Computer Information Systems: PC Support Technician, A.A.S.

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Associate of Applied Science Degree

The associate of applied science degree with specialization as a PC support technician is designed to train students in PC hardware maintenance and various PC operating systems.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program will potentially be prepared for entry-level employment as:

Computer support specialists
Computer user support specialists
Hardware support specialists
Network support specialists
Software support specialists

Transfer Information

MCCC has transfer agreements with Western Governors University. For information regarding transfer opportunities for this or any program, please visit the Transfer section of the MCCC website.

Required General Education Courses

See the General Education Requirements for a list of courses that satisfy the General Education Learning Competencies.

C1 Natural Science Competency Credit Hours: 4
C2 Mathematics Competency Credit Hours: 3 or 4²
C3 ENGL 151 - English Composition I Credit Hours: 3
C4 CIS 130 - Intro to Computer Information Systems Credit Hours: 3
C5 Human Experience Competency Credit Hours: 3
C6 Social Systems Competency Credit Hours: 3

Required Courses and Sequence

Fall Semester (Year 1)

CIA 103 - Information Security Principles Credit Hours: 3
CIS 130 - Intro to Computer Information Systems Credit Hours: 3 (C4 GE Requirement)
CIS 135 - Scripting Language Programming Credit Hours: 3 ¹
or
CIS 150 - Computer Science I Credit Hours: 4 ¹
ENGL 151 - English Composition I Credit Hours: 3 (C3 GE Requirement)
General Elective Course Credit Hours: 3

Winter Semester (Year 1)

CIA 201 - Commercial Client Operating Systems Credit Hours: 3
ELEC 125 - Fundamentals of Electricity Credit Hours: 3
Natural Science Competency Credit Hours: 4 (C1 GE Requirement )
Mathematics Competency Credit Hours: 3-4 (C2 GE Requirement )²

Summer Semester (Year 1)

CIS 140 - Help Desk Concepts Credit Hours: 3

Fall Semester (Year 2)

CIA 105 - Everyday Computing & Soc Responsibility Credit Hours: 3
CIA 203 - Open-Source Client Operating Systems Credit Hours: 3
CIS 209 - Network Concepts Credit Hours: 3
Social Systems Competency Credit Hours: 3 (C6 GE Requirement )
General Elective Course Credit Hours: 2-4

Winter Semester (Year 2)

CIS 109 - Spreadsheet Software Credit Hours: 3
CIS 205 - System Analysis and Design Credit Hours: 3
CIS 220 - Hardware Maintenance Credit Hours: 4
Human Experience Competency Credit Hours: 3 (C5 GE Requirement )

¹ CIS 135 (Scripting Language Programming) is recommended for students whose goal is to complete the AAS degree and seek employment. CIS 150 (Computer Science I) or higher is recommended for students interested in transferring.

² MATH 126 (Mathematics for Business) is recommended for students whose goal is to complete the AAS degree and seek employment. MATH 154 (Mathematics Explorations) or higher is recommended for students interested in transferring.

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