Computer Systems Technicians have the skills to plan, administer, configure and maintain individual and networked computer systems. Graduates are trained to provide technical support for computer users in a business environment. This program will appeal to students who are problem solvers with good analytical skills. Students must be highly organized with a strong interest in computers.
Program Highlights
St. Clair is an official Cisco Networking Academy and prepares students to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), MCSA Administering Windows Server, CompTIA A+ and Security+ certifications (Comp TIA A+ allows for personal computer repair, maintenance and installation).
Cisco networking lab.
Students perform extremely well at Skills Competitions:
Skills Canada National Competition - IT Network Systems Administration (2023) - Silver medal
Skills Ontario - IT Network Systems Administration (2023) - Gold medal
Skills Ontario - IT Network Systems Administration (2018) - Gold medal also receiving an award for having the highest score in a technology competition.
Skills Ontario - IT Network Systems Administration (2018) - Silver medal
Skills Ontario - IT Network Systems Administration (2017) - Bronze medal
Active students run the Information Technology Club
Career Opportunities
Graduates will have good advancement potential and opportunities for entry-level positions including Technical Support Analyst, Network/System Administrator, and Computer Network Technologist in a wide range of sectors including government, corporations and the public sector. Many graduates become self-employed or independent operators offering computer training, technical support and network administration.
Admission Requirements
OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus:
Every effort has been made to align the pre/co-requisite document with the information on the course outline. However, if there are any discrepancies identified, the information on the course outline takes precedence.
Past Cohorts:
Semester 1
Code
Title
Credits
MIT123
Intro Spreadsheets Using MS-Excel
2
MIT146
Networking I
5
MIT153
Introductory Programming Logic
4
WEB110
HTML And CSS
4
MTH100A
Mathematics For Information Technology
3
SSC206G
Transitioning To Canadian Culture
3
Semester 2
Code
Title
Credits
MIT211
System Configuration I
4
MIT227
Intro To Data Base Concepts
4
MIT246
Networking II
5
WEB230
Javascript I
4
COM210
Introduction To Technical Communication
3
Semester 3
Code
Title
Credits
MIT311
System Configuration II
4
MIT313G
Law And Ethics In The Information Age
3
MIT346
Networking III
5
MIT403
Network Administration
4
MIT502
Help Desk Analyst
4
Semester 4
Code
Title
Credits
MIT416
Linux I
4
MIT420
Network Security I
4
MIT446
Networking IV
5
MIT439
PHP (Server Web Development)
4
ELEC1030
Choose 1 Elective Course
3
Your Investment
The standard tuition and compulsory fees for the current academic year:
For programs with Experiential Learning (Work Placement/Internship): Costs for accommodation, if needed, travel and related expenses are at the student's own expense. It is recommended for most programs, that students have access to a laptop or desktop computer while away from home during experiential learning periods.
Textbooks and other materials are in addition to Tuition Fees. Textbook prices may be found on the Bookstore website.
Please be aware that tuition and compulsory fees are subject to adjustment each year. The College reserves the right to change, amend or alter fees as necessary without notice or prejudice.