AAS: Computers in Business - Computer Desktop Support
The 60-61 credit-hour technical curriculum prepares students for various positions in the field of computers. The student will take courses in business, computer information systems, and general education. The student may choose from five specialized study areas: Applications, Computer Desktop Support, Database Management, Management Information Systems, and Network Administration. Graduates of the program may find employment as desktop support technicians, database administrators, information technology supervisors, network administrators, and consultants.
The following course sequence is recommended for the Computer Desktop Support specialization.
First Semester| Course | Description | Hours |
| CAS 160 | Introduction to Business Software Packages | 3 |
| CIS 101 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Composition | 3 |
| Humanities, Natural Science, or Social Science Elective1 | 3 | |
| NET 106 | Introduction to Linux | 3 |
Second Semester
| Course | Description | Hours |
| ENG 102 | Composition or | |
| ENG 103 | Technical and Report Writing or | |
| SPE 101 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 3 |
| Humanities, Natural Science, or Social Science Elective1 | 3 | |
| NET 111 | A+ Hardware | 3 |
| NET 112 | A+ Operating Systems Technologies | 3 |
| NET 121 | Introduction to Networking | 3 |
Third Semester
| Course | Description | Hours |
| CAS 135 | Presentation Software | 1 |
| CAS 215 | Advanced Spreadsheet Software | 1 |
| CAS 225 | Advanced Database Software | 1 |
| Humanities, Natural Science, or Social Science Elective1 | 3 | |
| NET 122 | Internet Protocols | 3 |
| NET 201 | Help Desk / Soft Skills | 3 |
| Computer Desktop Support Elective2 | 3 |
Fourth Semester
| Course | Description | Hours |
| Mathematics Elective (MTH 101 or higher) | 3 | |
| NET 211 | Supporting Operating Systems | 3 |
| NET 212 | Supporting Applications | 3 |
| NET 231 | Windows Scripting | 3 |
| Computer Desktop Support Elective2 | 3 |
[1] Students must take nine credit hours in a minimum of two of these areas; three hours must be in a course that meets the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement.
[2] Students must take six credit hours selected from CIS 143, MGT 111, NET 141, NET 161, NET 241, NET 242, NET 261, NET 262, NET 263, WEB 150, WEB 170, or WEB 190.