The Computer Specialist Certificate program is designed to provide entry-level skills necessary for careers in the field of microcomputer operations and support services. The program is offered for individuals seeking to develop or broaden their knowledge of microcomputer software applications, operating systems, programming, data and Internet communications. Students may apply courses in the Computer Specialist Certificate toward the Associate Degree in Applied Science with a major in Computer Technology.

The Computer Specialist Certificate Program requires at least a grade of “C” in all of the courses offered within the CMSP curriculum for the grade to be counted toward graduation. Specifically, these include courses with the following prefixes: CPT and IST.

This program is aligned with the following career cluster: Information Technology.


Program Contact:

Kevan Croteau

Department Chair, Computer Science

(803) 778-7887, ext. 487

M410G


Following is a list of courses required to complete this program. Since some courses are offered once a year, courses should be taken in the following sequence in order to complete the program in a timely manner:

FALL SEMESTER - FIRST YEAR - FULL TIME

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SPRING SEMESTER - FIRST YEAR

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SUMMER SEMESTER - FIRST YEAR

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Note(s): Either take CPT 242 or IST 220, not both

FALL SEMESTER - FIRST YEAR - PART TIME

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SPRING SEMESTER - FIRST YEAR

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SUMMER SEMESTER - FIRST YEAR

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FALL SEMESTER - SECOND YEAR

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SPRING SEMESTER - SECOND YEAR

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SUMMER SEMESTER - SECOND YEAR

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