Computer Science and Information Technology - IT Support - Advanced Certificate

Fall First Year:

• CST 126 - Unix/Linux Operating System Credits: 3
• CST 128 - Computer Hardware and Troubleshooting Credits: 4
• CST 133W - Computer Concepts & Competencies Credits: 4

Winter First Year:

• CST 129 - Mac OS Troubleshooting Credits: 2
• CST 135 - Help Desk Fundamentals Credits: 1
• CST 161 - CISCO - Introduction to Networking Credits: 3
• CST 228 - Advanced Computer Troubleshooting Credits: 4

Fall Second Year:

• CST 160 - Networking Essentials Credits: 3
• CST 163 - Introduction to Windows Network Administration Credits: 3
• CST 268W - Special Topics in IT Support Credits: 2
• CST 278 - A+ Certification Prep Credits: 3

Total Credits: 32

Notations

1. A grade of “C” (2.0) or higher is required in all courses for the certificate.
2. CST 128 , CST 129 , CST 133W , CST 161 , CST 228 , CST 268W , and CST 278  are Key courses and must be completed within 5 years of completing certificate. Failure to complete within the stated time frame will require you to repeat this course.
3. Proficiency in keyboarding is expected in all CST classes. OAT 170  is available for those students who need to build keyboarding skills.

Gainful Employment Disclosure

Delta College

Undergraduate certificate in CST/IT Support - Advanced Certificate

Program Length: 18 months

Students graduating on time

N/A* of Title IV students complete the program within 18 months¹

*Fewer than 10 students enrolled in this program. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students.

Program Costs*

$3,948 for in-state tuition and fees

$6,198 for out-of-state tuition and fees

$1,550 for books and supplies

$6,183 for off-campus room and board

Other Costs:

Additional program equipment, materials, or required testing fees; approximately $78

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*The amounts shown above include costs for the entire program, assuming normal time to completion.

Note that this information is subject to change.

Students Borrowing Money

N/A* of students who attend this program borrow money to pay for it²

*Fewer than 10 students enrolled in this program. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students.

The typical graduate leaves with

N/A* in debt³

*Fewer than 10 students completed this program within normal time. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students.

The typical monthly loan payment

N/A* per month in student loans with N/A* interest rate⁴.

*Fewer than 10 students completed this program within normal time. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students.

The typical graduate earns

$23,556per year after leaving this program⁵

Graduates who got jobs

0% of program graduates got jobs according to the state job placement rate⁷

Program graduates are employed in the following fields:

Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

Licensure Requirements⁶

There are no licensure requirements for this profession in:

Michigan

Additional Information:

No additional notes provided.

Date Created: 6/15/2017

These disclosures are required by the U.S. Department of Education

Footnotes:

1. The share of students who completed the program within 100% of normal time (18 months).

2. The share of students who borrowed Federal, private, and/or institutional loans to help pay for college.

3. The median debt of borrowers who completed this program. This debt includes federal, private, and institutional loans.

4. The median monthly loan payment for students who completed this program if it were repaid over ten years at a NA* interest rate.

5. The median earnings of program graduates who received Federal aid.

6. Some States require students to graduate from a state approved program in order to obtain a license to practice a profession in those States.

7. State Job Placement Rate:

   Name of the state this placement rate is calculated for:

   Michigan

   Follow the link below to find out who is included in the calculation of this rate:

   http://www.michigancc.net/perkins/resources-guide.aspx

   What types of jobs were these students placed in?

   The job placement rate includes completers hired for: Any jobs
   
   
   
   Positions that recent completers were hired for include: n/a

   When were the former students employed?

   This rate is based on program completers who were already employed or were employed within six months of completion

   How were completers tracked?

   Graduation application survey and follow up survey

8. Accreditor Job Placement Rate: N/A

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