IST: Option in Computer Support Specialist

The Computer Support Specialist concentration provides students with the skills necessary for a career in the computer support field. Courses will concentrate on current packages for word processing, spreadsheets, database management, Internet access, presentation, and web publishing. Two different operating systems will also be covered. Classes are conducted in hands-on labs. Upon completion of the program, the student will be prepared for MCSA, A+, and Net+ certification exams. Students are required to keyboard 25 words a minute for two minutes with two errors or less before enrolling in IST courses beyond IST 102. A keyboarding proficiency examination is available for those who wish to test out of this requirement.