Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus, Mequon Campus, Oak Creek Campus, Online Campus, West Allis Campus
- Pathway: STEM
- Program Code: 31-154-6
- Offering: Online, In-class
- Degree Type: Technical Diploma
- Start Dates: August/January
About the IT Computer Support Technician Diploma
Description
Coursework in this program prepares you for industry-sought certifications including CompTIA’s A+, Network+, Security+, Microsoft Certified Professional in Windows Desktop, Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Support Technician (MCITP), HDI-SCA, HDI-DST, ITIL Foundation and more.
Computer support technicians are in demand locally and nationally.
You can earn the Level 2 - Service Center Technician, Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Support Specialist and Service Center Technician certificates on the way to completing this technical diploma. Your credits can be applied to completing the IT Computer Support Specialist associate degree.
Find more information about the program at matcitsupport.org.
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Detailed Program Information
2024-25 Curriculum
Course | Course Name | Credits |
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ENG-195 | Written Communication ‡ (or) ENG-201 English 1 ‡ |
3 |
ITSUP-101 | Computer Information Systems Fundamentals ^ * | 3 |
ITSUP-109 | Microsoft Office for IT Professionals * ↑ | 3 |
ITSUP-111 | CompTIA A+ Software Support ↑ | 3 |
ITSUP-140 | Support Center Analyst (HDI-SCA, HDI-DST, ITIL) ^ * ↑ | 3 |
ITNET-101 | Network Communications (Network+) | 3 |
ITSEC-124 | Network Security (Security+) | 3 |
ITSUP-102 | CompTIA A+ Essentials ^ | 3 |
ITSUP-155 | IT Career Skills | 3 |
TOTAL CREDITS | 27 |
‡ Prerequisite required.
* Counts toward earning the Level 2 - Service Center Technician certificate.
↑ Counts toward earning the Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Support Specialist certificate.
^ Counts toward earning the Service Center Technician certificate.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
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Program Outcomes
- Provide entry-level end-user support
- Manage operating systems and application software
- Support information technology hardware
- Provide basic network support for existing network installations
Career Outlook
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of IT computer support specialists is projected to grow 17% from 2012 to 2022.
Possible Careers
Junior Help Desk Technician
Junior Support Specialist
Apple Support Specialist
Mobile Device Support Specialist
Network Technician
Desktop Support Specialist
IT Field Technician
Admission Requirements
- One year of high school-level algebra
- Knowledge of computer fundamentals
Scholarships
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