Hardware and software support is a growing field. Graduates qualify for entry-level
positions in electronics technology, computer service, computer networks, server maintenance,
and programming. Explore a career in hardware and software support.
Expenses estimated over the two-year program timeline.
| ITEM |
IN-STATE COST |
OUT-OF-STATE COST |
| Tuition* |
$5,016.00-5,244.00 |
$17,688.00-$18,492.00 |
| Student Activity Fee |
$175.00 |
$175.00 |
| Technology Fee |
$240.00 |
$240.00 |
| General Education Course fees |
$0-100.00 |
$0-100.00 |
| Additional Program fees |
$120.00 |
$120.00 |
| Textbooks |
$500.00-750.00 |
$500.00-750.00 |
*Program credit hours: 66-69 鈥� $76.00 per credit hour in-state tuition, $268.00 per credit hour out-of-state tuition.
Tuition is determined by concentration selected.
Cost of Attendance
Sandhills is committed to the belief that every student should have an opportunity
to pursue an education, regardless of financial resources. We are here to guide you
through the financial aid system to make costs more manageable and higher education
more accessible.
Steps to Financial Aid
Apply for Scholarships
* This program is financial aid eligible.
Plan of Study Grid
|
| First Semester (Fall) |
| ACA-115 |
Success & Study Skills |
0 |
2 |
1 |
| CIS-110 |
Introduction to Computers |
2 |
2 |
3 |
| ELC-131 |
Circuit Analysis I |
3 |
3 |
4 |
| NET-125 |
Introduction to Networks |
1 |
4 |
3 |
| SEC-110 |
Security Concepts |
2 |
2 |
3 |
| |
Credit Hours |
8 |
13 |
14 |
| Second Semester (Spring) |
| CTI-110 |
Web, Pgm, & Db Foundation |
2 |
2 |
3 |
| ELN-131 |
Analog Electronics I |
3 |
3 |
4 |
| ENG-111 |
Writing and Inquiry |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| MAT*** |
MAT-121 or MAT-171 |
2-3 |
2 |
3-4 |
| NET-126 |
Switching and Routing |
1 |
4 |
3 |
| |
Credit Hours |
11-12 |
11 |
16-17 |
| Third Semester (Summer) |
| ELN-133 |
Digital Electronics |
3 |
3 |
4 |
| NOS-120 |
Linux/UNIX Single User |
2 |
2 |
3 |
| PHY-131 or |
Physics-Mechanics or |
|
|
|
|
|
College Physics I
|
3 |
2 |
4 |
| |
Credit Hours |
8 |
7 |
11 |
| Fourth Semester (Fall) |
| CET-111 |
Computer Upgrade/Repair I |
2 |
3 |
3 |
| CSC-134 |
C++ Programming |
2 |
3 |
3 |
| ENG-112 or |
Writing/Research in the Disc or |
|
|
|
|
|
Prof Research & Reporting
|
3 |
0 |
3 |
| *** |
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| |
Credit Hours |
10 |
6 |
12 |
| Fifth Semester (Spring) |
| CET-211 |
Computer Upgrade/Repair II |
2 |
3 |
3 |
| ELN-232 |
Intro to Microprocessors |
3 |
3 |
4 |
| NOS-130 |
Windows Single User |
2 |
2 |
3 |
| *** |
Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| *** |
Technical Elective |
0-2 |
2-30 |
3 |
| |
Credit Hours |
10-12 |
10-38 |
16 |
| Total Required Minimum
Semester Hours Credit |
|
69 |
| |
| Technical Electives: Please select one of the following: |
| CIS-115 |
Intro to Prog & Logic |
2 |
3 |
3 |
| CTI-140 |
Virtualization Concepts |
1 |
4 |
3 |
| DBA-110 |
Database Concepts |
2 |
3 |
3 |
| NET-225 |
Enterprise Networking |
1 |
4 |
3 |
| NOS-230 |
Windows Administration I |
2 |
2 |
3 |
| If you choose WBL as a Technical Elective, you must complete 3 Credit Hours from the
classes below. |
| WBL-111E |
Work-Based Learning I |
0 |
10 |
1 |
| WBL-112E |
Work-Based Learning I |
0 |
20 |
2 |
| WBL-113E |
Work-Based Learning I |
0 |
30 |
3 |
| WBL-115E |
Work-Based Learning Seminar I |
1 |
0 |
1 |
| WBL-121E |
Work-Based Learning II |
0 |
10 |
1 |
| WBL-122E |
Work-Based Learning II |
0 |
20 |
2 |
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* This program is financial aid eligible.
