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hcc catalogue '11-'12




Science and Technology - Programs of Study

PC Maintenance (A+ Certification) with Network Emphasis
A Computer Support Technology Certificate of Proficiency (Career)
Application Code 180
For curriculum information, contact the Science and Technology Division—Room ST-248—443-518-1600.
This program is designed to meet the needs of individuals who are interested in computer maintenance, troubleshooting, and internetworking with different protocols. Labs will include hands-on experiences in computer repair and network configurations. This program also prepares the student for the A+ Certification exam given by the Computer Industry Association.





Credits
CMSY-105Personal Computer Systems Repair I3
CMSY-106Personal Computer Systems Repair II3
CMSY-134Introduction to Operating Systems1
CMSY-142Operating System Fundamentals I1
CMSY-143Operating System Fundamentals II1
CSCO-281Network Fundamentals

OR
MSFT-299Fundamentals and Practice for Network+

Certification3
CSCO-283LAN Switching and Wireless Networks3
ELEC-140Network Cabling Systems3


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Gainful Employment Disclosures

Print Disclosure

Program Name:PC Maintenance (A+) With Network Emphasis
Program Length (Credits/Weeks):18 credits/ 30 weeks
CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs) Code:

Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP)- provides a taxonomic scheme that supports the accurate tracking and reporting of fields of study and program completions activity

15.1202

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) Code(s):

15.1041.00
SOC Occupation(s):Information Technology Specialist (IT Specialist), Support Specialist, Computer Technician, Computer Support Specialist, Technical Support Specialist, Network Support Specialist, Network Technician, Computer Specialist
SOC Occupation(s) Links:http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/15-1041.00
Tuition & Fees*:

Tuition/fees- the amount charged to complete the program in a normal time-frame (see disclosures below)

In-CountyOut-of-CountyOut-of-State
 $3361$4855$5665
Books & Supplies*:

Books and Supplies- the amount of required books and supplies in order to complete a program

$463
*For completion within published program length

Additional information about costs can be found on pages 25-26 of the 2010-2011 Catalogue (http://www.howardcc.edu/academics/program_information/catalog/)

Median Loan Debt, Title IV:

Median Loan Debt- the middle value of loan debt students acquired during this program

Not required due to number of students in program
Median Load Debt, Private Loans:

Median Loan Debt- the middle value of loan debt students acquired during this program

Not required due to number of students in program
On-Time Completion Rate:

On-time completion rate- the amount of time necessary for a student to complete all requirements for the program as provided in the institution’s catalog or other promotional materials


(2009-2010 program graduates)
Not required due to number of students in program

Placement Rate:

Not required by the State of Maryland or Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Placement Rate Source/Methodology Description:Not required by the State of Maryland or Middle States Commission on Higher Education


Disclaimers:

Please note that information above is based on the following:

  • “Full-Time” enrollment status
  • Placement into college-level courses
  • Beginning the program during a fall term and completing courses in the appropriate sequence over major terms.
Effective:  June 30, 2011

hcc catalogue '11-'12


Accounting - ACCT
Aging Services - AGNG
American Sign Language - AMSL
Anthropology - ANTH
Arabic - ARAB 
Art - ARTT 
Astronomy - ASTR
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Business - BMGT 
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Computer Systems - CMSY 
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