... A specialization in Computer Maintenance Technology

These days, computers are so vital to society that "downtime" can literally strangle business and industry. That's why companies seek professionals with the knowledge and foresight to eliminate downtime through proper computer setup, installation and maintenance. Businesses rely on skilled computer maintenance technicians to keep their computer systems up and running.

To help meet that need, Texas State Technical College offers the Computer Maintenance Technology (CMT) program, in which you can get an in-depth education in all aspects of computer systems integration. The program focuses on computer hardware components, operating systems and peripheral devices.

While studying computer maintenance at TSTC, you can learn computer operations, electronics, troubleshooting and repair skills. The curriculum also covers Local and Wide Area Networks (LANs and WANs), data communications, telecommunications and computer integration. You can gain hands-on experience designing, installing and maintaining computer systems in stand-alone, LAN and WAN environments. You can also learn to integrate equipment for a variety of applications, such as those involving the World Wide Web, multimedia and data acquisition.