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2007-2008
Program Sheet
About the Career
Computers—can you imagine life without them? So much of what we do, whether
at work, at home, or somewhere in between, depends on the use of computer information
systems. If you enjoy using various operating systems, learning all kinds of
software applications, doing some programming, troubleshooting hardware and software,
and helping others learn to use technology and information systems, a career
as a computer support specialist may be the perfect fit for your high-tech talents.
Career Outlook
Opportunities are expected to increase as organizations continue to adopt increasingly
sophisticated technology and integrate it into their systems. Job options should
be best for those with up to date skills and technologies, as well as good interpersonal
and communication skills.
Potential Starting Salary
$32,320
Salary Information Source: LTC Research Department
Schedule
Varies–Program courses (IT only) offered evenings, 2 nights per week. Depending
upon credits, the courses may be 2, 6, or 8 weeks in length. Some classes are
offered in the blended format so that one night per week is in class and a second
night is online.
Length of time to complete IT-Computer Support Specialist coursework
3 years.
General Studies
21 required credits are offered evenings and online in fall, spring and summer.
Work these courses into your schedule based upon your intended date of graduation. Plan
your general studies classes—check out the General
Studies 2007-08 Learning Options.
Starts
August 2007.
Approximate Costs
•$97.05 per credit (resident)
•$594.25 per credit (out-of-state resident)
•Online class fee is $10 per credit
•Other fees vary by program (books, supplies, materials, tools, uniforms,
health-related exams, etc)
Program Transfer Opportunities
Capella University
Cardinal Stritch University
Franklin University
Lakeland College
Marian College
MSOE Rader School of Business
Silver Lake College
UW-Stout
For more transfer options information, click
here.
IT- Computer Support Specialist Coursework—43
credits
Course Title |
Credits |
Delivery Method |
Offered |
Computer Concepts |
3 |
Blended |
Fall 2007 |
Computer Career Planning |
1 |
Blended |
Fall 2007 |
Operating Systems-Windows |
2 |
Blended |
Fall 2007 |
Operating Systems-Command
Line |
1 |
Blended |
Fall 2007 |
Software Installation & Troubleshooting |
3 |
Blended |
Spring 2008 |
Help Desk Fundamentals |
2 |
Blended |
Spring 2008 |
Information Security Principles |
2 |
Blended |
Spring 2008 |
Networking 1 |
3 |
Blended |
Fall 2008 |
Relational Database Concepts |
2 |
Blended |
Fall 2008 |
Data Assurance |
3 |
Blended |
Fall 2008 |
Financial Systems Support |
2 |
Blended |
Spring 2009 |
Windows Server 1 |
6 |
Blended |
Spring 2009 |
Team Building & Problem
Solving |
3 |
Blended |
Spring 2009 |
Visual Basic.NET |
3 |
Blended |
Fall 2009 |
Microcomputer Hardware |
2 |
Blended |
Fall 2009 |
Training & Documentation |
2 |
Blended |
Fall 2009 |
Systems Analysis & Design |
3 |
Blended |
Spring 2010 |
Web Development |
2 |
Blended |
Spring 2010 |
Microcomputer Projects |
2 |
Blended |
Spring 2010 |
General Studies Requirements (21 credits):
Written Communication—3 credits
Introduction to Sociology—3 credits
Math & Logic—3 credits
Oral/Interpersonal Communication—3 credits
Economics—3 credits
Introduction to Psychology—3 credits
Introduction to Ethics: Theory & Application or Race, Ethnic & Diversity—3
credits
Want more information?
•Submit your questions online.
•Email info@gotoltc.edu
•Call 1.888.GO TO LTC, Ext. 1109
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