One-Year Technical Diploma
31-450-1
The need for fully-trained, professional Computer Service and Network Technicians who are able to configure, troubleshoot, and support today’s complex PC-based computing systems confidently and expertly is quickly evolving. This need is being driven by the rapid evolution in the power and complexity of PC hardware and software applications, as well as by the accelerating movement from stand-alone PC’s to highly integrated networks.
This practical program provides extensive hands-on training with PC hardware, operating systems, and networks needed to keep PC-based system operational and functioning at peak efficiency. Graduates of this program have the knowledge, attitudes, skills, and habits needed to guide and implement the systematic enhancement of PC-based system as the technology continues to evolve.
Program Outcomes
- Apply effective customer satisfaction and field service techniques.
- Evaluate and repair PC hardware components.
- Evaluate and administer PC software applications.
- Evaluate and apply PC system and peripheral communication.
- Repair PC peripheral hardware and related systems.
- Compare LAN and WAN physical and logical fundamentals.
- Evaluate, administer, and repair network hardware.
- Apply PC system evaluation, installation, configuration, diagnosis and repair skills in the workplace.
Graduates Have Found Employment As
- Computer Service Technician
- Computer Support Specialist
- Service Support Specialist
- Service Engineer
- Help Desk Specialist
- Field Service Engineer
- Field Service Technician
- Communications Technician
- LAN Support Specialist
- Network Technician
- Network Installer
View the entire course listing.
Semester 1 | Credits | |
---|---|---|
631-124 | Microcomputer Fundamentals 1: PC Components | 1 |
631-125 | Microcomputer Fundamentals 2: PC Assembly | 1 |
631-126 | Microcomputer Fundamentals 3: Intro to Web Programming | 1 |
631-127 | PC Software Fundamentals 1: Operating Systems | 1 |
631-128 | PC Software Fundamentals 2: Software Applications | 1 |
631-129 | PC Software Fundamentals 3: Troubleshooting Operating Systems | 1 |
631-130 | PC Peripherals and Troubleshooting 1: Peripherals | 1 |
631-131 | PC Peripherals and Troubleshooting 2: Printers & Laptops | 1 |
631-132 | PC Peripherals and Troubleshooting 3: Troubleshooting Hardware | 1 |
631-133 | IT Customer Service Fundamentals 1 | 1 |
631-134 | IT Customer Service Fundamentals 2 | 1 |
631-135 | IT Customer Service Fundamentals 3 | 1 |
150-182 | Information Technology Career Preparation | 1 |
801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
Credits | 16 | |
Semester 2 | ||
631-112 | PC Hardware Interfacing | 1 |
631-136 | Network Fundamentals 1 | 1 |
631-137 | Network Fundamentals 2 | 1 |
631-138 | Network Fundamentals 3 | 1 |
631-139 | Troubleshooting Network Resources 1 | 1 |
631-140 | Troubleshooting Network Resources 2 | 1 |
631-141 | Troubleshooting Network Resources 3 | 1 |
150-169 | Introduction to Enterprise Virtualization 1 | 1 |
150-170 | Introduction to Enterprise Virtualization 2 | 1 |
150-171 | Introduction to Enterprise Virtualization 3 | 1 |
631-142 | Cyber Ethics 1 | 1 |
631-143 | Cyber Ethics 2 | 1 |
631-144 | Cyber Ethics 3 | 1 |
631-122 | Service Support Internship | 1 |
804-134 or 804-118 | Mathematical Reasoning or Intermediate Algebra with Applications | 3 |
Credits | 17 | |
Total Credits | 33 |
General Education Courses Within Program
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
804-134 | Mathematical Reasoning | 3 |
or 804-118 | Intermediate Algebra with Applications | |
801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |