This course is approved by the Kansas Board of Regents for guaranteed transfer among all Kansas Regents public postsecondary institutions. Additional courses may also be eligible for transfer. Please visit a JCCC counselor or the JCCC Registrar's office, and the Transfer Kansas portal to learn more.
The Computer Support Specialist Network+/Security+ 35 credit-hour certificate provides additional technical skills and industry-recognized credentials for students to qualify for a wider range of high-demand positions across the broad field of information systems. Upon completion of the certificate, students are prepared to take both the CompTIA Network+ and Security+ exams. Individuals may choose to enter the workforce with strong computer, network and security support skills, or continue another year of studies to complete their Computer Support Specialist Associate of Applied Science degree.
(Major Code 6620; CIP Code 11.1006)
Computer Support Program web page
Certificate Requirements
First Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CSS 105 | Introduction to Personal Computers: Windows | 1 |
| CSS 120 | Computer User Support Skills* | 3 |
| CSS 128 | PC Applications: MS Office | 3 |
| or CSS 108 & CSS 110 & CSS 123 | Word Processing I: MS Word* and Spreadsheets I: MS Excel and E-Presentation: MS PowerPoint | |
| ELEC 186 | CompTIA A+ Core 1 | 3 |
| IT 120 | CompTIA A+ Core 2 | 3 |
| IT 141 | Introduction to Networks | 3 |
| Total Hours | 16 | |
Note: Students eligible for the Computer Support Specialist A+ Certificate are qualified to take the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) A+ Certification Credential Exam.
Second Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CSS 106 | Introduction to Personal Computers: Macintosh | 1 |
| CSS 109 | Google Apps* | 1 |
| CSS 118 | Groupware: Outlook* | 1 |
| CSS 138 | Operating Systems: Windows* | 1 |
| CSS 140 | Digital Devices and Online Technologies* | 3 |
| IT 150 | Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials* | 3 |
| IT 151 | VMware vSphere Essentials* | 3 |
| or IT 152 | Google Cloud Fundamentals* | |
| or IT 153 | AWS Cloud Foundations* | |
| or IT 155 | Microsoft Administration Fundamentals* | |
| or WEB 110 | HTML and CSS | |
| WEB 112 | Professional Skills for the Digital Developer | 3 |
| Total Hours | 16 | |
Third Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| IT 175 | Cybersecurity Fundamentals* | 3 |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Total Program Hours: 35
Note: Students eligible for this certificate are qualified to take the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Network+ and Security+ Credential Exams.
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