Computer Systems Support
This degree serves students who seek a career in computer systems support, but are not interested in programming or transferring to a baccalaureate program. Strong emphasis is given to supporting computer hardware, software, security, and networks. Upon successful completion of the program, employment opportunities may include computer server administrator, help desk technician, and computer support professional.
The A.A.S. in Computer Systems Support is designed to provide students with an opportunity to prepare for industry certifications while earning an associate's degree. During successful completion of this program, students have the potential to earn five industry certifications.
Students who have already earned any of the certifications listed below or have successfully passed certification examinations, may initiate the college's Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) process and translate their certifications or examination results into equivalent course credits.
The following chart is an analysis of how the program courses align with industry certifications:
| Certifications/Examination | Program Course |
|---|---|
| CompTIA A+ Certification | CISM 130 & CISM 149 |
| CompTIA Security+ | CISM 176 |
| PMI CAMP Certified Assoc. in Project Management | CISM 143 |
| CompTIA Network+ | CISM 146 |
| CompTIA Linux+ | CISM 182 |
For additional program information, please contact faculty advisor, Bill Dougherty at (609) 343-4979 or doughert@atlantic.edu or contact area coordinator, Svetlana Marzelli, at (609) 343-5017 or smarzell@atlantic.edu.
Upon completion of this program students will be able to:
- Identify hardware and software problems and recommend solutions;
- Prepare for multiple CompTIA certification examinations;
- Configure and administer computer networks;
- Prepare for a certification examination in Project Management.
(CPSS-Fall 2021)
General Education Courses
When a course is not specified, refer to the list of approved General Education courses.
Communication
Mathematics-Science-Technology
Choose: MATH121 or MATH220
Humanities
Choose: ARTS108, PHIL102, PHIL105, PHIL110 or PHIL111
Program Courses
Choose: CISM295-Information Technology Cooperative Education or CISM162-Microsoft Excel
Choose two:
CISM135-Computer Programming C++, CISM154-Computer Programming-Java, CISM167-Programming in Oracle SQL or CISM174-Computer Programming-Visual Basic
Recommended sequence of courses:
First Semester
Second Semester
Choose: CISM135, CISM154, CISM167 or CISM174
Choose: MATH121 or MATH220
Third Semester
Choose: ARTS108, PHIL102, PHIL105, PHIL110 or PHIL111
Fourth Semester
Choose: CISM135, CISM154, CISM167, or CISM174
Choose: CISM162 or CISM295