CIST 2452Cisco Switching, Routing & Wireless Essentials

4

CIST 2453Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation

4

CIST 2454Cisco Connecting Networks

4

CIST 2510Web Technologies

3

CIST 2550Web Development II

3

CIST 2560Web Application Programming

4

CIST 2570Open Source Web App Prog I

4

WLET 1000Intro to UNIX & Linux w/Script

4

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

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

COMP 1000Intro to Computer Literacy

3

CIST 1001Computer Concepts

4

CIST 1305Program Design & Development

3

Total Credit Hours:13

ENGL 1010:- Pre-Req: Test Scores-See Advisor

CIST 1001:- Co-Req: COMP 1000

Semester Two

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

CIST 1130Operating Systems Concepts

3

MATH 1012:- Pre-Req: Test Scores-See Advisor

Choose One:

CIST 1401Comp Networking Fundamentals

4

Or

CIST 2441Network Home/Sm Business

4

Or

CIST 2451Introduction to Networks-Cisco

4

CIST 1401 and CIST 2441 - Pre-Req: COMP 1000

Required

CIST
Elective

3

Total Credit Hours:13

Semester Three

EMPL 1000Interpers Relations/Prof Dev

2

CIST 1122Hardware Install/Maintenance

4

BUSN 1420Database Applications

4

CIST
Elective

4

Total Credit Hours:14
CIST 1122 - Co-Req: CIST 1001

Semester Four

Apply for Graduation

CIST 1601Info Security Fundamentals

3

CIST
Elective

4

CIST
Elective

4

CIST 2921IT 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.