Associate of Science - Professional and Technical Workplace Skills

• Identify, assemble, and disassemble the major components of a personal computer.
• Describe the basics of networking and security forensics.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot common hardware, software, and networking issues.
• Identify the basics of virtualization, desktop imaging, and deployment.
• Create basic business documents including letters, memos, and email messages.

The professional and technical workplace skills associate in science degree program is designed in consultation with industry wide professionals to address changing workforce needs. Students complete a set of interdisciplinary core courses that deliver communication and fundamental workplace competencies and select a specialization in one of the following areas: Help desk and Desktop Support or Project Management Support. In addition, students have the option to participate in work experience opportunities that reinforce classroom learning. This degree major will provide robust preparation for a student interested in a career in technology support in either of these job categories.

Eligible DVC students have the option to complete this program in an accelerated format through the DVC Year Up program. See the college website for details.

The DVC professional and technical workplace skills major is not intended for transfer. General Education Option 1 (DVC GE) is advised for students who do not intend to transfer. Students who intend to transfer to a four-year baccalaureate program should consult with a counselor regarding specific major preparation requirements at the transfer institution of their choice. Students who intend to transfer are advised to select General Education Option 2 (IGETC) or Option 3 (CSU GE).

To earn an associate in science degree with a major in professional and  technical workplace skills, students must complete each course used to meet a major requirement with a “C” grade or higher and complete all general education requirements as listed in the catalog.

Certain courses may satisfy both major and general education requirements; however, the units are only counted once.