Plan of Study Grid
|
| First Semester (Fall) |
| ELC-131 |
Circuit Analysis I |
3 |
3 |
4 |
| NET-125 |
Introduction to Networks |
1 |
4 |
3 |
| *** |
Technical Elective |
2 |
2 |
3 |
| |
Credit Hours |
6 |
9 |
10 |
| Second Semester (Spring) |
| CET-111 |
Computer Upgrade/Repair I |
2 |
3 |
3 |
| NET-126 |
Switching and Routing |
1 |
4 |
3 |
| |
Credit Hours |
3 |
7 |
6 |
| Total Required Minimum
Semester Hours Credit |
|
16 |
| |
| Technical Electives: Please choose one: |
| NOS-120 |
Linux/UNIX Single User |
2 |
2 |
3 |
| NOS-130 |
Windows Single User |
2 |
2 |
3 |
Catalog
* This program is financial aid eligible.
Plan of Study Grid
|
| First Semester (Fall) |
| ACA-115 |
Success & Study Skills |
0 |
2 |
1 |
| CET-111 |
Computer Upgrade/Repair I |
2 |
3 |
3 |
| ELC-131 |
Circuit Analysis I |
3 |
3 |
4 |
| NOS-130 |
Windows Single User |
2 |
2 |
3 |
| |
Credit Hours |
7 |
10 |
11 |
| Second Semester (Spring) |
| CET-211 |
Computer Upgrade/Repair II |
2 |
3 |
3 |
| ELN-131 |
Analog Electronics I |
3 |
3 |
4 |
| |
Credit Hours |
5 |
6 |
7 |
| Total Required Minimum
Semester Hours Credit |
|
18 |
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* This program is not financial aid eligible.
Plan of Study Grid
|
| First Semester (Fall) |
| ACA-115 |
Success & Study Skills |
0 |
2 |
1 |
| ELC-131 |
Circuit Analysis I |
3 |
3 |
4 |
| NET-125 |
Introduction to Networks |
1 |
4 |
3 |
| NET-225 |
Enterprise Networking |
1 |
4 |
3 |
| |
Credit Hours |
5 |
13 |
11 |
| Second Semester (Spring) |
| NET-126 |
Switching and Routing |
1 |
4 |
3 |
| |
Credit Hours |
1 |
4 |
3 |
| Total Required Minimum
Semester Hours Credit |
|
14 |
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* This program is not financial aid eligible.
Plan of Study Grid
|
| First Semester (Fall) |
| ACA-115 |
Success & Study Skills |
0 |
2 |
1 |
| NET-125 |
Introduction to Networks |
1 |
4 |
3 |
| SEC-110 |
Security Concepts |
2 |
2 |
3 |
| |
Credit Hours |
3 |
8 |
7 |
| Second Semester (Spring) |
| NET-126 |
Switching and Routing |
1 |
4 |
3 |
| SEC-160 |
Security Administration I |
2 |
2 |
3 |
| |
Credit Hours |
3 |
6 |
6 |
| Total Required Minimum
Semester Hours Credit |
|
13 |
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* This program is financial aid eligible.
Plan of Study Grid
|
| First Semester (Fall) |
| CET-111 |
Computer Upgrade/Repair I |
2 |
3 |
3 |
| NET-125 |
Introduction to Networks |
1 |
4 |
3 |
| SEC-110 |
Security Concepts |
2 |
2 |
3 |
| |
Credit Hours |
5 |
9 |
9 |
| Second Semester (Spring) |
| CET-211 |
Computer Upgrade/Repair II |
2 |
3 |
3 |
| NET-126 |
Switching and Routing |
1 |
4 |
3 |
| SEC-160 |
Security Administration I |
2 |
2 |
3 |
| |
Credit Hours |
5 |
9 |
9 |
| Total Required Minimum
Semester Hours Credit |
|
18 |
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Our graduates have several transfer opportunities available. Graduates may pursue 4-year
degrees in computer engineering technology or related fields at the following universities.
Students must contact senior institutions to verify specific transfer requirements.
