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Computer Support Specialist, A.A.A.S.


Academic Program Code:  165

The Computer Support Specialist program trains technicians for employment in business, industry, research, and education. The purpose of the program is to prepare individuals to provide technical assistance, support, and advice to computer users to help troubleshoot software and hardware problems in person, on the phone, and via electronic support. The program includes instruction in computer concepts, information systems, networking, operating systems, computer hardware, the Internet, software applications, problem solving, and principles of customer service.

This degree provides students with the courses needed to seek employment in the areas of computer repair, help desk technician, and application specialist.

General Education Courses


Select a minimum of 15 credit hours of course work from the General Education Course list.  Course work must be selected as directed from the areas below.

English Composition and Communications


All students must select EN 101.  

Humanities


Select one (1) Humanities General Education Elective.

Social Sciences


Select one (1) Social Sciences General Education Elective.

Natural Sciences and Mathematics


Select one (1) Natural Sciences Lab/Non Lab General Education Elective  or one (1) Mathematics General Education Elective.

General Education Total Credit Hours


15 (minimum)

Total Credit Hours


60