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Computer Support C.A.S.

Victor Valgenti, Program Director

Computer Support is a 31-credit certificate program that prepares students for entry-level positions in the computing field. Required coursework includes programming, operating systems, networking, PC hardware, data modeling, and web technologies. Graduates pursue careers as help desk technicians, computer repair professionals, and computer support specialists. All students have the opportunity to complete the CompTIA A+ Computer Support Specialist industry certification. Coursework for the certificate program also leads to the A.A.S. degree in Information Technology.

Certificate of Applied Science - Computer Support

Missoula College

Degree Specific Credits: 31-32

Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0

Catalog Year: 2020-21


Summary

Computer Support Core Courses

28

Mathematics

3-4

Total Hours

31-32


Computer Support Core Courses

Code

Title

Hours

Complete all of the following courses:

BGEN 105S

Introduction to Business

3

CSCI 105

Computer Fluency

3

CSCI 135

Fund of Computer Science I

3

CSCI 172

Intro to Computer Modeling

3

ITS 150

CCNA 1: Exploration

3

ITS 165

Introduction to Operating Systems and the Command Line

3

ITS 210

Network OS - Desktop

3

ITS 280

Computer Repair & Maint.

3

ITS 289

Professional Certification

1

WRIT 101

College Writing I

3

Total Hours

28

Minimum Required Grade: C-


Mathematics

Code

Title

Hours

Complete one of the following courses or any Mathematics course having one of these as a prerequisite:

3-4

M 115

Probability and Linear Mathematics

M 121

College Algebra

M 151

Precalculus

Total Hours

3-4

Minimum Required Grade: C-