Canadian Valley Technology Center
Desktop Support Technician
This major prepares students to provide technical assistance to computer users in various work environments. Students learn to repair, service and troubleshoot personal computers and computer-related equipment and to install and configure operating systems and application software. They also learn the basics of networking, including installation, configuration and troubleshooting of hardware peripherals and protocols, as well as network administration duties and providing support for network users. Students gain the technical skills required for CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, Cisco Certified Entry Level Technician, CompTIA Linux+, Microsoft Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator, Certified Novell Administrator, and/or Security Certified Network Professional industry certifications.
Chickasha Campus:
Costs:
- Tuition & Fees: $1,375.00
- Books & Supplies: $800.00
- Room & Board: N/A (CVTC does not offer on-campus living)
Costs are based on CVTC's current rates.
Debt at Completion:
- Students completing during 2009-10: 6
- Of the above, completers with any student loan debt: 0
- Of the students completing during 2009-10, the median debt for each of the following:
- Federal Student Loan Debt: $0.000
- Private Loan Debt: $0.000
- Institutional Financing Plan Debt: $0.000
Completion Rates:
- Normal Time Completion in Months: 10
- Of the above, completers who completed in normal time: 5
This number is based on 2009-10 completers in this particular major. Some majors are either no longer available or have been newly added, thus the reported number may be lower than the actual number.
Job-Placement Rate for Completers: 75%
- This number is based on 2009-10 placement rates in this particular major. All students completing during 2009-10 are included in this calculation. Some majors are either no longer available or have been newly added, thus the reported number may be lower than the actual number.
Context for Job Placement Rates:
- This job placement rate looks at related and non-related jobs in their field of study
- This rate is based on data collected within nine months after the end of the school term
- Our completers are tracked by instructors conducting person-to-person interviews
- CVTC reports this job placement rate in accordance with its accrediting agency, Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education
