INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
SPECIALIST - Career Studies Certificate
PROGRAM INFO
M in im u m cr edit s: 18
Len gt h : 2 semesters
Car eer oppor t u n it ies:
Computer Support
Specialist: $28,990-81,260
Job growth: 12% from
2014 to 2024
Network Systems Admin:
$47,460-124,090
Job growth: 8%
Data Communications
Specialist: $31,700-81,430
Job growth: 8%
Network Administrator:
$46,280-62,450
Job growth: 8%
* Median salaries & job growth
nationwide as of 2015. BLS.gov
In du st r y Cer t if icat ion s:
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Server+
- CompTIA Cloud+
- CompTIA Security+
Division : BEIT
Con t act : 434.797.8440
or 434.797.8474
For cou r se descr ipt ion s,
visit danville.edu/catalog
150 - Catalog 2017-18
Program is designed for existing information system
employees who wish to upgrade their skills to include
CompTIA industry certifications, or for individuals with
previous computing systems-related experience
contemplating a career change. Due to the level of
knowledge required for the courses in this CSC,
candidates must have previous knowledge, either
through workforce experience or college courses, to be
determined by the instructor.
Pr ogr am Ou t com es
Graduates will demonstrate competency in:
1. Fundamentals of PC hardware & peripherals,
mobile device hardware, networking & trouble-
shooting hardware & network connectivity issues.
2. How to install & configure operating systems
including Windows, iOS, Android, Apple OS X &
Linux; security; the fundamentals of cloud
computing; & operational procedures.
Cou r se Sequ en ce
ITN 106 Microcomputer Operating Sys. 3 0 3 3
ITN 107 Personal Computer Hardware
& Troubleshooting 3 0 3 3
ITN 201 Administration & Mgmt of
Network Infrastructures 3 0 3 3
ITN 245 Network Troubleshooting 3 0 3 3
ITN 257 Cloud Computing, Infrastructure
Services 3 0 3 3
ITN 260 Network Security Basics 3 0 3 3
Tot al 18 0 18 18