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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.

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Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

CS111
Visual Basic Programming
3.00
Fall Spring
Fall Spring

IS100
Cybersecurity Application
3.00
Fall Spring
Fall Spring

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

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

IS148
CompTIA A+ Core 1
3.00
Fall Spring
Fall Spring

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

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

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

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

    • CS106
      Computer Engineering
      4.00
      Fall
      Fall

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

    • CS200
      Problem Solving and Programming
      4.00
      Fall Spring
      Prereq: MA106 College Algebra, or Departmental Consent, and CS111 Visual Basic Programming.
      Fall Spring
      Prereq: MA106 College Algebra, or Departmental Consent, and CS111 Visual Basic Programming.

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

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

    • IS113
      Desktop Publishing
      3.00
      Spring
      Spring

    • IS120
      Vector Graphics
      3.00
      Fall
      Fall

    • IS137
      Website Ethics and Security
      3.00
      Fall Spring
      Fall Spring

    • IS174
      Web Tools & Layout
      2.00

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

    • IS228
      Database Structures
      3.00
      Fall Spring
      Fall Spring

    • IS235
      Elements of Linux
      3.00
      Fall Spring
      Fall Spring

    • IS237
      Server Operating Systems and Virtualization
      3.00
      Fall Spring
      Prereq: IS148 CompTIA A+ Core 1 with grade of C or better, or Departmental Consent.
      Fall Spring
      Prereq: IS148 CompTIA A+ Core 1 with grade of C or better, or Departmental Consent.

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

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

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

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

    • PS101
      Human Relations
      3.00
      Fall Spring Summer
      Fall Spring Summer

    • TR120
      Work Ethics
      2.00
      Fall Spring
      Fall Spring

  • 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
      Fall Spring
      Fall Spring

    • IS212
      Networking I
      3.00


Total Credit Hours
29.00

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