This technical Computer System Technician program is designed to provide students with a working knowledge of computer technical support duties, responsibilities, and tools. The technical support student will be able to determine faults and perform or recommend corrective action. Students will work with diagnostic software and hardware, understand fundamental digital electronic principles, and gain a working knowledge of the microcomputer and the microprocessor. The curriculum of this emphasis area is structured to prepare students for the A+ Certification examinations of the Computer Technology Industry Association.

 

 

Career Opportunities

• Information System Administrator
• Technical Support Specialist
• PC Support Special

 

 

Certification Opportunities
Preparation for A+ certification

 

Pre-Requisites: Junior/Senior standing

 

Length of Program: 1 year

 

Location: Tri-Tech

 

Sessions Offered: AM-8:00-10:30 M-F PM-11:30-2:00 M-F

 

College Credits Available: Up to 15 college credits

 

Equivalency Credits: 0.5 Technical English, 0.5 Math, 0.5 Science

 

Occupational/Elective Credits: 3 per Year

 

Text Reading Levels: Texts are written at the 8.7 level