COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY



The Computer Technology Program trains graduates to become skilled computer technicians in the areas of computer networking, assembly and repair of computer hardware, and installation and maintenance of operating systems and software. Students are exposed to the latest networking and data sharing models including Local Area Networks, IntraNets, Web hosting methodologies, and telecommunications. Students choose an area of specialization in which to concentrate. Courses also prepare students to pursue industry exams leading to certifications in CompTia A+, MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer), Avaya, and Cisco.

Many courses are offered via the Internet. For additional information regarding the program and current online courses please visit the NPC Distance Education Page (www.npc.edu/disted.html).

Career opportunities exist in the private and public sectors, both locally and nationally. Computer Technology continues to expand in our economy.




Associate of Applied Science • 64-65 cr.

Degree Verification


Degree Programs are contingent
on your area of specialization.
See the individual areas below.

To complete an Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Technology a student must complete the general education requirements (16-17 cr.), 18 credits of core requirements common to each area of specialization, 18-27 credits of core requirements and 3-12 credits of required electives in the selected area of specialization.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS • 16-17 cr.



Communications • 6 cr.

Mathematics • 3-4 cr.

Discipline Studies • 7 cr.

Per the AAS Discipline Studies list.

Core Requirements • 18 cr.

The following core requirements total 18 credits and are common to each area of specialization. The student must complete these common core requirements as well as the core requirements in a selected area of specialization.




Areas of Specialization



Cisco Network Technician


Degree Verification


Check Sheet (front) links to a Microsoft Excel .xls file

Course List (back) links to a Microsoft Word .doc file

Core Requirements • 18 cr.
Required Electives • 12 Cr.

Complete a minimum of 12 unduplicated program credits from the following:



PC Technician


Degree Verification


Check Sheet (front) links to a Microsoft Excel .xls file

Course List (back) links to a Microsoft Word .doc file

Core Requirements • 24 cr.
Required Electives • 6 Cr.

Complete a minimum of 6 unduplicated credits from the List of Required Electives.



Telecommunications Technician


Degree Verification


Check Sheet (front) links to a Microsoft Excel .xls file

Course List (back) links to a Microsoft Word .doc file

Core Requirements • 24 cr.
Required Electives • 6 Cr.

Complete a minimum of 6 unduplicated credits from the List of Required Electives.



UNIX Network Technician


Degree Verification


Check Sheet (front) links to a Microsoft Excel .xls file

Course List (back) links to a Microsoft Word .doc file

Core Requirements • 24 cr.
Required Electives • 6 Cr.

Complete a minimum of 6 unduplicated credits from the List of Required Electives.



Windows Server Network Technician


Degree Verification


Check Sheet (front) links to a Microsoft Excel .xls file

Course List (back) links to a Microsoft Word .doc file

Core Requirements • 27 cr.
Required Electives • 3 Cr.

Complete a minimum of 3 unduplicated credits from the List of Required Electives.






LIST OF REQUIRED ELECTIVES


A course may be used only once (unduplicated credits) toward the total program requirements.




Certificate of Applied Science


To earn a Certificate of Applied Science in Computer Technology a student must complete the 18 credits of core requirements common to each area of specialization, the 18 credits of core requirements in the selected area of specialization, and MAT 112 or MAT 121, and ENL 101.

Certificates of Proficiency


Cisco Network Technician • 18 cr.

PC Technician

Core Requirements • 24 cr.
Telecommunications Technician

Core Requirements • 24 cr.
UNIX Network Technician

Core Requirements • 24 cr.
Windows Server Network Technician

Core Requirements • 27 cr.







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