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34 Semester Credit Hours; Curriculum: 0127

This certificate prepares the student to provide an entry-level support of a computer system software and hardware in a business environment or to be a liaison between the IT department and other departments in the organization.

Course List
Code Title Hours
Courses for a Certificate
CIS 101Introduction to Computer Information Systems3
CIS 103Computer Software and Concepts4
CIS 201Information Systems for Business3
CIS 203Managing Information Systems3
CIS 205Documentation and Technical Writing3
BUS 101Introduction to Business3
CAB 135Electronic Spreadsheeting Using Excel2
CAB 140Database Application Using Access3
ELT 130PC Hardware and Maintenance Concepts3
Operating System elective (e.g., CIS 116, CIS 118)2
CIS, CAB or CNS electives (except CAB 110)5
Total Hours34

PC Support Specialist Certificate Pathway

The following Pathway is recommended for students pursuing the PC Support Specialist Certificate.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Semester OneHours
CIS 101 Introduction to Computer Information Systems 3
CAB 135 Electronic Spreadsheeting Using Excel 2
CAB 140 Database Application Using Access 3
BUS 101 Introduction to Business 3
 Hours11
Semester Two
CIS 103 Computer Software and Concepts 4
CIS 201 Information Systems for Business 3
ELT 130 PC Hardware and Maintenance Concepts 3
Select one of the following: 2
CAB 125
Word Processing Using Word
CAB 130
Presentation Software Using PowerPoint
CAB 235
Advanced Spreadsheeting Using Excel
or other CAB, CIS or CNS course (except CAB 110)
 Hours12
Second Year
Semester One
CIS 116
or CIS 118
Introduction to the MS-Windows Operating System
or Linux Operating System
2
or other CAB, CIS or CNS course (except CAB 110)
CIS 203 Managing Information Systems 3
CIS 205 Documentation and Technical Writing 3
Select one of the following: 3
CAB 104
Skill Building and Document Formatting
CAB 184
Business Communication Strategies
CNS 105
Networking Essentials
 Hours11
 Total Hours34

Note: Pathway is a recommended sequence and selection of courses. Students should contact the department chair to discuss the pathway as well as course prerequisites and recommendations.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Understand the basic concepts and terminology related to computer technology.
  2. Identify which software program should be used to produce a document electronically.
  3. Apply the computer concepts and skills learned to solve business problems.
  4. Troubleshoot computer software and computer hardware and recommend possible solutions.
  5. Design and develop information systems.
  6. Demonstrate an ability to work effectively in teams and communicate orally and in writing.
  7. Understand the ethical and societal concerns regarding computer technology.
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