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Computer Specialist - Networking Desktop Specialist Certificate
Computer Specialist - Networking Desktop Specialist Certificate
This program prepares students who are new to the industry or upgradingan existing skill set for jobs in the networking field. Graduates areeligible to take appropriate certification exams and can expect to workas entry-level desktop support technicians, helpdesk technicians,network support technician. The program has a problem based learningapproach that focuses on the needed skills of successfully supportingend users and troubleshooting desktop environments running on a WindowsXP operating system. Our hands-on philosophy starts with insuring basicunderstanding starting from the hardware level up. Students wishing toobtain certifications will gain a solid foundation in the materialcovered on the following exams:
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- Apply critical thinking, team building, and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrate effective oral and written communication.
- Troubleshoot personal computer hardware and software problems.
- Be prepared with appropriate study, to take the A+, Network+, and MCDST certifications exams.
A full-time student may complete this program in 12 months.
| Summer |
| Credits |
BUS 120
| Intro to Business Organization
| 3.00 |
| CIS 105 | Intro to Comp & Applications | 3.50 |
IDS 105
| Think, Prob Solv, Team Buildin | 3.00
|
First Semester
|
| Credits |
ENG 105
| College English I
| 3.00 |
NET 110
| Network Essentials | 3.00 |
NET 111
| A+ Essentials | 3.00 |
NET 121
| A+ IT Technician
| 3.00 |
Second Semester
|
| Credits |
ENG 107
| Technical Writing | 3.00 |
MAT 110
| Business Mathematics | 3.00 |
Elective
| NET/CIS Elective, CFS 155, or approved topic | 3.50
|
