Computer Support Specialist, AAS (CSCI.AAS)

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Computer Support Specialist Associate in Applied Science is a program which includes the Certificate A and Certificate B curriculum and technical and communication areas of training include the development of skills in hardware, software, networking, written communication, verbal communication, and problem solving. The completed program prepares students for the industry recognized CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Security+ certification exams, to join the computer support workforce or to continue their education. This credential fulfills the College’s mission of developing skills in communication and problem solving while promoting a strong work ethic. The semester-by-semester plans described below are general guidance. Students should work closely with their academic advisors to develop a plan that best meets their own individual needs and goals.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES AND CURRICULUM MAP.

Minimum Credit Hours Required to Graduate = 60

Semester 1 (16 Hours)

CSCI 101 - Introduction to Management Info Systems 3 Hour(s) **
CSCI 102 - Introduction to Programming 3 Hour(s) **
CSCI 110 - Introduction to Computer Concepts and Applications T> 3 Hour(s) **
CSCI 125 - CompTIA A+ Core 1 3 Hour(s) **
CSCI 126 - CompTIA A+ Core 2 3 Hour(s) **
Student Success Requirement (SGE 070) 1 Hour(s) *

Semester 2 (15-17 Hours)

CSCI 150 - CompTIA Network+ 3 Hour(s) **
CSCI 230 - CompTIA Security+ 3 Hour(s) **
CSCI 262 - Project Management 3 Hour(s) **
Program Elective Course (select from list below) 3-4 Hour(s) ***
Program Elective Course (select from list below) 3-4 Hour(s) ***

Semester 3 (15 Hours)

CSCI 130 - Introduction to Cybersecurity 3 Hour(s) **
CSCI 140 - Overview of Computer Science 3 Hour(s) **
English Requirement 3 Hour(s) *
Communications Requirement 3 Hour(s) *
Mathematics and Statistics Requirement 3 Hour(s) *

Semester 4 (14-18 Hours)

CSCI 107 - Advanced Programming 3 Hour(s) **
CSCI 190 - Computer Ethics 3 Hour(s) **
OR
Program Elective Course (select from list below) 3 Hour(s) ***
Natural and Physical Sciences Requirement 3-5 Hours(s) *
Social and Behavioral Sciences Requirement 3 Hour(s) *
Social Responsibility and Diversity Requirement 2-4 Hour(s) *

Program Elective Courses ***

CSCI 123 - IT Essentials (ITF+) 3 Hour(s)
CSCI 290 - Data Analytics (Data+) 3 Hour(s)
MATH 107 - Intermediate Algebra T> 3 Hour(s)
OR HIGHER
ROBT 100 - Basic Electronics 4 Hour(s)
ROBT 120 - Introduction to Robotics and Embedded Systems 3 Hour(s)
ROBT 130 - Industrial Robotics Applications 3 Hour(s)
ROBT 200 - Mobile Robotics and Vision Systems 3 Hour(s)

Notes

* CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENT

English, Communications, Mathematics & Statistics, Natural & Physical Sciences, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Arts & Humanities, Student Success, Social Responsibility & Diversity

** REQUIRED PROGRAM COURSE

*** PROGRAM ELECTIVE COURSE

Other courses are subject for approval with submission of Graduation Substitution form.

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