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Computer Support Specialist (CS14) Diploma

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Program Description:

The Computer Information Systems – Computer Support Specialist program is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing. Graduates are to be competent in the technical areas of computer terminology and concepts, program design and development, and computer networking. Program graduates are qualified for employment as computer support specialists.

Program Technical Requirements

1. All CIST programs require windows based PC.

2. Chromebooks and Mac and Linux based computers are not compatible with programs.

3. CIST 1510 and CIST 2531 require an Adobe Creative Cloud subscription.

Course Validity Duration

All CIST courses are valid for a period of 5 years after completion.

COMP 1000 is valid for a period of 5 years after completion.

Basic Skills Courses (8 Credit Hours)

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3
EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

2
MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

Occupational Curriculum (47 Credit Hours)

COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3
CIST 1001Computer Concepts

4
CIST xxxxComputer Operating System Course

3
CIST 1305Program Design and Development

3
 
CIST 1401Computer Networking Fundamentals

4
OR
CIST 2451Introduction to Networks - CISCO

4
 
CIST 1122Hardware Installation and Maintenance

4
CIST 1601Information Security Fundamentals

3
CIST 2921IT Analysis, Design, and Project Management

4
CIST xxxxCIST Electives

12
CIST xxxxCIST Database Elective

4
CIST xxxxCIST Guided Office Productivity Course

3

Total Credit Hours: 55 Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation