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IT Systems Support AAS
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Credits breakdown

Developmental courses — A student may be required to enroll in developmental courses in reading, writing and math. A student's scores on the Accuplacer assessment will determine enrollment in developmental courses. The purpose of developmental courses is to prepare students for the demands of a college-level curriculum. Credits may vary.

Course # Course Title Credits
Required
CPTR1104 Intro to Computer Tech 3
CPTR1106 Microcomputer Databases 3
CPTR1125 IT Essentials 3
CPTR1130 IT Essentials 2 3
CPTR1138 Information Systems 3
CPTR1142 Network Essentials 3
CPTR1148 Microcomputer Operating System 3
CPTR2236 Network Security 3
CPTR2272 Network Operating Systems 3
CTEC2204 Advanced Technical Support 3
CTEC2240 Technical Support Internship 3
INTD1111 Hands-On Programming 3
ITSS1100 Information Technology Help Desk 3
ITSS1120 Information Technology Research and Documentation 3
ITSS2100 Supporting End-User Applications 3
MNTC Courses
COMM1120 Introduction to Public Speaking
Goal: 1 *
3
COMM1130 Small Group Communication
Goal: 1, 2 *
3
COMM1140 Interpersonal Communication
Goal: 1 *
3
ENGL1101 College Writing
Goal: 1 *
3
ENGL1215 Professional and Technical Writing
Goal: 1 *
3
HUM2236 Technology in the Humanities
Goal: 2, 6, 8 *
3
PHIL1201 Ethics
Goal: 2, 6, 9 *
3

Total Credits: 66

* To complete an AAS degree, courses must be taken from at least 3 of the 10 MNTC Goal Areas.

 

Computer Information For IT Systems Support - AAS

Software

Operating System Windows 7 or higher
Office Suite Microsoft Office University 2013 [ * ] (See below for more details)
Virus Protection Symantec End-Point Protection is available to all MState students, free of charge. Download information is available within the student portal SpartanNet, or contact your campus Computer Help Desk for more information.

Hardware

Computer Type Laptop
Processor Intel Core i5 processor or higher
Hard Drive 160 GB hard drive or larger
RAM 4 GB required
CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive Required
Ethernet Network Required
Wireless Network Required
USB Flash Drive Strongly Recommended 1GB+ (Sold in Campus Bookstores)

If you have any questions please contact:

Detroit Lakes Chris Klein
Fergus Falls Darren Hage
Moorhead Jade Buermann
Wadena Tracy Brown

Please Note: Follow your laptop program for software requirements.

Students registering for Fall 2013 courses, will be required to use Microsoft® Office University 2013. Cost is $109.00 and will be available at each campus Bookstore beginning July 1, 2013. Included in this Office Suite are Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher One Note and Outlook applications. Microsoft Office University 2010 will continue to be used through the 2013 summer semester and is currently available at each campus Bookstore. Cost is $99.00.

Microsoft® Office University 2011 for the Mac is available in each campus Bookstore. Cost is $99.00. Included in this Office Suite are Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.