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Associate of Computer Application Support Specialist
Contra Costa Community College District - Los Medanos College
- Pittsburg, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Associate
About the program
The Computer Science programme offers hands-on computer support, networking and security courses with certificates and AS degrees.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate knowledge of Computer Application Support Specialist. Apply concepts and skills introduced in the curriculum
- including Hands-on courses with up-to-date computer equipment
- wireless technology
- operating systems and applications. Communicate findings and complete discipline-appropriate tasks.
Career outcomes
- Computer support
- Network security
Curriculum
- Hands-on courses with up-to-date computer equipment
- wireless technology
- operating systems and applications
- arranged into basic and advanced certificates and three AS degrees in computer science
- computer application support and information technology. Course lists are in the 2026-27 catalog (not readable).
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school graduation or equivalent
- Or age 18 by the start of classes (minimum age 16 and considered a high school graduate)
- No SAT or ACT
- Passport
- Evidence of English proficiency
- Financial support evidence of 30
- 495 USD (2026-2027). Foreign college transcripts are evaluated only for an associate degree (NACES evaluation)
Accepted academic background
Secondary (high school) graduation or equivalent; applicants must be 18 by the start of classes or high school graduates (minimum age 16 and considered a high school graduate)
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 61
- Duolingo 95
- PTE Academic 45
- Cambridge 160
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Identification Page
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Financial Support Evidence
- English Proficiency Evidence if Required
How to apply
- Review the program entry requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Check required language scores and program prerequisites. Submit the international student application. Pay the applicable fee and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $10,728 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Los Medanos College, Pittsburg |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Academic program division requires confirmation. |
| Department | Department of Computer Science |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Potential institutional or external awards may be available to eligible international students at Contra Costa Community College District - Los Medanos College. Confirm current eligibility, funding amount and deadlines with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
229 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 1 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $10,728 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $19,767 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 61, Duolingo 95, PTE Academic 45, Cambridge 160.