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BC3 Academic Catalog: 2020-2021 
    
BC3 Academic Catalog: 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computer Information Systems - Computer Support Specialist, A.A.S.


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Computer Information Systems - Computer Support Specialist (303A)
Associate in Applied Science Degree

The curriculum provides experience in working with microcomputer hardware, operating system software, application software and networking fundamentals. Graduates of this program may seek employment as Computer Technician, Support Specialist, Computer Support Specialist, Help Desk Analyst, Technical Support Specialist, or Computer Specialist. Employees in such positions would install, upgrade, and troubleshoot microcomputer software and hardware and assist users in  working with microcomputer hardware and software problems, network communications and printing issues. Successful completion of this program may potentially lead to professional licensure/certification. Licensure/certification may be global, national, or state-specific. This program meets requirements for the State of Pennsylvania. Requirements for other states may vary.

Program Competencies 

The student/graduate will be able to:

  • Illustrate essential computer skills by managing, maintaining, troubleshooting, installing, and configuring basic personal computer hardware components.
  • Demonstrate competency in system security, network infrastructure, access control, and organizational security.
  • Illustrate essential computer skills by managing, maintaining, troubleshooting, installing, and configuring a variety of personal computer client operating systems.
  • Illustrate essential computer skills by managing, maintaining, troubleshooting, installing, and configuring basic network infrastructure.

Minimum - 62 credits


 

Fourth Semester (16/17)


Note(s):


Prerequisite: Productivity Applications (COMP 210) or successful completion of exemption test.

Productivity Applications (COMP 210) or Microcomputing Applications (COMP 242) cannot be used as the computer elective.

 

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