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 115 | Introduction to Business | 3 credits |
| CIS 118 | Introduction to PC Applications* | 3 credits |
| COM 115 | Public Speaking OR | |
| COM 125 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 credits |
| ENG 121 | English Composition I OR | |
| ENG 131 | Technical Writing | 3 credits |
| MAT 121 | College Algebra | 4 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 courses | 3 credits | |
| CIS 124 | Introduction to Operating Systems | 3 credits |
| CIS 220 | Fundamentals of UNIX (Linux) | 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 Configuration (OS) | 3 credits |
| CNG 224 | Microsoft Windows Wireless Networks | 3 credits |
| CNG 255 | Industry Certification | 3 credits |
| CSC 116 | Program Logic and Design OR | |
| CSC 119 | Introduction to Programming | 3 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 225 | Organizational Communications | 3 credits |
| CIS 202 | Automated Project Management | 3 credits |
| CIS 232 | UNIX Shell 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 |
| MAR 216 | Principles of Marketing | 3 credits |
| Total | 60 credit hours | |