COMPUTER SYSTEMS SPECIALIST
(OPTION: Systems Technician)

Associate in Applied Science

The systems technician option provides students with the ability to upgrade and repair personal computers, provide computer service, supply technical support, and work in network administration positions. Students will take courses towards Certified Cisco Networking Associate (CCNA), A+, Network+, Certified Novell Administrator (CNA), and Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP).

Degree Requirements:

16 credits completed in residence

2.00 (C) grade point average

62 total credits

General Education Requirements:

15 General Education Credits including:

1. 1 class from each of the following 2 areas:

a. Communications

b. Math or Science

2. 1 class from 3 of the following 4 areas:

a. Humanities

b. Social Science

c. Computer Technology

d. Wellness

Program Course Requirements: Credits

CIS 161 Operating Systems – DOS .............................................................2

CIS 162 Operating Systems – Windows .......................................................1

CIS 219 Microcomputer Hardware ...............................................................3

CIS 220 Operating Systems UNIX ...............................................................3

CIS 222 Netware Administration .................................................................3

CIS 265 Cisco Networking .........................................................................4

CIS 266 Cisco Routing, Configuration, & Troubleshooting .............................4

CIS 267 Cisco Switching & LAN Topologies ................................................4

CIS 268 Cisco Switching & Project Management .........................................4

CIS 2152 Implementation of Microsoft Products ...........................................3

COOP 197 Cooperative Education/Internship ..............................................2-3

CSCI 122 Beginning BASIC/Visual BASIC ..................................................3

CSCI 289 Social Implications of Computer Technology ................................2

ENGL 110 College Composition I ..............................................................3

ENGL 125 Introduction to Professional Writing ...........................................3

Suggested Electives: Credits

CIS 180 Creating Web Pages ..................................................................2

CIS 2272 Managing Microsoft Windows ....................................................3

COMM 110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking ..........................................3

ENGL 105 Technical Communications .....................................................3

MATH 102 Intermediate Algebra ..............................................................3

MATH 103 College Algebra .....................................................................3

POLS 115 American Government ............................................................3

PSYC 100 Human Relations in Organizations ..........................................2

or

PSYC 111 Introduction to Psychology ....................................................3