Certificate in Computer Specialist (CMSP)
39 Semester Hours
The Computer Specialist Certificate is designed to provide entry-level skills necessary for careers in the field of microcomputer operations and support services. The program is offered for people seeking to develop or broaden their knowledge of microcomputer software applications, operating systems, programming, data and Internet communications. Students may apply courses in the Computer Specialist Certificate toward the Associate Degree in Computer Technology Degree.
To complete this program, courses should be taken in the following sequence.
| Class | Lab | Credit | |
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| CPT 101 Introduction to Computers | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CPT 168 Program Logic and Design | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CPT 176 Microcomputer Operating Systems | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 101 English Composition | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT 101 Beginning Algebra | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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| Total Semester Credits | 15 | 0 | 15 |
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Spring Semester |
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| ACC 101 Accounting Principles I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 130 Business Communications | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CPT 115 COBOL Programming I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CPT 209 Computer Systems Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CPT 242 Database | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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| Total Semester Credits | 15 | 0 | 15 |
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Summer Semester |
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| CPT 105 Visual BASIC Essentials | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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IST 220 Data Communications or IST 272 Relational Database |
3 | 0 | 3 |
| IST 225 Internet Communications | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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| Total Semester Credits | 9 | 0 | 9 |