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ACBSP’s student-centered teaching and learning approach, which is measured and analyzed for quality, ensures that students gain the right skills from their educational investment. Institutions with programs accredited by ACBSP are committed to continuous improvement that ensures their business program will give students the skills employers want. ACBSP - World Headquarters 11520 West 119th Street Overland Park, KS 66213 Phone: (913) 339-9356 www.acbsp.com With additional education students may obtain Computer Support Certi cations such as, A+, Security +, Project+, CI3, HDI Desktop Support Specialist, HDI Support Center Analyst, Microsoft Certi ed Professional. • Manage information technology hardware • Manage software • Support computer networks • Provide end user support • Solve information technology problems • Demonstrate customer service skill as an IT professional • Completed application. • High school transcript or equivalent. For a list of equivalents, go to www.nwtc.edu/gettingstarted. • One year of high school algebra completed. • Ability to use computer keyboard and mouse. • To be admitted to this program, learners must achieve a prior cumulative high school or college grade point average of 2.6 or higher OR a satisfactory academic skills assessment score. College grade point average must be based on 15 credits or more. To learn more about starting this program, please contact an academic advisor at (920) 498-5444 or (888) 385-6982. Curriculum Students following the study plan below will complete the Computer Support Specialist Associate Degree in the number of semesters shown. FIRST SEMESTER 10-890-101 College 101 1 10-154-160 IT:Support:Software-Intro 3 10-154-150 IT:Support:Hardware-Intro 3 10-150-175 IT:Network: Network Essentials 3 151