Program Type: Career Program

Program Total: 14 Credits

Program Description

Students who complete this program should be able to repair and upgrade personal computers. They also should be prepared to take the CompTIA A+ certification examination in personal computer hardware and operating systems. All courses in this program can be used in the Computer Engineering Technology A.A.S. program and the Information Technology A.A.S. degree.

Graduates of the A+ Preparation Certificate will be able to:

  • Use operating systems such as Windows and Linux that are currently used in personal computers
  • Upgrade and repair personal computers
Required Courses

INT-1010 Introduction to Information Technology Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)

INT-1540 Computer Hardware I: A Plus Preparation Credits: 4 (Program Requirement; Critical Course)

INT-1700 Understanding Operating Systems Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)

INT-2540 Computer Software: A+ Preparation Credits: 4 (Program Requirement)

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