Career Opportunities

Graduates of the PC Specialist diploma will be able to enter the job market as entry level help desk workers in the Information Technology field. PC Specialists will provide end users with basic hardware, operating system software and networking support, as well as application program use and troubleshooting.

** ALL TECHNICAL COURSES REQUIRE A GRADE OF C OR BETTER **

NumberTitleCredits

Suggested Technical Studies Semester I

NumberTitleCredits
MSNA1205Introduction to Help Desk3 Credits
MSNA1214Windows Desktop Operating System3 Credits
MSNA1230Introduction to Networks I2 Credits
MSNA1235Introduction to Virtualization2 Credits
MSNA1246Software Support3 Credits
MSNA1265Introduction to Computer Security2 Credits

Suggested Technical Studies Semester II

NumberTitleCredits
BUSM1290Job Seeking/Keeping Skills1 Credits
MSNA1213Microsoft Server I3 Credits
MSNA1241Hardware Support2 Credits
MSNA1255Introduction to Networks II2 Credits

Technical Electives *Choose 3 credits*

NumberTitleCredits
CMSC1203Structured Programming Logic3 Credits
CMSC1212Web Markup Language3 Credits
CMSC1216Database Modeling I3 Credits

General Education

NumberTitleCredits
CRTK1300Introduction to Critical Thinking3 Credits
DVRS1310Human Relations for a Diverse Workplace3 Credits