CIS: PC SUPPORT MANAGEMENT A.S. DEGREE

Computer Science &
Information Technology







American River College
4700 College Oak Drive
Sacramento, CA 95841
Curriculum Approved: Feb 8, 2006

The CIS: PC Support Management degree involves the use of a microcomputer's hardware, software and networking used in today's business environment. Course work includes learning basic computer skills in configuration, use, and troubleshooting major hardware components, different operating systems, and applications in a standalone and network environment. This program covers all the objectives of the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) A+ certification exam.

Requirements for Degree
Required Program Units
BUS 300 - Introduction to Business 3
BUS 310 - Business Communications 3
CISA 160 - Project Management Techniques and Software 3
CISC 310 - Introduction to Computer Information Science 3
CISC 320 - Operating Systems (Windows) 1
CISC 350 - Introduction to Data Communications 1
CISC 351 - Introduction to Local Area Networks 1
CISC 361 - Microcomputer Support and Repair 3
CISC 362 - Microcomputer and Applications Support 2
CISC 363 - Advanced Microcomputer Support and Repair 2
CISS 301 - Ethical Hacking 2

A minimum of 6 units from the following:

6
CISA 305 - Beginning Word Processing (2)
CISA 315 - Introduction to Electronic Spreadsheets (2)
CISA 320 - Introduction to Database Management (1)
CISA 340 - Presentation Graphics (2)
CISC 306 - Introduction to Web Page Creation (1)
CISC 323 - Linux Operating System (1)


Additional Requirements
The CIS: PC Support Management Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See ARC graduation requirements.

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