Computer Skills

Proficient with an Internet browser and search engines
Some courses will require more extensive web searching than others. All courses will require continued use of an Internet Browser (Netscape or Internet Explorer). Many courses will require proficiency at conducting on-line searches using search engines and directories. This is a minimal skill for participating in an Internet course.

Able to install software
Many courses will involve downloading software and/or installing course-specific software.

Able to send and receive e-mail
In addition to being able to send and receive e-mail messages, skill in attaching files and objects (pictures and graphics) is essential to success in an Internet course.

Able to create, save, and manage files
These are basic computer skills that will be useful in nearly every Internet course.

Proficient in Word Processing
Basic proficiency in word processing is fundamental to success in an Internet course. Students must be able to create, edit, save, and retrieve documents; plus cutting and pasting to and from e-mail.

If you do not possess the skills mentioned above, you will have some technology to learn in addition to the curriculum of the courses you take and should make extra time in your schedule accordingly.