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University of Montana Catalog 2024-2025

Computer Support C.A.S.

Computer Support is a 30-credit certificate program that prepares students for entry-level positions in the computing field. Required coursework includes programming, operating systems, networking, PC hardware, data modeling, and web technologies. Graduates pursue careers as help desk technicians, computer repair professionals, and computer support specialists. Coursework for the certificate program also leads to the A.A.S. degree in Information Technology.

General Certificate Requirements

Additional requirements for graduation can be found on the Degree/Certificate Requirements for Graduation page

Unless otherwise noted in individual program requirements, a minimum grade point average of 2.00 in all work attempted at the University of Montana-Missoula is required for graduation. Please see the Academic Policies and Procedures page for information on how your GPA is calculated.

Courses taken to satisfy the requirements of a major, minor, or certificate program must be completed with a grade of C- or better unless a higher grade is noted in the program requirements.

CERTIFICATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - COMPUTER SUPPORT

Course Requirements

Complete all of the following courses:
BGEN 105SIntroduction to Business3
CSCI 150Introduction to Computer Science3
CSCI 172Intro to Computer Modeling3
ITS 150CCNA 1: Exploration3
ITS 165Introduction to Operating Systems and the Command Line3
ITS 212Network OS - Server Administration3
ITS 279Cloud Systems3
ITS 280Computer Repair & Maintenance3
M 115Probability and Linear Mathematics3-4
or M 121 College Algebra
or M 151 Precalculus
WRIT 101College Writing I3
Total Hours30-31

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