Computer Support Specialist Diploma Program
CS14 - 202412
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.)
Request official ACCUPLACER, SAT, or ACT test scores be sent to the Admissions Office or refer to our Admissions Assessment Procedure found here for more options: Admissions Testing – Lanier Technical College.
Curriculum
Basic Skills – Total of 8 Hours
Database Elective - Choose 4 hours
Program-Specific Core – Total of 28 Hours
CIST Guided Office Productivity Course - Choose 3 hours
| ACCT 1120 | Spreadsheet Applications | 4 |
| Or | |
| BUSN 1450 | Computer Applications for the Business Professional | 4 |
| Or | |
| BUSN 2130 | Expert Spreadsheet Analysis | 3 |
CIST Electives – Choose 12 Hours
Total Credit Hours: 55
Graduation requirement includes completion of a total of 55 hours in the above areas.
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
| MATH 1012 | Foundations of Mathematics | 3 |
| CIST 1130 | Operating Systems Concepts | 3 |
CIST
| Elective | 4 |
| | |
| CIST 1401 | Comp Networking Fundamentals | 4 |
| Or | |
| CIST 2451 | Introduction to Networks-Cisco | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Semester Three
| EMPL 1000 | Interpers Relations/Prof Dev | 2 |
| CIST 1122 | Hardware Install/Maintenance | 4 |
CIST
| Elective | 4 |
CIST
| CIST Guided Office Productivity Application Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Semester Four
Apply for Graduation
| CIST 1601 | Info Security Fundamentals | 3 |
CIST
| Elective | 4 |
CIST
| Elective | 4 |
| | |
| CIST 2130 | Desktop Support Concepts | 4 |
| Or | |
| CIST 2921 | IT Analysis & Design | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Total Credit Hours: 55
*Regular Admission means that a student has met all admissions requirements and that the student does not require any learning support classes.
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term. This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.