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Computer Maintenance Technology (Certificate)
35 credit hours.
The Computer Maintenance Technology Certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level careers as computer technicians. The comprehensive program provides students with skills in electronic fundamentals, instrument usage, troubleshooting, basic computer skills and PC maintenance and repair skills. Students will be able to seek a variety of positions related to computer installation, maintenance, repair and servicing. Students will be prepared with a body of knowledge sufficient to take the A+ certification exam. Upon completion of the program the students may continue their study in the Associate in Applied Science degree in electronic systems technology.
General Education Core Requirements:
| Course | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 101 | Introduction to Oral Communications | 3 |
| MATH 109 or TMAT 103 |
College Algebra for Math & Science or Technical Math I |
4 or 4 |
Required Core:
| Course | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CSCI 101 | Introduction to Computer Information Science | 4 |
| ELTC 102 | DC Electronics | 3 |
| ELTC 103 | AC Electronics | 3 |
| ELTC 206 | Digital Electronics and Microprocessors | 3 |
| ELTC 207 | Solid State Electronics Troubleshooting & Measurements | 3 |
| NETW 150 | Workstation Operating Systems | 3 |
| NETW 151 | PC Hardware Maintenance & Repair | 3 |
| NETW 160 | Introduction to Networking | 3 |
| NETW 208 | Data and Cabling Systems | 3 |
Gainful Employment Information
By completing this certificate you may apply for employment as an electrical engineering technologist (SOC code 17-3029.02), electronics engineering technician (SOC code 17-3023.01), electrical engineering technician (SOC code 17-3023.03), and electronics engineering technologist (SOC code 17-3029.04). The total program cost for completing this certificate is $4585 for tuition and fees and $1108 for books and supplies.
For privacy concerns, completions are not reported for programs with fewer than 10 completers in a given award year. Normal time graduation rates (as determined by institution) are not reported (for privacy concerns) for programs with fewer than 10 completers in a given award year. Job placement rates are only reported for those programs that are required to disclose them for accreditation purposes. As a program with fewer than 10 completers in a given year the average loan debt incurred by completers of this program is not reported.
Information contained on this Web site is subject to change. Please check with an academic advisor for current course offerings and program requirements. Current students with continual enrollment may graduate under the current program requirements or any program requirements in effect since first enrollment. Students who intend to graduate must meet with an Academic Advisor to complete an "Application to Graduate" form a full semester prior to graduation. This will help ensure that a student meets all graduation requirements. Remember to always check with the school you are interested in attending for specific requirements.
