West Virginia Northern Community College

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A+ Computer Repair C.A.S.

Computer Information Technology

A+ Computer Repair
Certificate of Applied Science
Program Director: Carol Cornforth
Academic Advisor(s): WH-Cornforth; WT-Morris/Soly; NM-Cornforth/Slie

This program will provide students with short-term training to obtain entry-level positions in computer and/or business offices. Graduates can obtain entry-level employment in a variety of firms that require technical computer repair and service.

Students in the Computer Information Technology, CP A+ Computer Repair option will receive hands-on training using Windows, Excel, Access, computer hardware upgrading, and network installation. Occupations available for students completing program requirements include the following: technical support person, PC operator, software applications user, help desk technician, and end user support.

Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

• Use and apply various features and commands of Windows and DOS operating systems
• Learn the fundamentals of networks
• Learn the basic operating system functions of Linux
• Troubleshoot computer problems related to disks and files
• Perform a network installation and interface of hardware components
• Learn principles of building, repairing, and upgrading computers

The program course requirements are presented in sequence. Part-time students and others who cannot follow this sequence should check course descriptions in the college catalog to determine prerequisites and, in addition, should consult their academic advisor regarding the order in which they take courses

Fall Semester

Course                                                    Cr. Hours
CIT 105 Windows O/S , Administration, and Troubleshooting      3
CIT 107 Excel      3
CIT 111 Help Desk Concepts      3
CIT 117 Microsoft Applications      3
CIT 123 A+ Hardware Essentials      3

Spring Semester

Course                                                                                 Cr. Hours
CIT 184 A+ networking and software       3
CIT 207 Computer Applications Support       3
CIT 220 Unix/Linux       3
ENG 101 College Composition I       3
HPE Elective       1
MATH Mathematics Core Requirement       2

Total Hours in Program – 30

 

Gainful Employment Information

355-CIT A+ Computer Repair
COST      
Q. How much will this program cost me?    
A. Tuition and fees: $2,806.00  
  Books and supplies: $1,100.00  
  On-campus room & Board Not offered  
   Disclaimer: All Tuition and Fees are subject to change.    
FINANCING      
Q. What are my financing options to pay for the program?
A. In addition to any grant and scholarship aid for which they are eligible, 0% of graduates (2007/2008-2011/2012) used loans to finance their education (tuition and fees, books and supplies and funds including educational costs allowed for living expenses, transportation/personal allowance) .  The median debt* for program graduates was by year:
  2011-2012 $0.00   
  2010-2011 $0.00 No Graduates this year
  2009-2010 $0.00  
  2008-2009 $0.00  
  2007-2008 $0.00 No Graduates this year
* Median loan debt  from Title IV only-No completers had private loans or institutional financing during this time period.      
       
SUCCESS      
Q. How long will it take me to complete this program?  
A. The program is designed to take 12 months to complete.  The percent of graduates from this program that finished in this time by year are:
  2011-2012 80.00%   
  2010-2011 0.00% No Graduates this year
  2009-2010 0.00%  
  2008-2009 100.00%  
  2007-2008 N/A No Graduates this year
Q. What are the chances of getting a job when I graduate?
A. The job placement rate** for students who complete the program is by year:
       
       
  2011-2012 100.00%  
  2010-2011 0.00% No Graduates this year
  2009-2010 NR*  
  2008-2009 NR*  
  2007-2008 0.00% No Graduates this year
       

* NR = No response to survey

** Placement Rate of Respondents; Calculation Source: WV Workforce

   
       
Click on this links for more information on jobs related to this program:  
11-3021.00 Computer and Information Systems Managers  
15-1011.00 Computer and Information Scientists, Research  
15-1031.00 Computer Software Engineers, Applications  
15-1032.00 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software  
15-1051.00 Computer Systems Analysts    
15-1051.01  Informatics Nurse Specialists    
15-1071.01  Computer Security Specialists    
15-1081.00 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts
15-1099.03  Network Designers    

 

 

 

 
 

 

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