Computer Specialist Certificate

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Technical Certificate

Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications
Computer Specialist Certificate

Course Descriptions

Interim Dean:  Dr. Charles Wilson

Program Coordinator:  Bill Wyatt

This program is designed for the student who wants to complete a certificate in Computer Support.  This program is designed for the computer professional upgrading job skills or the returning student wishing to start a computer career.  KCKCC is a Microsoft® Authorized Academic Training Center and a Cisco Certified Academy.  See our website for the most current information.


Since the transferability of courses will vary depending on the specific four-year institution, it is strongly recommended that if students are intending to transfer to four-year institutions, they must consult with the transfer institution and with their respective KCKCC advisors before enrolling in order to determine the transferability of their courses. It is the student’s responsibility to determine the transferability of his/her courses.


College Requirement - All first time degree-seeking students who score 75 or above on the ACCUPLACER reading exam are required to take HUDV0100, Freshman Orientation (1 credit hour). All degree-seeking students who score below 75 on the ACCUPLACER reading exam will take HUDV 101, Strategies for Academic Excellence/Lifelong Learning (2 credit hours). (See exemptions)

Course Number
Course Title
Hours
Certificate Requirements
CIST 101 Computer Concepts and Applications
3
CIST 117 Local Area Networking
3
CIST 145 Computer Operating System (Vista)*
4
CIST 214 Home Computer Repair/Maintenance
4
  Computer Elective (select course from CIST, ENGR)
3-4
Total hours required for a Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Computer Specialist Certificate
17-18

* See course description for prerequisite.