2020-2021 College Catalog_Amended 
    
    Nov 21, 2024  
2020-2021 College Catalog_Amended [***ATTENTION: THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG***]

Desktop Support Two-Year Plan


Degree Information  

Three-Year Plan  

Pathways Information

Students pursuing the Desktop Suport Pathway program should plan their courses with the assistance of a college advisor.  Any electives, pathway options, or General Education courses should be chosen carefully according to the desired career and based on frequent consultation with a college advisor and faculty advisor.  The courses listed reflect the minimum requirements for the Applied Associate of Science degree.  Additional courses or courses with higher education value may be taken in order to meet the requirements of desired career.  

Semester 1 | 16 credits
Course Number & Description Credits Semester
CIS 120   3 Fall, Spring
CIS 130  * 4 Fall, Spring
CIS 215   3 Fall, Spring
ENG 101   3 Fall, Spring, Summer
MAT 142   3 Fall, Spring, Summer

*Prepare for CompTIA A+ 220-1001

Semester 2 | 16 Credits
Course Number & Description Credits Semester
CIS 135  * 4 Fall, Spring
CIS 122  OR CIS 123  OR CIS 125   3 Select the course offered for semester
ENG 102   3 Fall, Spring, Summer
Arts & Humanities Course ​ OR Social & Behavioral Sciences Course    3  
Arts & Humanities Course ​ OR Social & Behavioral Sciences Course    3  

*Prepare for CompTIA A+ 220-1002

Semester 3 | 17 Credits
Course Number & Description Credits Semester
BUS 204   4 Fall, Spring
CIS 122  OR CIS 123  OR CIS 125   3 Select the course offered for semester
CIS 220   4 Fall, Spring
Arts & Humanities Course  OR Social & Behavioral Sciences Course    3  
Physical & Biological Sciences     4  

 

Semester 4 | 13 Credits
Course Number & Description Credits Semester
CIS 117   3 Spring
CIS 122  OR CIS 123  OR CIS 125   3 Select the course offered for semester
CIS 228  * 4 Spring
Arts & Humanities Course  OR Social & Behavioral Sciences Course    3  

*Prepare for CompTIA Network+ N10-007 exam

 

Milestones
Less than 15 Credits
  • Explore track options
  • Advising Milestone - Know degree or certificate requirements
During 15-30 Credits
  • Select a track from the options (Computer Technician, Desktop Support, Graphics & Web Design, or Network Administration)
  • Create resume
  • Advising Milestone - Explore careers related to degree 
During 30-45 Credits
  • Explore internship options
  • Revise resume
  • Explore Graduation requirements
  • Advising Milestone - Know the requirements for degree completion
  • Apply for Basic Certificate
Last Semester
  • Apply for Graduation