Request Info
Welcome to Hutchinson Community College

Degree Pathway

Computer Support Specialist - CERT A

A Certificate is outlined coursework that is designed to prepare a student to head out into the workforce in a short timeframe or for career advancement. This certificate totals 29 credit hours. Consult with an advisor for more information. Click on hyperlink to reveal a full list of courses. If you are interested in honors course options, please visit the HutchCC Honors Program (www.hutchcc.edu/honors) for further information.

Symbol Key

(T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses ) are Systemwide Transfer Courses
(star icon indicates recommended for this degree pathway ) are recommended for this degree pathway.

Print:

MAIL    Apply to HutchCC Details Semester by Semester 1

Contact Details

Agriculture, Business, Computers and Technology
learncomputers@hutchcc.edu
620-728-8104
1-888-GO-HUTCH ext. 8104

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

CS111
Visual Basic Programming T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
3.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

IS100
Cybersecurity Application
3.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

IS104
Microcomputer Applications T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
3.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

IS135
Essentials of Web Interaction
2.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

IS148
CompTIA A+ Core 1
3.00
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Fall 2026

IS149
CompTIA A+ Core 2
3.00
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: IS148 CompTIA A+ Core 1 with grade of C or better.
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: IS148 CompTIA A+ Core 1 with grade of C or better.

IS224
Networking II
3.00
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: IS182 Cisco CCNA I/Networking I.
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: IS182 Cisco CCNA I/Networking I.

Electives


  • Computer Support Specialist Technical Electives
    Credit Hours : 6.00
    • Course ID
      Course Title
      Credits
      Notes

    • AR134
      Introduction to Digital Imagery--Photoshop
      3.00

    • AR135
      Advanced Digital Imagery--Photoshop
      3.00
      Prereq: AR134 Introduction to Digital Imagery, or JP118 Introduction to Digital Imagery.
      Prereq: AR134 Introduction to Digital Imagery, or JP118 Introduction to Digital Imagery.

    • BU120
      Job Search/Retention
      1.00
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

    • CS106
      Computer Engineering
      4.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026

    • CS121L
      Programming Language Lab
      1.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: CS111 Visual Basic Programming, or CS200 Problem Solving and Programming.
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: CS111 Visual Basic Programming, or CS200 Problem Solving and Programming.

    • CS200
      Problem Solving and Programming T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
      4.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: MA106 College Algebra, or Departmental Consent, and CS111 Visual Basic Programming.
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: MA106 College Algebra, or Departmental Consent, and CS111 Visual Basic Programming.

    • CS203
      Discrete Structures
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: MA106 College Algebra with a grade of C or higher.
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: MA106 College Algebra with a grade of C or higher.

    • IS105
      Advanced Microcomputer Applications
      3.00
      Fall 2026
      Prereq: IS104 Microcomputer Applications.
      Fall 2026
      Prereq: IS104 Microcomputer Applications.

    • IS113
      Desktop Publishing
      3.00
      Spring 2026
      Spring 2026

    • IS120
      Vector Graphics
      3.00
      Fall 2026
      Fall 2026

    • IS137
      Website Ethics and Security
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026

    • IS225
      Website Coding
      2.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: IS135 Essentials of Web Interaction, or Departmental Consent.
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: IS135 Essentials of Web Interaction, or Departmental Consent.

    • IS228
      Database Structures
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026

    • IS235
      Elements of Linux
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026

    • IS237
      Server Operating Systems and Virtualization
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: IS235 Elements of Linux, or Departmental Consent, and IS182 Cisco CCNA I/Networking I.
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: IS235 Elements of Linux, or Departmental Consent, and IS182 Cisco CCNA I/Networking I.

    • IS240
      Fundamentals of Network Security
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: IS182 Cisco CCNA I/Networking I & IS224 Networking II, or Departmental Consent, and IS184 Cisco CNA III, or IS183 Cisco CCNA II.
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: IS182 Cisco CCNA I/Networking I & IS224 Networking II, or Departmental Consent, and IS184 Cisco CNA III, or IS183 Cisco CCNA II.

    • IS250
      Project Management
      3.00
      Spring 2026
      Spring 2026

    • IS264
      JavaScript
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: IS225 Website Coding.
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: IS225 Website Coding.

    • JP118
      Introduction to Digital Imagery--Photoshop
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026

    • JP119
      Advanced Digital Imagery--Photoshop
      3.00
      Spring 2026
      Prereq: AR134 Introduction to Digital Imagery, or JP118 Introduction to Digital Imagery.
      Spring 2026
      Prereq: AR134 Introduction to Digital Imagery, or JP118 Introduction to Digital Imagery.

    • PS101
      Human Relations
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

    • TR120
      Work Ethics
      2.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026

  • IS182 Cisco CCNA I or IS212 Networking I
    Credit Hours : 3.00
    • Course ID
      Course Title
      Credits
      Notes

    • IS182
      Cisco CCNA I/Networking I
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026


Total Credit Hours
29.00

Getting Social

Here's where the HutchCC story unfolds every day. Find out about events, meet our students and faculty, and more.

Student Organizations & Activities

With more than 80 different organizations on campus, there is something you can be involved in and feel passionate about.

Campus Safety

Hutchinson Community College is committed to providing a safe and secure campus environment for students and staff.