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Microcomputer Specialist
Diploma
Contact Information
Maxine Newson
Freddie Welcher
706-771-4042
Augusta Campus - Building 800, Room 806
Don Foley
706-595-0166 ext. 31
Thomson Campus
Rebecca Byrd
706-437-6825
Waynesboro Campus
| Entrance Dates: |
Augusta: Fall and Spring
Thomson: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer
Waynesboro: Fall |
| Length of Program: |
Five Quarters |
| Credit Hours Required for Graduation: |
90 |
Program Description
The Microcomputer Specialist program is designed to prepare students for entry-level microcomputer jobs. Graduates are qualified to enter careers in which they function as end users, support personnel, or application developers for microcomputer systems. Microcomputer Specialists install and maintain PC hardware and software, design and maintain PC databases, install and maintain communications networks, support users of applications software, and create Visual Basic applications. High school graduation or GED is required for admission to this program.
Employment Opportunities
Today, the majority of service and industrial companies use microcomputers. Microcomputers are becoming more sophisticated and require someone with training to install, support, and maintain them. The demand for people with these skills is expected to grow in the foreseeable future.
| Curriculum Outline |
Credits |
| General Core Courses |
18 |
| ENG |
101 |
English (or) |
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| ENG |
111 |
Business English |
5 |
| ENG |
102 |
Technical Writing (or) |
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| ENG |
112 |
Business Communications |
5 |
| MAT |
103 |
Algebraic Concepts |
5 |
| EMP |
100 |
Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development |
3 |
| Occupational Courses |
19 |
| CIS |
xxx |
An Operating Systems Course |
6 |
| CIS |
105 |
Program Design and Development |
5 |
| CIS |
106 |
Computer Concepts |
5 |
| SCT |
100 |
Introduction to Microcomputers |
3 |
| Specific Occupational Courses |
31 |
| CIS |
122 |
Microcomputer Installation and Maintenance |
7 |
| CIS |
2229 |
Advanced Database Techniques |
6 |
| CIS |
2228 |
Advanced Spreadsheet Techniques |
6 |
| CIS |
127 |
Word Processing and Desktop Publishing Technology |
6 |
| CIS |
1140 |
Networking Fundamentals (or) |
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| CIS |
2321 |
Introduction to LAN and WAN |
6 |
| Occupational Elective Courses |
7 |
| CIS |
157 |
Visual Basic |
7 |
| CIS |
250 |
RPM Programming |
7 |
| CIS |
252 |
Introduction to Java Programming |
7 |
| CIS |
2511 |
Beginning Python Programming |
7 |
| CIS |
2161 |
Structured Query Language (SQL) |
7 |
| CIS |
2451 |
Introduction to PHP Programming |
7 |
| Specific Occupational Elective Courses |
15 |
| ACC |
101 |
Principles of Accounting I |
6 |
| CIS |
155 |
Working with Microsoft Windows Software |
3 |
| CIS |
157 |
Visual Basic |
7 |
| CIS |
160 |
Introduction to Multimedia Development |
5 |
| CIS |
282 |
Introduction to C++ Programming |
7 |
| CIS |
1115 |
Information Security Fundamentals |
5 |
| CIS |
1131 |
Help Desk Concepts |
4 |
| CIS |
2201 |
HTML Fundamentals |
3 |
| CIS |
2441 |
Advanced Programming Topics |
7 |
| CIS |
2149 |
Implementing Microsoft Windows Professional |
6 |
| CIS |
2150 |
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server |
6 |
| CIS |
2161 |
Structured Query Language (SQL) |
7 |
Notes:
- A grade of “C” or higher is required for SCT 100, MAT 103, and all courses with the prefixes CIS and ENG.
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