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Desktop Support SpecialistCert (CEDS)

In today's fast-paced and fiercely competitive business environment, companies and individuals increasingly depend on complex computing technology to do their work. This dependence and complexity result in an enormous challenge to support the growing number of technology users.

This program will prepare students to enter the job market with a set of skills that will allow them to manage the technology found in today's office environment. Students will gain knowledge and experience in dealing with customers and how businesses function. They will be prepared to do problem tracking, statistical analysis on problems, and to create meaningful technical reports.

Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared to take the CompTIA A+ industry certification in both PC hardware and software.

Cr. Course TitleCourse Code
1-4 Freshman ExperienceHrd 100, Hrd 100A or Hrd 110
3 Introduction to College WritingEng 101
4 Introductory Statistics with ProbabilityMat 127
3 Introduction to BusinessBus 101
3 Computers and ApplicationsCis 111
3 PC Hardware FundamentalsCis 120
3 PC Software FundamentalsCis 123
3 Office Productivity SoftwareCis 125
3 HelpDesk ProfessionalCis 129
3 Introduction to NetworkingCis 131
3 Choose one of the following: 
  Advanced PC ApplicationsCis 126
  Intro to Internet DevelopmentCis 122

32 minimum credits required for graduation
Recommended First Year
First Semester
1-4 Hrd 100, Hrd 100A or Hrd 110
3 Eng 101
3 Cis 125
3 Bus 101
3 Cis 111
3 Cis 120
Second Semester
3 Cis 123
3 Cis 129
4 Mat 127
3 Cis 131
3  Elective