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Computer Support Specialist - AAS

An Associates of Applied Science Degree emphasizes preparation in the applied arts and sciences for careers, typically at the technical or semi-professional level. This degree totals 64 credits. Consult with an advisor for more information. Not all courses are offered each semester.

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Suggested Semester By Semester Degree Pathway


Semester 1 - Fall

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

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

ED105
Success Seminar/College Orientation
1.00
Fall Spring Summer
Fall Spring Summer

IS100
Cybersecurity Application
3.00
Fall Spring
Fall Spring

IS148
CompTIA A+ Core 1
3.00
Fall Spring
Fall Spring

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

Electives


Total Credit Hours
16.00
Semester 2 - Spring

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

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

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


Total Credit Hours
17.00
Semester 3 - Fall

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

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.

IS235
Elements of Linux
3.00
Fall Spring
Fall Spring

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.

Electives


Total Credit Hours
15.00
Semester 4 - Spring

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

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

IS210
Computer Internship I
3.00
Fall Spring Summer
Prereq: Departmental Consent, and a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and IS149 CompTIA A+ Core 2.
Fall Spring Summer
Prereq: Departmental Consent, and a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and IS149 CompTIA A+ Core 2.

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

Electives


Total Credit Hours
16.00

Year 1 total:
33.00
Year 2 total:
31.00
Program Total Credit Hours:
64.00

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