Associate of Applied Science · Program Code: 238 · Credit Hours: 60-61 · Contact Hours: 61-62
Associate Dean: Pam Miller · Faculty Contact: Fred Harrington
North Central’s Computer Support Specialist Associate of Applied Science degree provides students with both the academic study and hands-on experience necessary to succeed in the information computing technology support field. The course content provides the student with the foundation knowledge and skills needed to pass the Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC-3 ®), CompTIA A+ certification exams as well as the Core level Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Fundamental examinations and some of the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification exams. Students completing the Computer Support Specialist Associate of Applied Science Degree program are qualified for employment as help desk technicians, computer support technicians, and computer applications specialists. To earn this North Central Degree the student must pass the IC-3, and the MTA Fundamental Networking and Security examinations and the CompTIA A+ certification examination.