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Computer Support Professional
Degree and Certificate Requirements
2008-09 Catalog

Associate of Applied Science
The Computer Support Professional program prepares individuals for positions in the computer support field. The student will have a background in computer hardware, software and operating systems. Students in this program gain theoretical and hands-on experience with computer hardware, applications and networking technologies that are primarily vendor neutral. Upon successful completion of the program, the student is prepared to take the exams for A+‚ Network+‚ and Security+, as well as Microsoft MCP.

General Education Courses (15-17 credit hours)
ENG 121	English Composition I, OR	3 credits
ENG 131	Technical Writing	3 credits
MAT 121	College Algebra OR higher	3-5 credits
MAN 224	Leadership	3 credits
MAN 230	Corporate Responsibility	3 credits
COM 115	Public Speaking OR	3 credits
COM 125	Interpersonal Communication	3 credits
Major Courses (38 credit hours)
CIS 118	Introduction PC Applications	3 credits
CIS 124	Introduction to Operating Systems	3 credits
CIS 220	Fundamentals of UNIX (LINUX)	3 credits
CSC 116	Program Logic and Design OR	3 credits
CNG 119	Introduction to Programming	3 credits
CNG 121	Computer Technician I: A+	4 credits
CNG 122	Computer Technician II: A+	4 credits
CNG 124	Network+ I	3 credits
CNG 125	Network+ II	3 credits
CNG 131	Networking Security Fundamentals	3 credits
CNG 211	Window XP Configuration	3 credits
CNG 224	Microsoft Windows Wireless Networks	3 credits
CNG 255	Industry Certification	3 credits
Physical Education (1 credit hour)
PED Activity Course*		1 credit
*The PED requirement may be waived for students who are 35 years of age or older at the time of most recent admission to the College. Appropriate credit must be taken to substitute for the hour waived.
Elective Courses: (9-12 credit hours) Choose 3 courses from the list below (Must include at least one programming language)
CSC 157	Advanced Visual Basic .Net Programming	4 credits
CSC 160	Computer Science I	4 credits
CSC 161	Computer Science II	4 credits
CSC 233	Object Oriented Programming in C++	3 credits
CSC 234	C++ Programming	4 credits
CSC 236	C# Programming	4 credits
CSC 237	Advanced C# Programming	4 credits
CIS 202	Automated Project Management	3 credits
MAR 216	Principles of Marketing	3 credits
COM 225	Organizational Communications	3 credits
Total		63-68 credit hours

Computer Technician
Degree and Certificate Requirements
2008-09 Catalog

Certificate
The Computer Technician program prepares individuals for entry-level jobs in the personal computer industry involving the installation, upgrading and servicing of personal computer systems and computer networks. Three common examples of positions in which a graduate of this program might be employed are retail computer store technician, field service technician for a computer/network systems reseller and in-house computer/network technician for a large company.

Students in this program gain extensive experience with computer hardware, software and networks. Upon successful completion of the program, the student is prepared to take the CompTIA A+ certification exam, the competency standard for service technicians in the computer industry.

Major Courses
CIS 118	Introduction to PC Applications	3 credits
CIS 124	Introduction to Operating Systems	3 credits
CIS 128	Complete Windows	3 credits
CNG 121	Computer Technology I: A+	4 credits
CNG 122	Computer Technology II: A+	4 credits
CNG 124	Networking I: Network+	3 credits
CNG 125	Networking II: Network+	3 credits
CNG 255	Industry Certification	3 credits
Total		26 credit hours

Students may substitute any of the following courses for CIS 118: CIS 135, CIS 161, CIS 145 and CIS 155.

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