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Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Computer Support Specialist (full-time)

This map provides a guide to completing a certificate program or an associate degree. Completion is subject to pre-requisite requirements and availability of the program/courses by location.

SGE = Statewide General Education code

Additional information about this area of interest along with course descriptions and syllabi can be found here

Semester 1: Total Credits = 12

Course ID Number Course Title Credit Total SGE

CST 107

Intro to Computers and Applications

3

 

CST 115

PC Troubleshooting Lab

1

 

CST 124

PC Troubleshooting Essentials

2

 

CST 106

Networking Fundamentals: CCNA 1

3

 

Gen Ed Course Composition I or
Technical Composition

3

010

Semester 2: Total Credits = 18

Course ID Number Course Title Credit Total SGE

CST 159

Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials: CCNA 2

4

 

CST 118 or
CST 125

Linux Essentials or
Web Design

2

 

CST 154

CompTIA A+ Essentials

3

 

CST 158

CompTIA A+ Practical Applications

3

 

NET 125

Intro to Net+

3

 

Gen Ed Course

Social & Behavioral Science

3

050

Semester 3: Total Credits 16

Course ID Number Course Title Credit Total SGE

CST 212 or
CST 201

Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation: CCNA3 or
Advanced Operating Systems

3

 

CST 218

Linux

2

 

CST 219

Server Operating Systems and Virtualization

3

 

CST 206

Programming

2

 

Gen Ed Course

Composition I or Technical Composition

3

010

Gen Ed Course 

Math or Science

3

030

Semester 4: Total Credits = 15

Course ID Number Course Title Credit Total SGE

CST 207 or 
CST 225

Tech Support I or
Web Development

2-3

 

CST 215

Essentials to Cloud Computing

3

 

CST 223

Server Administration

3

 

CST 224

Computer and Network Security

3

 

NET 196

Certification Training Lab: NET+

1

 

Gen Ed Course

Humanities & Fine Arts

3

060

Effective Date 08/15/2025