Information Technology Support Specialist (AAS)
Associate of Applied Science
Purpose
Statement
This degree prepares students for entry-level positions, troubleshooting
and training to computer users. It includes both general knowledge of
computer hardware, software and networking operations and specific skills
in troubleshooting, problem solving and user assistance.
Director
Julie Jinks
Academic Center, Rm. 219A
(409) 882-3038
Julie.Jinks@lsco.edu
Faculty
Bassam Shanti
Academic Center, Rm. 226B
(409) 882-3377
Bassam.Shanti@lsco.edu
Cathie Phillips
Academic Center, Rm. 210
(409) 882-3991
Cathie.Phillips@lsco.edu
Ping Ping Chiou
Academic Center, Rm. 219C
(409) 882-3361
Ping/Ping.Chiou@lsco.edu
General Admission Requirements
To view LSC-O general admission requirements, click here. Please contact the Office of Admissions and Records at (409) 882-3364 or by e-mail if you have questions or need assistance.
Degree
Plan
| First
Semester |
Course |
Credit
Hours |
| BUSI
1301 COSC 1301 ITCC 1302 ITCC 1306 POFT 1301 POFT 1329 |
Business Principles Microcomputer Applications Networking Basics Cisco 1 Routers and Routing Basics Cisco 2 Business English Keyboarding and Document Formatting |
3 3 3 3 3 3 |
| Total
Hours: |
18 |
| Second
Semester |
Course |
Credit
Hours |
| BCIS
1310 ITCC 1342 ITCC 1346 ITSC 1321 POFT 2312 SPCH 1318 |
Programming
Methodology Switching Basics and Intermediate Routing Cisco 3 WAN Technologies Cisco 4 PC Operating Systems-Windows Business Communications and Correspondence Interpersonal Communication |
3 3 3 3 3 3 |
| Total
Hours: |
18 |
| Third
Semester |
Course |
Credit
Hours |
| ITSC
1325 ITSW 1304 ITSW 1307 MATH 1314 POFI 2301 |
Personal
Computer Hardware Spreadsheets Database College Algebra Word Processing |
3 3 3 3 3 |
| Total
Hours: |
15 |
| Fourth
Semester |
Course |
Credit
Hours |
| BCIS
2390 ITSC 2339 ITSC 2387 Elective* Elective ** |
Systems
Analysis and Design Personal Computer Help Desk Internship-ITSS Social Science/Behavioral Science Humanities/Fine Arts |
3 3 3 3 3 |
| Total
Hours: |
15 |
|
| Grand
Total: |
66 |
*Social Sciences/Behavioral Science Electives: ANTH2346, ANTH2351, ECON2301, ECON2302, GEOG1301, GEOG1302, GEOG1303, PSYC2301, SOCI1301.
**Humanities/Fine Arts Electives: ARTS1301, DRAM1310, ENGL2321, ENGL2326, ENGL2327, ENGL2328, ENGL2331, ENGL2341, HUMA1315, PHIL1301, SGNL1301, SPAN1311, SPAN1312, SPAN2311, SPAN2312
