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Dec 26, 2024
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2017-2018 Catalog [PAST CATALOG]
Computer Information Systems - Personal Computer Specialist, Help Desk Specialist Option (certificate)
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Title of Certificate: Computer Information Systems - Personal Computer Specialist - Help Desk Specialist Option, Certificate
Award: Certificate
Code: CRT.CIS.HELP-DESK
Total Credit Hours: A minimum of 30
About the Computer Information Systems Department
Purpose: To prepare students for employment in businesses that have a demand for personnel with personal computer skills. Students receive a general background in computer operations and applications using software to support the electronic office and business.
Options
- The Help Desk Specialist Option (code CRT.CIS.HELP-DESK) emphasizes microcomputer support services and Help Desk analysis for end users. Note: Students can earn the Microsoft Office Certifications Certificate and the Office Applications Specialist Letter of Recognition along with this certificate.
- The Microsoft Office Certifications Option (code CRT.CIS.MCAS) emphasizes the development and expertise in Microsoft Office applications. This option incorporates the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) industry certification testing in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook. Note: Students can earn the Office Applications Specialist Letter of Recognition along with this certificate.
Range of Occupations
- Applications software designer
- Help desk specialist/analyst
- Help desk technologist
- Microsoft Office Certified Application Specialist trainer
- Personal computer specialist
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Special Conditions
Financial Aid: This program has not been approved by the U.S. Department of Education for eligibility for federal student aid. Students enrolled in this program may not be eligible to receive financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education (Pell Grants, SEOG, Federal Work-Study, Direct Loans or PLUS loans) or the Maryland Higher Educations Commission (Educational Assistance Grants, Senatorial Scholarships or Delegate Scholarships). For current information on eligible programs, contact Financial Aid by calling 410-777-2203, emailing finaid@aacc.edu or stopping by a Financial Aid office.
Certificate Graduation Requirements
To graduate with a certificate, students must have demonstrated eligibility for ENG 111 or ENG 115 . See Academic Regulations for all Graduation Requirements.
Certificate Requirements: 30 credits
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