Certificate - Computer Maintenance Technology  

Area of Study: Computer Maintenance Technology  
Degree/Certificate: Certificate of Proficiency  
Program Description

Students will be prepared with the knowledge and skills essential for a career as an entry-level service technician. They will be prepared to service computers and peripherals by discovering how to install, configure, diagnose, repair, upgrade and maintain microcomputers. Skills acquired will assist students in preparing to take industry A+ Certification exams. A+ Certification is an industry recognized credential that distinguishes one as a knowledgeable service professional.

Degree: Students may apply credits toward the Computer Networking, Hardware in the Electric-Electronic Engineering degree or the Information Technology degree, with a concentration in Networking Software.

Program Requirements

 

Program Admissions Requirements

Credits 

IT-1000

Keyboarding  (1)

2

IT-1010

Introduction to Microcomputer Applications  (2)

3

 

Total

5

  Suggested Semester Sequence

Summer Semester   Credits 

EET-1001

Introduction to PC Maintenance

3

EET-1021

Operating System Technologies I

3

 

Total

6

First Semester   Credits 

EET-1031

Operating System Technologies II

3

EET-1081

Computer User Support

1

ENG-1010

College Composition I

3

IT-1020

Information Technology Concepts

2

IT-1040

Microcomputer Operating Systems

3

 

Total

12

  
Program Total Credits

 

34

 
 
Notes 

(1)   May be waived for students who can demonstrate 30 wpm typing speed on proficiency exam administered by the IT department. Waiver form must be signed by IT department.

(2)   Credit-by-exam is available through the IT department to meet this requirement. Written departmental approval from the IT department required.

(C) = Capstone Course

Program Outcome