Overview
Offered at the Augusta Campus.
| Entrance Dates: |
Fall, Spring, and Summer |
| Length of Program: |
Five Terms |
| Credit Hours Required for Graduation: |
65 |
Program Description: The Computer Information Systems - Computer Support Specialist degree 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 degree 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.
Curriculum Outline
General Core Courses, 15 credits
| ENGL 1101 | COMPOSITION AND RHETORIC | 3 |
| MATH 1111 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA | 3 |
XXXX XXXX
| GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE* | 3 |
XXXX XXXX
| HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS AREA IV* | 3 |
XXXX XXXX
| SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE AREA II* | 3 |
Occupational Courses, 50 credits
Computer Operating Systems Course, 3 credits
Database Course, 3 credits
Introductory Networking Course, 4 credits
Office Productivity Course, 3 credits
Note:
BUSN 1400 may be substituted for CIST 2127.
BUSN 1410 or BUSN 2130 may be substituted for CIST 2128.
BUSN 1420 may be substituted for CIST 2129.
CIST Electives, 15 credits
Notes:
- Additional Electives are available upon advisor approval.
- A grade of “C” or higher is required for all courses.
- CIST 2411 can be substituted for CIST 1130 and CIST 2451 can be substituted for CIST 1401.
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.
Fall, Spring, and Summer Entrance
PROGRAM NAME: Computer Support Specialist Degree
AWARD: Associate of Applied Science Degree
LOCATION: Augusta Campus
SCHEDULE TYPE: Day
Year 1 First Semester
Year 1 Second Semester
CIST XXXX
| COMPUTER OPERATING SYSTEMS COURSE** | 3 |
CIST XXXX
| INTRODUCTORY NETWORKING COURSE** | 4 |
CIST XXXX
| OFFICE PRODUCTIVITY COURSE** | 3 |
XXXX XXXX
| SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE AREA II* | 3 |
Year 1 Third Semester
| CIST 1122 | HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE | 4 |
| CIST 1305 | PROGRAM DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| CIST 1601 | INFORMATION SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS | 3 |
CIST XXXX
| CIST ELECTIVE* | 4 |
*Please refer to the curriculum outline tab for CIST elective options.
Year 2 Fourth Semester
CIST XXXX
| CIST ELECTIVE** | 4 |
CIST XXXX
| DATABASE ELECTIVE** | 4 |
XXXX XXXX
| HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS AREA IV* | 3 |
Year 2 Fifth Semester
| CIST 2130 | DESKTOP SUPPORT CONCEPTS | 4 |
CIST XXXX
| CIST ELECTIVE** | 3 |
CIST XXXX
| CIST ELECTIVE** | 4 |
XXXX XXXX
| GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE* | 3 |
Notes:
- 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.