COMPUTER SERVICING TECHNOLOGY

(Leading to A.A.S.)
Advisor: T. Newson
Major Code: CST

The Computer Servicing Technology curriculum is an instructional program that prepares individuals to install, operate, maintain, service, and diagnose operational problems in computer systems arising from mechanical or electrical malfunctions in computer units or systems.  Courses in the Computer Servicing Technology program describe the electrical circuits and mechanical devices used in computer construction and their combination into a total computer system.

The curriculum was developed by utilizing the national standards, Raising the Standards, as developed by the Electronics Industries Association (EIA) and the Electronics Industries Foundation (EIF), June 1995.  Also, the national standards, A+ Certification, as developed by Comp TIA, 1998, were utilized to ensure the curriculum will meet those required national standards.

The  Computer Servicing Technology curriculum requires successful completion of a minimum of 65 semester credit hours of required courses for the Associate of Applied Science degree.  This total includes a minimum of 15 semester credit hours of academic core courses.  The certificate program requires the successful completion of a minimum of 34 semester hours or required course work above the Baseline Skills level.