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Program Title:

Information Technology/Computer Careers 
Award Type: Diploma 
Award Name, Number and Location: Desktop Support (BP) 
Award Description: This diploma offers the necessary microcomputer skills to support the functional areas of a business. Students will learn hardware and software selection, implementation and operation. Software includes operating systems, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, business presentations and networking. 
Career Opportunities: Positions are available as PC Support Specialists, PC Trainers, PC Coordinators and Computer Lab Assistants. 

Technical Studies Required:

40 Credits

ACCT1125 Excel 2007 3
BUSN1150 Introduction to Service and Work Team Strategies 3
CCIS1000 Information Systems 3
CCIS1031 Access 2007 4
CCIS1035 Word 2007 3
CCIS1042 PowerPoint 2007 3
CCIS1101 Windows Vista 3
CCIS1105 Network Essentials 4
CCIS1110 Windows Admin 1 3
or
CCIS1121 Linux Admin 1 3
CCIS2051 MS Office Integration/Outlook 4
CCIS2055 Project Management 3
CCIS2601 A+ Hardware/Software Support 4

General Education Required:

8 Credits

COMM1050 Communication in the Workplace 2
or
COMM1131 Customer Service in the Workplace 2
ENGL1021 Essay Fundamentals 3
or
ENGL1026 Essentials of Technical Writing 3
MATH1011 Beginning Algebra 3

General Education Electives:

0 Credits

Technical Studies Electives:

4 Credits

Any CCIS course that is not required for this award may be used as an elective.
Recommended:
CCIS1301 XHTML 3
CCIS1310 Publisher 2007 3
CCIS1330 Expression Web 3
CCIS1351 Advanced XHTML 4
CCIS2360 PC Support Internship I 2-8
CCIS2900 IT Systems Management 3
 

Total DiplomaCredits 52


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