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Program: Computer Information Systems
Option: PC Systems Specialist Option
Contact: Ms. Diana Hill
Award: Associate of Applied Science Degree
Credits Required: 61

PURPOSE:
The PC Systems Specialist program is a technical support program that prepares students to install, set up, troubleshoot, and maintain hardware and software for microcomputers.

OCCUPATIONAL GOALS:
PC Support Technician, Technical Support Specialist, Help Desk Technician, and Computer Repair Technician.

PROGRAM:
The program gives students an understanding of how computers work from both hardware and software perspectives, with an emphasis on technical support. The fundamental goal is to enable students to function successfully in solving systems problems such as installing software, setting up PCs, troubleshooting problems, and maintaining hardware and software in a computing environment. Business and communications courses will enhance the student’s background for good end-user support. Students should consult with an academic advisor in planning an appropriate program.

Program Requirements:

Course Credits
Fall I
BUS 101 Introduction to Business 3
CIS 109 Introduction to Computers 4
ENG 101 Composition (G. Ed.) 3
FSC 101 Freshman Seminar Course (G. Ed.) 1
SOC SCI Social/Behavioral Sciences (Gen.Ed.) (G. Ed.) 3
Spring I
ART/HUM Arts/Humanities Electives (Gen.Ed.) (G. Ed.) 3
CIS 115 Microcomputer Applications Integration 3
CIS 152 MicrocomputerOperating Systems 3
CIS 256 Systems Analysis & Design 3
COM 150 Fundamentals of Organizational Communication (G. Ed.) 3
CPL 201 Career Planning and Preparation 1
Fall II
CIS 245 Network Administration 3
CIS 254 Linux – Use, Configuration & Administration 3
CIS 260 Computer User Support 3
PED 103 Fitness and Wellness (G. Ed.) 3
SOC SCI Social/Behavioral Sciences (Gen.Ed.) (G. Ed.) 3
Spring II
CIS 154 Microsoft Windows Server 3
CIS 270 Ethics for the Information Age 3
CPL 280 Cooperative Work Experience 3
MAT Math Elective (Gen. Ed.) (G. Ed.) 3
NAT SCI Bio/Natural Sciences (Gen. Ed.) (G. Ed.) 4

(G. Ed.) General Education Program Requirement

Please note: This information is for planning purposes only. The list of courses may not be complete. Please contact an advisor to be sure that courses are applicable to your desired course of study.

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