Skill in keyboarding and experience using integrated office software including word processor, spreadsheet database and communications is highly recommended. CST 101 is recommended for students needing a skills refresher in these topics. For students not meeting these requirements, advising is available to assist them in preparing for entrance into the program and to earn credits which will apply toward the certificate or degree once accepted into the program. For students with previous work experience in software or electronics who desire advanced placement, a CSET faculty advisor will determine placement and evaluate the previous post-secondary course work. We start two groups of students each year.
Day students start fall term and a smaller late afternoon and evening group starts winter term.
Qualified applicants are accepted in the order in which the application process is completed. Applications for the next year are accepted until the program is filled. Accepted applicants must attend the program orientation prior to the start of the fall or winter term. All first year courses must be completed before progressing to the second year. Faculty advisors will be assigned to each student to provide guidance toward an orderly progression through the program and to assist in other ways as appropriate.