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Computer Support Professional
Degree and Certificate Requirements
2009-2010 Catalog

Associate of Applied Science
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)
ENG 121 English Composition I OR  
ENG 131 Technical Writing 3 credits
MAT 121 College Algebra 4 credits
MAN 224 Leadership 3 credits
MAN 230 Corporate Responsibility 3 credits
COM 115 Public Speaking OR  
COM 125 Interpersonal Communication 3 credits
Major Courses (38 credit hours)
CIS 118 Introduction PC Applications 3 credits
CIS 124 Introduction to Operating Systems 3 credits
CIS 220 Fundamentals of UNIX (Linux) 3 credits
CSC 116 Program Logic and Design OR  
CNG 119 Introduction to Programming 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 XP Configuration 3 credits
CNG 224 Microsoft Windows Wireless Networks 3 credits
CNG 255 Industry Certification 3 credits
Restricted Electives: (6 credit hours)
Choose 6 credit hours from the list of courses below.
(Must include at least one programming language)
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
CIS 202 Automated Project Management 3 credits
CIS 232 UNIX Shell Programming 4 credits
MAR 216 Principles of Marketing 3 credits
COM 225 Organizational Communications 3 credits
Total 60 credit hours

Computer Technician
Degree and Certificate Requirements
2009-2010 Catalog

Certificate
The Computer Technician program prepares individuals for entry-level jobs in the personal computer industry involving the installation, upgrading and servicing of personal computer systems and computer networks. Three common examples of positions in which a graduate of this program might be employed are retail computer store technician, field service technician for a computer/network systems reseller and in-house computer/network technician for a large company.

Students in this program gain extensive experience with computer hardware, software and networks. Upon successful completion of the program, the student is prepared to take the CompTIA A+ certification exam, the competency standard for service technicians in the computer industry.

Major Courses
CIS 118 Introduction to PC Applications 3 credits
CIS 124 Introduction to Operating Systems 3 credits
CIS 128 Complete Windows 3 credits
CNG 121 Computer Technology I: A+ 4 credits
CNG 122 Computer Technology II: A+ 4 credits
CNG 124 Networking I: Network+ 3 credits
CNG 125 Networking II: Network+ 3 credits
CNG 255 Industry Certification 3 credits
Total 26 credit hours

Students may substitute any of the following courses for CIS 118: CIS 135, CIS 161, CIS 145 and CIS 155.

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