TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE - COMPUTER SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY
University of Arkansas Rich Mountain
Key Information
Campus location
Mena, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
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Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2023
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Introduction
The Technical Certificate in Computer Systems Technology may be earned in conjunction with the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information Systems Technology. This option may be completed in one year and qualifies students for immediate employment in businesses that involve computer information processing and computer operations. Completing appropriate coursework will enable students to prepare for the national exam for A+ certification as a computer technician and the Network+ certification in network administration.
After participating in the learning environment offered through this program and completing the required courses for the Technical Certificate in Computer Systems Technology, the successful student should be able to:
Create a functioning business or personal website;
Create and manage spreadsheet and database applications;
Create basic computer programs;
Disassemble and reassemble a computer to operational capacity;
Recognize and evaluate ethical issues in business and information technology;
Create a network design. Some of the program's courses may transfer to senior institutions for credit, leading to a baccalaureate degree. The student should check with the transfer institution before beginning course work intended for transfer.