Arapahoe Community College
2012-2013 Catalog
Computer Technician Certificate
Certificate
CIP 110901 (CNT)
The Computer Technician program prepares individuals for entry-level jobs in the personal computer industry involving the installation, upgrading and servicing of personal computer systems and computer networks. Three common examples of positions in which a graduate of this program might be employed are retail computer store technician, field service technician for a computer/network systems reseller and in-house computer/network technician for a large company.
Students in this program gain extensive experience with computer hardware, software and networks. Upon successful completion of the program, the student is prepared to take the CompTIA A+ certification exam, the competency standard for service technicians in the computer industry.
Admission Requirements
- Admission to Arapahoe Community College
Major Courses |
(26 credit hours) |
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Introduction to PC Applications* |
3 |
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Introduction to Operating Systems |
3 |
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A+ Certification Preparation |
4 |
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Computer Technology I: A+ |
4 |
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Computer Technology II: A+ |
4 |
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Networking I: Network+ |
3 |
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Networking II: Network+ |
3 |
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Windows Configuration (OS)** |
3 |
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Total |
26 credit hours |
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*Students may substitute any of the following courses for CIS 118: CIS 135, CIS 161, CIS 145 and CIS 155.
**Students may substitute the following course for CNG 211: CIS 128
Graduation Requirements
- To graduate, students must apply for graduation and complete the graduation survey (available via myACC). (form available at www.arapahoe.edu/graduation)
- After applying for graduation, all correspondence to a student about the status of their program conferral will be sent to their student email address only.
- As a graduate of a Career and Technical Education program you will be contacted by an ACC employee in approximately six months to verify your employment information. This information gathering is a federal requirement to ensure that ACC receives certain federal funding.
"Information regarding occupations, completion rates, placement rates, program costs and median loan debt may be found at arapahoe.edu/gainful."
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