2016-17 Virginia Western Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 18, 2024  
2016-17 Virginia Western Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

IT: Desktop Support Technician Career Studies Certificate


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Career Studies Certificate
221-299-04

Purpose: This curriculum is designed to give students the knowledge and skills to meet industry needs for hardware repair, desktop software support, and basic networking skills.

Program Objectives: Employment opportunities include entry-level positions as hardware repair personnel, software installers, and basic network trouble shooting. Occupational job titles would include: Help Desk Support Technician, Desktop Support Technician, and Hardware Repair Technician.

Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet the requirements for admission to credit-level coursework established by the college. Students are waived from placement testing in this program.

First Year


Total Minimum Credits for Degree: 17


* This course has a requisite. 

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