2013-2014 Certificate of Proficiency Worksheet
Computer Support
Name _______________________________ SID ______________ Date _________ Advisor ______________________
This program is designed for students desiring careers as computer support technicians and specialists who offer services and
support for a company or organization. Support specialists install, configure and maintain hardware and software as well as diagnose,
troubleshoot, and resolve computer-related problems. The Computer Support Specialist Certificate of Proficiency at Clark College
features training in foundational skills, based on computer industry certifications; an emphasis on customer service; and work
experience in a computer help desk setting.
Program Distribution
General Education Requirements: 9-15 credits
Courses listed below must be completed with a “C” or better.
• Communication Skills — 3 credits minimum
ENGL& 101 or ENGL 135
• Computational Skills — 3 credits minimum
MATH 030
• Human Relations — 3 credits minimum
Major Area Requirements: 39-42 credits Courses
listed below must 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 120 Beginning Programming
2
CTEC 150 Intro to Local Area Networks
3
CTEC 200 PC Help Desk Work Experience
CMST& 230 or CMST& 210
TOTAL
2-5
NTEC 221 CISCO CCNA 1: Network Fundamentals
6
NTEC 232 COMPTIA A+ Computer Support Tech.
6
NEEDED
0
TOTAL
NEEDED
0
Advising Notes & Degree Requirements
• This worksheet is only for advising purposes. Official approval
of credits for degree completion is subject to approval from
the Credential Evaluations Office: credeval@clark.edu
• Consult with an academic advisor on a regular basis for degree
completion planning. Contact the Advising Center to locate an
academic advisor. Call (360) 992-2345 or visit us online at:
www.clark.edu/advising
• Must earn a cumulative GPA of 2.00 in all coursework taken
at Clark College, and in all courses applied to the certificate.
Fifteen (15) credits minimum must be completed at Clark
College to meet Academic Residency.
•
Courses do not always follow numbering sequence, please
refer to the College Catalog for prerequisites and for info on
quarterly class offerings refer to the Annual Class Planner.
= course that is currently in-progress
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 48-57
NEEDS:
0
Student Signature:
Advisor Signature:
Revised 07/15/13
Unofficial Evaluation Given to Student
EPC: 518A
Certificate of Proficiency (CP)
NOTES:
The Certificate of Proficiency is designed for students who wish to receive specialized occupational training for a specific
career objective. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.00 and take a minimum of forty-five (45) credits to receive
this certificate. Students are required to complete a minimum of fifteen (15) credits at Clark College to meet the Academic
Residency requirement.
General Education Requirements
Note: Some specific requirements of a program may also meet the General Education requirements.
Communication Skills [C] – Complete a minimum of three (3) credits from the following course choices:
• BTEC 087 or 107
• BUS 211
• ENGL 097, 098, 099, 103, 135, 212
• ENGL& 101, 102, 235
• Any PTWR course
(Note) Pharmacy Technician students may meet the Communication Skills requirement by achieving one of the following:
1.. Completion of ENGL 098 and a score of 74 on Reading Skills
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 [CP] – Complete a minimum of three (3) credits from the following course choices:
• Any Mathematics (MATH) course, except MATH 096
• Computer Science & Engineering 121, 222, 223, 224, CS& 131, CS& 141
• Any CTEC course except CTEC 102, 103, 104, 105, 115, 180, 181, 200, or 281
• CHEM 095 (formerly 050)
• PHAR 110
• HEOC 011 – Only meets the computational skills requirement for Medical Assistant
• BMED 040 – Only meets the computational skills requirement for Health Information Assistant,
Medical Billing/Coding Specialist, and Medical Transcriptionist
• Environmental Science 135
Human Relations [HR] – Complete a minimum of three (3) credits from the following course choices:
• Communication Studies – CMST& 210, 230
• Any Human Development (HDEV), Psychology (PSYC), or Sociology (SOC) course
• Addiction Counselor Education 201
• Business Technology – BTEC141, 143, 145, 147
• Business Medical Office – BMED 166, 225, 226
• Education – EDUC& 150 –(Only meets the human relations requirement for Early Childhood
Education – State Certificate)
Specific Requirements in an Occupational Field
Refer to the prescribed curriculum in the catalog for specific coursework.
Short-Term Plan:
Summer
Summer