CIS / Computer Support Specialist, Certificate
- Academic Year: 2022-2023
- Division / Department: Business Programs / Computer Information Systems & Multimedia
- Degree Code: CIS.COMPSUPSPEC.CERT
"This program is pending approval by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board."
Prepares Students with a foundation in computer skills.
Marketable Skills
1. Understand and apply computing terminology and concepts used in the workplace- Critical Thinking/Communication.
2. Apply fundamentals of computer programming in structured design concepts- Critical Thinking/Communication.
3. Configure, use, and troubleshoot computer operating systems and/or application software Critical Thinking.
4. Use the Internet to locate, transfer, research and publish information at a level appropriate for the academic and work environment. Critical Thinking/Communication.
5. Install and evaluate desktop and network security protocols and principles- Critical Thinking.
Semester I
POFT 1393 Special Topics: Introduction to Keyboarding
Course Description× POFT 1393 Special Topics: Introduction to Keyboarding Lab Fee: $15.00 Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
ITSC 1325 Personal Computer Hardware
Course Description× ITSC 1325 Personal Computer Hardware Lab Fee: $15.00 Studies current personal computer hardware including assembly, upgrading, setup, configuration, and troubleshooting. Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/2 lab) |
3 hours |
6 hours |
Semester II
ITSW 1301 Introduction to Word Processing
Course Description× ITSW 1301 Introduction to Word Processing Lab Fee: $15.00 Presents an overview of the production of documents, tables, and graphics. Identifies word processing terminology and concepts; creates technical documents; formats and edits documents; uses simple tools and utilities, and prints documents. Presents pagination, merge and storage of documents. Prerequisite: POFT 1393 with a grade of C or better or a keyboarding skill of 30 words a minute using touch method. Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/2 lab) |
3 hours |
ITNW 1337 Introduction to the Internet
Course Description× ITNW 1337 Introduction to the Internet Lab Fee: $15.00 Introduces the Internet with emphasis on using the World Wide Web to locate, transfer, and publish information. Surveys emerging technologies on the Internet. Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/2 lab) |
3 hours |
ITSW 1307 Introduction to Database
Course Description× ITSW 1307 Introduction to Database Lab Fee: $15.00 Introduces relational and non-relational database theory and the practical applications of a contemporary databases. Topics may adapt to changes in industry practices. Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/2 lab) |
3 hours |
ITSW 1304 Introduction to Spreadsheets
Course Description× ITSW 1304 Introduction to Spreadsheets Lab Fee: $15.00 Introduces the concepts, procedures and importance of electronic spreadsheets. Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/2 lab) |
3 hours |
12 hours |
Total hours: | 18 hours |