Computer Service Technology

Program Options
Credential	Title	Credit Hours Required	Notes
Associate of Applied Science	Computer Service Technology	62	-
Certificate	Computer Service Technology	44	-
Skill Specific Certificate	Computer Service Technology- A+ Certification Preparation	8	-

Contact Information
Contact Title	Name	Phone	E-mail	Location
Professor	Art Knapp	586.445.7209	knappa@macomb.edu	South Campus
Professor	Anthony Ventura	586.445.7326	venturat@macomb.edu	South Campus
Professor	Ken Dulinski	586.445.7248	dulinskik@macomb.edu	South Campus

Program Description:

The Computer Service Technology program focuses on the diagnosis and repair of problems with computers and computerized equipment. The student studies basic electronics both because computers are electronic and because they are attached to all kinds of external electronic and mechanical equipment. Techniques for testing circuits and diagnosing malfunctions are studied as well as repair methods for different types of electronic circuits. The student learns current operating systems and builds a computer from the ground up. A small roaming computerized robot is built and programmed.

Requirements & Specific Information:

Articulation agreements (available for viewing on the college website at www.macomb.edu) allow students to get Macomb credit for related high school courses. Contact your high school teacher or counselor for details or call the Engineering Technology Office at 586.445.7435.

Career Opportunities:

Computer Service Technology-Associate of Applied Science: Job titles such as Computer, Automated Teller, & Office Machine Repair, and Electrical & Electronic Installation and Repair are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at www.onetonline.org.

Computer Service Technology-Certificate: Job titles such as Computer, Automated Teller, & Office Machine Repair, and Electrical & Electronic Installation and Repair are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at www.onetonline.org.

Computer Service Technology -A+ Certification Preparation-Skill Specific Certificate: Job titles such as Computer, Automated Teller, & Office Machine Repair, and Electrical & Electronic Installation and Repair are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at www.onetonline.org.

Transfer Pathways:

Students intending to transfer and complete a bachelor’s degree need to make early decisions concerning an academic major and a transfer destination. Statistics show that students who make these decisions early are more likely to persist to graduation than their undecided counterparts. Students planning to transfer credits earned at Macomb are strongly urged to see a counselor or academic advisor as early as possible in their college careers.

Transfer Resource Guide