Associate of Applied Science

About the Program

The Computer Support Technician program is designed to prepare students for employment in computer support positions within an organization. It will also provide skills in computer hardware and software to meet the needs of an increasingly technical society.

Program Learning Outcomes

The curriculum in RCC courses is derived from a set of identified learning outcomes that are relevant to the discipline. Program learning outcomes for the Computer Support Technician Associate of Applied Science are:

Recommends appropriate equipment acquisitions, maintenance, upgrade and life-cycling in the workplace.

Applies operating system and hardware concepts and principles to problem solving in the context of computer systems.

Applies standard business productivity software to support electronic projects.

Outlines basic troubleshooting processes and procedures from initial diagnosis to final documentation and reporting.

Develops technical documentation to support organizational needs to interact and communicate effectively.

Entry Requirements

Students are required to complete the Placement Process to determine skill level and readiness in math and writing. As part of their training program, students must begin with the courses within their skill level as determined through the Placement Process.

Advanced Standing

Coursework from accredited universities will be accepted in accordance with college policies and the Computer Science Department Chair’s approval. In order to ensure that coursework is current, program courses over five years old must be reviewed and approved by the appropriate department chair before being accepted toward core requirements. Credits earned in the successful completion of this program can be applied to other certificates and degrees in the Career Pathway. For more information, speak to a program advisor.

Graduation Requirements

Students must complete courses with at least a “C-” or better grade and they must have at least a 2.0 program GPA. Certain courses are graded on a pass/no pass basis. A grade of “P” for these courses indicates a student earned the equivalent of a “C-” or better grade. This guide lays out an optimal path to graduate. Where zero credits are listed in the prerequisites, students may place into a higher level(s) based on designated placement. Note: some prerequisites may be required for graduation. Please consult an advisor with any program completion questions.