Computer Support Technician - AAS Degree (2014-2015)
Hutchinson and Willmar (60 Credits) - Education Plan

All areas of the private and public sectors are in need of computer support technicians. This two-year degree prepares the student to enter the workforce as a computer support technician or continue on to a four-year degree. Graduates will learn how to maintain computer hardware and software, assist network managers, and provide customer service for a variety of users and environments. Graduates will also learn many modern Internet, operating systems, and server technologies.
 
Course Outline
 
Required Courses
(16 Courses)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
CST 1025 Network Basics 2 
CST 1026 TCP/IP Routing 1 
CST 1072 Windows Workstation Support 3 
CST 1261 Applications Support 2 
CST 1510 System Diagnostics 3 
CST 1511 Storage Media Diagnostics 3 
CST 1600 Relational Database Design 3 
CST 1794 Introduction to Programming 3 
CST 1802 Helpdesk Diagnostics 1 
CST 1861 Command Line and Registry 3 
CST 2284 Network Security 3 
CST 2504 A+ Certification Preparation 2 
CST 2505 Introduction to Linux 3 
CST 2514 Printer Diagnostics 2 
CST 2802 Helpdesk Management 1 
CST 2895 Customer Service 1 
Total Credits: 36  
 
Required Courses
(2 Courses)
These two courses are repeated for an additional 2 credits.
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
CST 1802 Helpdesk Diagnostics 1 
CST 2802 Helpdesk Management 1 
Total Credits: 2  
 
Elective Courses
(select 8 credits from the courses below)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
CST 1001 Solving Computer Problems 2 
CST 1021 HTML and the Web 3 
CST 1022 HTML II and Javascript 3 
CST 1045 Data Driven Websites 3 
CST 1146 PHP Programming 3 
CST 1333 Computer Game Development 3 
CST 1602 Advanced Databases 3 
CST 1611 Web Server Administration 3 
CST 1615 Introduction to Perl 3 
CST 1620 C# Programming 4 
CST 1640 Introduction to Java 3 
CST 1700 CCNA R & S Introduction to Networks 3 
CST 1701 CCNA R & S Routing and Switching Essentials 3 
CST 1801 Visual Basic I 4 
CST 1802 Helpdesk Diagnostics 1 
CST 2274 Windows Server Install and Configure 3 
CST 2276 Windows Server Advanced Services 3 
CST 2333 Game Development 2 3 
CST 2602 Visual Basic II 3 
CST 2608 Linux Server Administration 3 
CST 2612 Advanced Perl 2 
CST 2622 NetWare Server Administration 3 
CST 2641 Introduction to Mobile Applications 3 
CST 2642 Java Servlets 3 
CST 2702 CCNA R & S Scaling Networks 2 
CST 2703 CCNA R & S Connecting Networks 2 
CST 2802 Helpdesk Management 1 
CST 2823 Network Intrusion 3 
CST 2840 Wireless LAN Networking 2 
CST 2845 VoIP Networking 2 
CST 2881 CST Internship 1-8*
CST 2950 Special Topics 1-4*
Total Credits: 8  
 
General Education Required Courses
(2 Courses)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
CMST 121 Introduction to Communication 3 
ENGL 121 College Composition I - Critical Reading & Writing 3 
Total Credits: 6  
 
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum
(select 9 credits from the courses below)
The AAS Degree requires Minnesota Transfer Curriculum from at least three different goal areas. See your adviser to select courses that fulfill this requirement.
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
ECON 190 Personal Finance 3 
PHIL 110 Logic and Critical Thinking 3 
Total Credits: 9  
 
Total AAS Degree Credits: 60  
Note there is a data error. The section credits total 61 while the credential is listed as having 60 credits.

*Credits for this course are variable. See your Advisor about this course.