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
You may click on any course below to view the course description and prerequisite information.
Students who do not follow the Course Sequence listed below may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown.
Augusta Day Program
PROGRAM NAME: Computer Support Specialist Diploma
AWARD: Diploma
CAMPUS: Augusta Day Program
Year 1 First Semester
Year 1 Second Semester
| CIST 1130 | OPERATING SYSTEMS CONCEPTS | 3 |
| CIST 1401 | COMPUTER NETWORKING FUNDAMENTALS | 4 |
| CIST 2127 | COMP WORD PROCESSING TECHNIQUE | 3 |
| EMPL 1000 | INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 2 |
| CIST XXXX | CIST Elective | 3 |
Year 1 Third Semester
Year 2 Fourth Semester
| CIST 2129 | COMP DATABASE TECHNIQUES | 4 |
| CIST 2130 | DESKTOP SUPPORT CONCEPTS | 3 |
| CIST 2921 | IT ANALYSIS, DESIGN, AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| CIST XXXX | CIST Elective | 3 |
If a student intends to take Networking or Cybersecurity electives, they may want to take the semester 2 networking level operating systems (CIST 2411) and networking fundamentals (CIST 2451) courses. CIST 2411 can be substituted for CIST 1130 and CIST 2451 can be substituted for CIST 1401.