2011-2012 Certificate of Proficiency Worksheet
&omputer Support Specialist
Name _____________________________ SID _______________ Date __________ Advisor _______________________
The Certificate of Proficiency is designed for students who wish to receive specialized occupational training for a specific career objective. See
college catalog for academic residency requirements. Students are required to maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 to receive this
certificate. Any course specified below must be completed with a grade of a “C” or better to satisfy requirement. Plan ahead as some courses are
not taught every quarter.
Program Distribution
General Education Requirements
Note: Some General Education Requirements may be met by the specific
major area requirements of the program. Check individual course
descriptions in the catalog for more detailed information.
• Communication Skills — 3-5 credits
ENGL&101 or 135 (required).........................
Prerequisite: DVED 094 or recommending placement score for
ENGL 097
• Computational Skills — 3-5 credits
MATH 090 (required) ......................................
Prerequisite: Grade of “C ”or better in MATH 030 (Pre-Algebra) or
recommending placement score
• Human Relations — 3-5 credits
CMST&230 or 210 (required) ..........................
Major Area Requirements
Courses listed below are to be completed with a “C” or better.
BTEC 149
Computer Application Essentials
3
CTEC 100
Introduction to Computing
3
CTEC 101
Computing Essentials
2
CTEC 102
Introduction to Windows
3
CTEC 103
Introduction to MAC/OS
3
CTEC 104
PC Support Customer Service Skills
3
CTEC 110
Command Line Essentials
3
CTEC 150
Intro to Local Area Networks
3
CTEC 200
PC Help Desk Work Experience
DNET 221
CISCO CCNA 1: Network Fundamentals
6
DNET 232
CompTIA A+ Computer Support Tech
6
DNET 252
PC Technician A+ Exam Prep
2
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MARs Needed
0
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 57
0
NEEDS: _______
STUDENT SIGNATURE: __________________________________
ADVISOR SIGNATURE: __________________________________
Revised: 09/08/2011
Unofficial Evaluation Given to Student
Degree & Certificate Intent
The career and technical education degrees and
certificates are designed for students interested in
gaining specific technical career skills. Students focus
on completing program specific coursework, balanced
by minimal general education courses. Although the
Associate in Applied Science and the Associate in
Applied Technology degree programs are not designed
to guarantee transfer to a senior institution, some
institutions may accept technical coursework for
students in certain areas of study. Students should
contact an advisor and/or the senior institution for
additional information.
General Education Requirements
Note: Some specific requirements of the program may
be met by general education requirements.
Communication Skills – 3 credits
Complete a minimum of three (3) credits from the
following courses:
BTEC 087
BTEC 107
ENGL 097
ENGL 098
ENGL 099
ENGL& 101 or 135
ENGL& 102
ENGL 103
ENGL& 235
ENGL 212 or BUS 211
PTWR 094
PTWR 095
PTWR 096
PTWR 097
PTWR 098
PTWR 099
Note: Pharmacy Technician students may meet the
Communication Skills requirement by achieving one of
the following:
1. Completion of ENGL 098 and placement
in college level reading.
2. COMPASS test score of 78 on Writing
skills AND completion of READ 087.
3. COMPASS test score of 78 on Writing
skills AND a score of 74 on Reading skills.
Computational Skills-3 credits
Complete a minimum of three (3) credits from:
• Any Mathematics
MATH 096
(MATH) course, except
• Computer
Science & Engineering (CSE)
121, 222, 223, 224, CS& 131, CS& 141; or
any CTEC course except CTEC 102, 103,
104, 105, 180, 181, 200, or 281
• Chemistry (CHEM) 050
• Business Technology (BTEC) 136
• Pharmacy (PHAR) 110
• Health Occupation (HEOC) 011
Only meets the computational skills
requirement for Medical Assistant
• Business Technology (BTEC) 040
Only meets the computational skills
requirement for Health Information
Assistant, Medical Billing/Coding
Specialist, and Medical
Transcriptionist
• Environmental Science (ENVS) 135
Human Relations – 3 credits
Complete a minimum of three (3) credits from:
• Communication
Studies (CMST/CMST&)
210, 212, or 230
• Any Human Development (HDEV),
Psychology (PSYC), or Sociology (SOC)
course
• Addiction Counselor Education (ACED)
201
• Business Technology (BTEC) 141, 143,
145, 147, 166, 225, or 226
Note: Specific Requirements in an Occupational Field
Refer to the prescribed curriculum in the catalog for
specific coursework.
Note: Appropriate course substitutions may be made
at the recommendation of the signature program
advisor, division chair or unit dean.
Notes: