2. Computer Support Specialists are in high demand.
There are approximately 565,700
Computer Support Specialists
in America. The average salary
for this work field is $47,000.
CCC offers programs for
a technical certificate or an
Associate of Applied Science degree.
Computer Specialist
3. Technical Certificate
Number Course Name Hr
AR125 Computer Graphics I 3
BT218 Advanced Word Processing 3
BU222 Customer Service 3
BU281 Effective Time Management 1
CO176 Computer Concepts & Applications 3
CO186 Introduction to Database 3
CO199 Introduction to Operating Systems & Network Concepts 3
CO223 Advanced Electronic Spreadsheets 3
CO276 Web Page Design 3
Elective Hours (select two courses, 6 hrs)
AC219 QuickBooks 3
AR225 Computer Graphics II 3
BU225 Marketing 3
CS125 Visual Basic Programming 3
CS135 C Language Programming 3
Total Credit Hours 31
Computer Support Specialist
This program is designed to provide you with the necessary skills to be successfully employed.
4. Number Course Name Hr
AR125 Computer Graphics I 3
BT218 Advanced Word Processing 3
BU222 Customer Service 3
BU281 Effective Time Management 1
CO176 Computer Concepts & Applications 3
CO186 Introduction to Database 3
CO199 Introduction to Operating Systems & Network Concepts 3
CO223 Advanced Electronic Spreadsheets 3
CO276 Web Page Design 3
Elective Hours (select two courses, 6 hrs)
AC219 QuickBooks 3
AR225 Computer Graphics II 3
BU225 Marketing 3
CS125 Visual Basic Programming 3
CS135 C Language Programming 3
Total Credit Hours 31
Number Course Name Hr
General Education Component (13 hrs)
SO100 Student Success Seminar 1
BU212 Business Communications 3
EC276 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
PI276 Introduction to Ethics 3
MA177
MA178
Intermediate Algebra
OR
College Algebra
3
3
SP101
SP176
Fundamentals of Oral Communications
OR
Public Speaking
3
3
Business Component (18 hrs)
AC101
AC177
Accounting Fundamentals
OR
Accounting I
3
3
BU178 Introduction to Business 3
BU212 Business Communications 3
BU217 The Legal Environment of Business 3
EC277 Principles of Microeconomics 3
BU298 Seminar in Business 3
Total Credit Hours 62
Associate of Applied Science
Computer Specialist
This degree is designed to get you into the workforce in two years.
5. To contact the
Computer Specialist
department:
Crystal Pounds
Instructor
785.460.5524
crystal.pounds@colbycc.edu
6. Colby Community College offers an Associate of Science
degree in Computer Science.
This is a two-year degree that is designed
to transfer to a four-year institution.
Students should plan to use the elective hours
to fulfill additional requirements
of the four-year institution.
Computer Science
7. Associate of Science
Computer Science
Number Course Name Hr
SO100 Student Success Seminar 1
General Education Component
Written/Oral Communication, 9 hrs
EN176 English Composition 3
EN177 English Composition II 3
Oral Communication - Gen. Ed. 3
Natural Science and Math, 8 hrs
Mathematics - Gen. Ed. 3
Natural Science - Gen. Ed. 5
Social/Behavioral Science 6 hours
Social/Behavioral Science-Gen. Ed. 3
Social/Behavioral Science-Gen. Ed. 3
Arts/Humanities 6 hours
Arts/Humanities - Gen. Ed. 3
Arts/Humanities - Gen. Ed. 3
Health/Physical Education 2 hours
Physical Education – Lifestyle OR Skill 1
Additional Ag/Math/Science/Computer Component 22 hours
See advisor & suggested elective blocks for specific course work selection
Number Course Name Hr
CS115 HTML Language Programming 3
CS125 Visual Basic Language Programming 3
CS135 C Language Programming 3
Math/Science/Computer Courses 13
Minimum credit hours to graduate 62
8. To contact the
Computer Science
department:
Brent Wilson
Instructor
785.460.5420
brent.wilson@colbycc.edu
9. Why Colby Community College?
Ranked #10 in US community colleges
3rd lowest out-of-state tuition of all surrounding states*
Hands on learning and experience
Low 15:1 students to teacher ratio
92% of all students receive financial aid
22 Academic All-Americans since 2005
40 years of full accreditation
25 clubs and organizations
10 co-curricular activities
9 varsity sports *per credit hour
11. Come for a visit!
Campus tours Monday – Friday
Available morning and afternoon
See learning facilities
Meet instructors, advisors, and coaches
Check out living centers
Call: 785.460.4690
Email: admissions@colbycc.edu
Visit: www.colbycc.edu
