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Computer Support Specialist Option

Associate in Science Professional Studies - Computer Information Technology

This curriculum map contains the new General Education Requirements. Current students should log in to BHCC Self-Service to review their specific program requirements or contact Advising & LifeMap for more information. Prospective students should go to bhcc.edu/admissions and contact an admissions counselor.
Semester 1 Credits Milestone GenEd Note Pre-req Expand
CIT-110 Applications/Concepts
CIT-113 Information Technology Problem Solving
 3

Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.

CIT-113 satisfies the Learning Community Requirement

Prerequisites for CIT-110 and CIT-113: ESL-098 or RDG-095 or ELL-103 or placement
CIT-133 Introduction to Microsoft Office
3

Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.
CIT-162 Cisco Networking I
3

Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.

Prerequisites: RDG-095 or ELL-103 or ESL-098 or placement
GenEd-CW Creative Work
3

This course meets the General Education requirement for Creative Work.

(Formerly Area 6)

Choose one course from Creative Work Menu
GenEd-CCC Community & Cultural Contexts
3

This course meets the General Education requirement for Community & Cultural Contexts.

(Formerly Areas 2 and 3)

Choose one course from Community and Cultural Contexts Menu
OIM-100 PC Keyboarding Techniques
1

Students can also complete the Challenge Exam for OIM 100. For more information contact the Prior Learning Assessment coordinator, pla@bhcc.mass.edu.
Total Credits:
Semester 1 Advising Note:
  • New degree-seeking students enrolled in 9 credits or more must take a Learning Community Seminar or a Learning Community cluster within their first year
Semester 2 Credits Milestone GenEd Note Pre-req Expand
CIT-118 Principles of Internet & Information Security
3

Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.

Prerequisites: CIT-110 or CIT-113 or CSC-120 or Chair approval
ENG-111 College Writing I
3

This course meets the General Education requirement for Academic Discourse.

(Formerly Area 1)

Prerequisite: ENG-095 and RDG-095, ELL-103 or placement
CIT-233 Advanced MS Office
3

Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.

Prerequisites: CIT-110 or CIT-113 or CSC-120 or Chair approval
GenEd-QPS Quantitative Problem Solving
3

This course meets the General Education requirement for Quantitative Problem Solving.

(Formerly Area 4)

Choose one MAT course from Quantitative Problem Solving Menu

Prerequisites: MAT-097 or MAT-098 or placement
CSC-216 Visual Basic
3

Prerequisites: CIT-110 or CIT-113 or CSC-120 or Chair approval
Total Credits:
Semester 2 Advising Note:
  • Meet with an advisor to begin career planning activities.
Semester 3 Credits Milestone GenEd Note Pre-req Expand
CIT-182 PC Hardware and Software
3

Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.

Prerequisites: ESL-098 or RDG-095 or ELL-103 or placement
ENG-112 College Writing II
3

This course meets the General Education requirement for Research Writing.

(Formerly Area 1)

Prerequisite: ENG-111
CIT-299C Computer Technology Internship
3

Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.

Prerequisite: Chair approval
GenEd-SR Scientific Reasoning
4

This course meets the General Education requirement for Scientific Reasoning.

(Formerly Area 5)

Choose one course from Scientific Reasoning Menu
ACC-101 Principles of Accounting I
3

Prerequisites: ESL-098 or RDG-095 or ELL-103 and ENG-095 or placement
Total Credits:
Semester 3 Advising Note:
  • Complete a pre-graduation check with an advisor in LifeMap
Semester 4 Credits Milestone GenEd Note Pre-req Expand
CIT-250 Collaboration, Communication and Integration in MS Office Applications
3

Prerequisites: CIT-110 or CIT-113 or Chair approval
GenEd-E General Education Elective
3

This course meets the General Education requirement for General Education Elective.

Choose a course from the General Education Scientific Reasoning, Community/Cultural Contexts, Creative Work or Elective Menus.
CIT-230 Help Desk Techniques
3

Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.

Prerequisite: CIT-110 or Chair approval
COM-171 Public Speaking and Professional Communication
3
CIT-268 Operating Systems
3

Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.

Prerequisites: CIT-110 or CIT-113 or CSC-120 or Chair approval
Total Credits:
Semester 4 Advising Note:
  • Apply for graduation
Last Modified Date: May 17, 2021
Approved for the 2021-2023 College Catalog

Upon Completion of this Concentration Graduates will be able to:

  • Take the Comp TIA A+ Certification Examination.
  • Understand help desk, Internet support, hardware and other entry level IT support professions.

Career Outlook

Graduates of this option may qualify for entry-level support positions in hardware support, trouble-shooting, help desk, Microsoft applications and other Internet support positions.