This certificate is designed for those students interested in employment in the computer service industry. The purpose of this program is to provide a student with the background knowledge of hardware, software and technical skills required to install and maintain computer networks and systems.

This program prepares the student for the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification. The MCSE is the leading technical certification for designing and implementing the infrastructure for business solutions based on the Microsoft Windows® 2003 platform. In addition to the MCSE, this program also prepares the student for the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+ and the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MSCA) certifications. All courses in this program apply toward the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computers and Information Systems or Computer Information Technology.

Summary of Required Hours