AY24 Academic Catalog/Handbook

Computer Support Specialist Associate of Applied Science Degree

The Computer Information Systems - Computer Support Specialist associate degree program is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing.

Graduates are to be competent in the general areas of humanities or fine arts, social or behavioral sciences, and natural sciences or mathematics, as well as in the technical areas of computer terminology and concepts, program design and development, and computer networking.

Students may enter the Computer Support Specialist degree program any semester. A full-time student can complete this program in 5 semesters. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 62 semester credit hours.

Offered at the Following Campuses/Delivery Mode:

  • North Campus (Sandersville)
  • South Campus (Dublin)
  • Online (Distance Education)

Employment Outlook

Career Traits/Requirements

Individuals wanting to enroll in the Computer Support Specialist degree program must show initiative; be willing to continue education as technology advances; be interested in computer application software, hardware design, and computer development and programming; be organized; have the ability to multi-task; and possess a strong work ethic.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of the Computer Support Specialist degree program are prepared to perform many different types of jobs. Graduates can find employment in the areas of computer hardware and software sales, installation and repair, computer hardware design, computer development and programming, and software and technical support. Instruction and practical application of learned skills provide a broad occupational background which appeals to prospective employers.

 

Program Costs

Tuition & Fees: $7,855.00

Books & Supplies: $1,780.00

(Costs are estimated and are subject to change.)

Admission Requirements

OFTC may accept a student’s official entrance score on the following validated assessment instruments if the scores meet the required minimums:

  • COMPASS/ASSET,
  • SAT,
  • ACT,
  • PSAT,
  • PACT,
  • Accuplacer/Accuplacer Next Generation/Companion,
  • HOPE GPA after completion of 10th grade of 2.6 or higher, or High School GPA of 2.6 (for occupational programs), or 2.0 for Workforce Entry Level programs, or GED.

The College may accept transfer credit for other courses according to the College’s transfer policy.

Curriculum

Area I - Language Arts/Communications

Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
ENGL 1101Composition and Rhetoric

3

45

Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences

Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
PSYC 1101Introductory Psychology

3

45

Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics

Choose one of the following:
Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
MATH 1103Quantitative Skills and Reasoning

3

45

MATH 1111College Algebra

3

45

Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts

Choose one of the following:
Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
ENGL 2110World Literature

3

45

ENGL 2130American Literature

3

45

Program-Specific General Education Core Requirements

To meet the minimum required 15 semester credit hours in General Core Courses, students must take an additional 3 semester credit hours.

Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
ENGL 1102Literature and Composition

3

45

HIST 2111U.S. History I

3

45

HIST 2112U.S. History II

3

45

POLS 1101American Government

3

45

SOCI 1101Introduction to Sociology

3

45

Occupational Courses

Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
COLL 1060Introduction to College and Computers

3

50

CIST 1001Computer Concepts

4

90

CIST 1122Hardware Installation and Maintenance

4

105

CIST 1601Information Security Fundamentals

3

60

CIST 2921IT Analysis, Design, and Project Management

4

105

CIST 1305Program Design and Development

3

60

CIST 1401Computer Networking Fundamentals

4

90

XXXX XXXXComputer Operating Systems Course

3

XXXX XXXXCIS Database Elective

4

XXXX XXXXCIS Guided Office Productivity Course

3

XXXX XXXXCIS Elective

12

Program Pathway

Semester 1

Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
COLL 1060Introduction to College and Computers

3

50

CIST 1601Information Security Fundamentals

3

60

CIST 1122Hardware Installation and Maintenance

4

105

ENGL 1101Composition and Rhetoric

3

45

Semester 2

Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
CIST 1001Computer Concepts

4

90

CIST 1401Computer Networking Fundamentals

4

90

Elective

Choose one of the following:
Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
ENGL 2110World Literature

3

45

ENGL 2130American Literature

3

45

Semester 3

Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
Database Elective

Guided Elective

CIS Elective

CIS Elective

Semester 4

Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
CIST 1305Program Design and Development

3

60

CIS Elective

Guided Elective

Choose one of the following:
Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
MATH 1103Quantitative Skills and Reasoning

3

45

MATH 1111College Algebra

3

45

Semester 5

Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
CIS Elective

CIST 2921IT Analysis, Design, and Project Management

4

105

PSYC 1101Introductory Psychology

3

45

Choose one of the following:
Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
ENGL 1102Literature and Composition

3

45

HIST 2111U.S. History I

3

45

HIST 2112U.S. History II

3

45

POLS 1101American Government

3

45

SOCI 1101Introduction to Sociology

3

45