2020-2021 College Catalog

PC Repair and Network Technician TCC

PC Repair and Network Technician TCC (Major Code: PR21)

Program Description

The PC Repair and Network Technician certificate provides training in computer repair & networking. This certificate will prepare the student for an entry-level computer repair & networking position. The PC Repair and Network Technician certificate prepares the student with the skills needed to perform personal computer troubleshooting and repair.


Career Information

Occupation

Focuses on computers, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective.

Career Projections

Computer specialists FY10 4,864 jobs - FY18 5,584 jobs Computer specialists FY10 4,864 jobs - FY18 5,584 jobs

Salary Trends

Hourly Salary $15.00
Annual Salary $31.751

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Admission Requirements

General College Admissions Requirements

Program Contact Information

Peter Ejindu

Program Coordinator, Computer Information Systems

Academic Building C2310A

404-225-4538

pejindu@atlantatech.edu

Program Length and Cost

Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 2 Terms
Credit Hours: 18
Estimated Program Cost: $3,498

Course Outline

Occupational Courses (11 Credits)

COMP 1000Intro to Computers

3

CIST 1001Computer Concepts

4

CIST 1122Hardware Install & Maintenance

4

Operating System Course - Select one of the following (3 Credits)

CIST 1130Operating Systems Concepts

3

Or

CIST 2431UNIX/Linux Introduction

4

Introductory-Level Networking Course - Select one of the following (4 Credits)

CIST 2451CISCO Network Fundamentals

4

Or

CIST 1401Computer Networking Fundament

4

Total Credit Hours: 18

 

Program Outcomes

1. Graduates will have the ability to maintain, analyze, troubleshoot, and repair computer systems, hardware and computer peripherals.
2. Graduates will have the ability to document, maintain, upgrade or replace hardware and software systems.
3. Graduates will have the ability to prioritize tasks and work quickly.
4. Graduates will have highly developed written and verbal and online communication skills.