• St. Lawrence College offers a Diploma in Computer Systems Technician for a duration of 2 years.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • This program will prepare the student in the dynamic and expanding field of client/server comput­ing, cloud computing, O/S virtualization, enterprise networks, administration, and Internet management.
  • Students complete a work placement component that provides on-the-job training with a local company in their final semester.
  • Students receive hands-on training in:
    • Computer hardware
    • Applied Internet technology
    • Software installation
    • Network installation
    • Operating systems
    • Maintenance and User support
    • Operating system virtualization
  • Learning takes place in both classrooms and computer labs. Faculty bring a wealth of real-world experiences to the classroom.
  • Most courses have 3 tests and 3 assignments evenly spread throughout the semester. Students should expect to spend up to 18 hours on homework a week outside of the classroom.
  • As part of the fourth semester, students spend 16 hours per week on the job in a business environment as part of the work placement.
  • A num­ber of courses in the curriculum are delivered in dedicated a lab using exclusively assigned computers, virtual servers, and diverse equipment.
  • Many of the courses in the CN&TS program train the students towards obtaining Microsoft, A+, LPIC-1, and Network + certifications.
  • Graduates of the CN&TS program can turn their diploma into Bachelor of Science in Computing in Systems & Networking Degree in just one year (2 academic semesters) in Ireland at the Institute of Technology Sligo.
  • The average salary of the program goes up to 39,000 USD.