Computer Systems Engineering Technology
Personal Computer Specialist Certificate
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Admissions Requirements |
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Students can be accepted into the Computer Systems
Engineering Technology-Personal Computer Specialist Certificate; however,
students should note that some program specific courses require ENG 100 as a
prerequisite. |
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Next Step |
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The Personal Computer Specialist Certificate prepares
students for an entry-level position in the Information Technology field as
a PC technician or specialist.
It prepares students to sit for their:
-CompTIA’s A+ hardware examination,
-CompTIA’s Linux + examination, and
-Microsoft’s Certified Professional (MCP)
certifications in one of several client operating
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The mission of the Computer Systems Engineering Technology Program is to
prepare students for a broad range of career opportunities in the Information
Technology field. Graduates are prepared to work in virtually any business or
organization that utilizes computers and computer networks. This is accomplished
by adhering to industry standards developed to measure and promote the
competency of IT professionals.
Computer Systems Engineering Technology Program Goals and Objectives are to
provide students with:
1. Fundamental professional skills including communications, math, and writing;
2. An understanding of basic business functions enabled by IT including the
implementation and use of basic end user software in an office environment;
3. An understanding of the fundamentals of computer electronics;
4. Ability to perform support and maintenance of computer hardware;
5. Ability to design, implement and maintain local and wide area computer
networks;
6. Ability to perform implementation and support of multiple industry standard
computer operating systems in enterprise networking environments;
7. An understanding of basic programming structures and algorithms;
8. Ability to design and implement routing basics utilizing the TCP/IP protocol
and implement common “Internet/Intranet” services and utilities;
9. An understanding of the management of IT components and management of
projects involving their implementation; and
10. Experience in an IT business environment through cooperative education and
seminars.
The CSET program offers extensive coursework, lecturing on theoretical
information technology design and approaches and supplementing the lecture with
practical hands-on application in QCC’s state-of-the-art CSET lab.
The CSET Program offers 2 Associate Degree and 2 certificate options that allow
students to specialize in specific areas of interest:
• CSET Associate of Science provides a broad and complete view of information
technology computer and networking infrastructures from personal computer
hardware to networking with multiple enterprise operating systems to routing on
the Internet.
• CSET with Computer Forensics Option Associate of Science Degree provides an
in-depth insight into Criminal Justice and Information Technology for analysis
of digital information commonly used in criminal investigations.
• Personal Computer Specialist Certificate provides students with Information
Technology concepts required to build, install, configure, manage, and utilize a
Personal Computer to its fullest capabilities. This certificate prepares
students for positions in the Information Technology field such as Personal
Computer Repair and Desktop Management and Support.
• Network Specialist Certificate provides students with skills needed to design,
install, configure, and manage network infrastructures in utilized in businesses
today.
The CSET Program offers courses that teach material from several industry
standard certifications including:
• CompTIA’s A+ - CSC 233 Computer Hardware and Support
• CompTIA’s Network+ - CSC 234 Networking Technologies
• CompTIA’s Linux+ - CST 245 Unix Operating Systems
• CompTIA’s Security+ - CST 205 IT Security
• Microsoft’s Certified Professional –
CSC 141 Windows Client Operating Systems
CSC 141 Windows Server Operating Systems
• Cisco’s CCNA – CST 240 Routing Technologies
• EMC’s Proven Professional Storage Technologist – CSC 210 Storage Technologies
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Courses |
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Cluster A
Introduction to Information Technology
Introduction to Microcomputer Applications or
Introduction to Computer Applications in Telecommunications
Windows Client Operating Systems
English Composition & Literature I
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Cluster B
Advanced Microcomputer Applications
IT Help Desk Concepts (New Course)
Computer Hardware and Support
Unix Operating Systems
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