Computer Support Specialist (AAS) Degree Map

In This Section

contact

Advising (Enrollment Questions):
(785) 442-6159
advising@highlandcc.edu

Academic Affairs
(785) 442-6144
academicaffairs@highlandcc.edu

Computer Support Specialist

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