Information Technology, Computer User Support Specialist, Certificate Level I

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Gainful Employment Information for Information Technology, Computer User Support Specialist, Certificate Level I

First Semester

CPMT 1311 - Introduction to Computer Maintenance 3 semester hours
ITSC 1305 - Introduction to PC Operating Systems 3 semester hours
CPMT 1345 - Computer Systems Maintenance 3 semester hours
ITSC 1321 - Intermediate PC Operating Systems 3 semester hours

Total: 12 Hours

Second Semester

ITSY 1300 - Fundamentals of Information Security 3 semester hours
ITNW 1325 - Fundamentals of Networking Technologies 3 semester hours
ITSC 2339 - Personal Computer Help Desk Support 3 semester hours ¹
CPMT 2345 - Computer System Troubleshooting 3 semester hours

Total: 12 Hours

Total: 24 Hours

¹ Capstone course