Certificate Checklist
To earn a certificate in the Microcomputer Support Specialist Program, you need to earn 32-33 credits in the areas listed below. Credit for prior learning may be granted and students with competency in a specific area may "test out" of that course. The core required courses must be taken.
General university requirements are different for students seeking a certificate and students seeking an associates degree. Students who may later wish to complete an associates degree should review the Associate of Applied Science Degree Checklist.
Courses can be taken from UAF, UAS, UAA, campus centers or by distance delivery, registration is through your local campus. Students will design a program of study with a mentor developing an Individual Education Plan, soon to be online.
Modified fall 1999
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Minimum computer knowledge is required for admission. UAA and UAS courses may be substituted according to the Table of Equivalencies
| Certificate Checklist | Student: __________________________________ |
| Microcomputer Support Specialist (32 - 33 Credits) |
Advisor: __________________________________ |
| Technical Prerequisite | ||
| Minimum computer knowledge is required for admission to the Microcomputer Support Specialist Program | ||
| General University Requirements for Certificate (9 Credits) | ||
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| English 111X |
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| Math at the 100 level or above |
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| Human Relations (ABUS 154 Recommended) |
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| MSSP Competencies (Select 9 Credits from the following choices) | ||
| MSSP competencies must include selections from Technical, Design, and Application courses. | ||
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| Microcomputer Word Processing |
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| Microcomputer Spreadsheets |
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| Using the Internet |
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| Integrated Software |
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| Desktop Publishing |
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| Microcomputer Databases |
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| Advanced Internet |
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| Microcomputer Graphics |
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| Microcomputer Programming |
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| Microcomputer Applications: Special Topics* |
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| *CIOS 275 May be repeated for different topics | ||
| MSSP Core Requirements (15 Credits) | ||
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| Microcomputer Operating Systems |
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| Hardware and Software Configuration and Troubleshooting |
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| Computer Technical Support* |
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| Networking and Communication |
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| Independent Project* |
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| *Should be taken during the certification review semester | ||
| Certification Review Committee (Must Be Passed for Certificate or Degree) | ||
| Skill Areas | Passed | |
| Application Skills | ||
| Networking Skills | ||
| Hardware and Software Configuration and Troubleshooting Skills | ||
| Independent Thinking Skills | ||
| Human Relations and Support Skills | ||
