Overview
Offered at the Augusta and Thomson campuses
| Entrance Dates: | Fall, Spring, and Summer |
| Length of Program: | Four Terms |
| Credit Hours Required for Graduation: | 55 |
Program Description: The Computer Information Systems - Computer Support Specialist diploma program is designed to provide students with an understanding of the technical areas of computer support of the desktop work environment, including terminology and concepts, program design and development, and computer networking. Program graduates receive a Computer Information Systems - Computer Support Specialist diploma and are qualified for employment as computer support specialists. High school graduation or GED is required for admission to this program.
Employment Opportunities: Today, the majority of service and industrial companies uses standalone and networked computing systems. Computers are sophisticated and require highly trained technicians to install, troubleshoot and support desktop work environments. The demand for technicians with computer skill to meet business needs is expected to continue to grow according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Guided Pathway
Augusta Day Program
PROGRAM NAME: Computer Support Specialist Diploma
AWARD: Diploma
CAMPUS: Augusta Day Program
Year 1 Fall Semester
Year 1 Spring Semester
| CIST XXXX | Guided Office Productivity Application Course | 3 |
| | | |
| CIST 1130 | OPERATING SYSTEMS CONCEPTS | 3 |
| | OR | |
| CIST 2411 | MICROSOFT CLIENT | 4 |
| | | |
| CIST 1401 | COMPUTER NETWORKING FUND | 4 |
| | OR | |
| CIST 2451 | Intro to Networks - CISCO | 4 |
| | | |
| CIST 1305 | PROGRAM DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
Year 1 Summer Semester
Year 2 Fall Semester
| CIST 1220 | STRUCTURED QUERY LANGUAGE | 4 |
| | OR | |
| CIST 2129 | COMP DATABASE TECHNIQUES | 4 |
| | | |
| CIST 2921 | IT ANALYSIS/DESIGN/PROJ MGMT | 4 |
| CIST XXXX | CIST Elective | 4 |
| CIST XXXX | CIST Elective | 4 |
*Refer to the College catalog for course prerequisite requirements.
Students who choose to not follow the Course Sequence listed above may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown above.
Students who require learning support course must see the learning support coordinator for program advisement. Learning support courses will increase the number of semesters shown above.
The Augusta Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or disability. For information on Title IX, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Shannon Patterson at (706) 771-4013 or in Building 100. For information on ADA/504, contact the ADA/504 Coordinator, Karissa D. Wright, at (706) 7714067 or go to the Counseling Center in Building 1300.
Thomson Day Program
PROGRAM NAME: Computer Support Specialist
AWARD: Diploma
CAMPUS: Thomson Day Program
Year 1 Fall Semester
Year 1 Spring Semester
Year 1 Summer Semester
Year 2 Fall Semester
| CIST XXXX | CIST Elective | 4 |
| CIST 2921 | IT ANALYSIS/DESIGN/PROJ MGMT | 4 |
| CIST XXXX | CIST Elective | 4 |
NOTE: Students may have to take a course on the Augusta Campus to complete the program as listed. See your program advisor for course availability.
*Refer to the College catalog for course prerequisite requirements.
Students who choose to not follow the Course Sequence listed above may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown above.
The Augusta Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or disability. For information on Title IX, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Shannon Patterson at (706) 771-4013 or in Building 100. For information on ADA/504, contact the ADA/504 Coordinator, Karissa D. Wright, at (706) 7714067 or go to the Counseling Center in Building 1300.