Computer Support Professional Degree Requirements

2010-2011 Catalog
Computer Support Professional A.A.S.

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(16 credit hours)
BUS 115Introduction to Business3 credits
CIS 118Introduction to PC Applications*3 credits
COM 115Public Speaking OR
COM 125Interpersonal Communication3 credits
ENG 121English Composition I OR
ENG 131Technical Writing3 credits
MAT 121College Algebra4 credits
*Students may substitute any of the following courses for CIS 118: CIS 135, CIS 145 or CIS 155
Major Courses(38 credit hours)
Required: MAN 200 or higher courses3 credits
CIS 124Introduction to Operating Systems3 credits
CIS 220Fundamentals of UNIX (Linux)3 credits
CNG 121Computer Technician I: A+4 credits
CNG 122Computer Technician II: A+4 credits
CNG 124Network+ I3 credits
CNG 125Network+ II3 credits
CNG 131Networking Security Fundamentals3 credits
CNG 211Window Configuration (OS)3 credits
CNG 224Microsoft Windows Wireless Networks3 credits
CNG 255Industry Certification3 credits
CSC 116Program Logic and Design OR
CSC 119Introduction to Programming3 credits
*Students may substitute CNG 260 and CNG 261 for CNG 124 and CNG 125
Restricted Electives:(6 credit hours)
Choose 6 credit hours from the list of courses below.
(Must include at least one programming language)
COM 225Organizational Communications3 credits
CIS 202Automated Project Management3 credits
CIS 232UNIX Shell Programming4 credits
CSC 160Computer Science I4 credits
CSC 161Computer Science II4 credits
CSC 233Object Oriented Programming in C++3 credits
CSC 234C++ Programming4 credits
CSC 236C# Programming4 credits
CSC 237Advanced C# Programming4 credits
MAR 216Principles of Marketing3 credits
Total60 credit hours