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Technology Requirements

Live Technical Support

Online students may access live technical support 24 hours a day, seven days a week by contacting WebCT HelpDesk line at 1-877-725-4357.

Technology Requirements

Online students are expected to have access to a computer and appropriate software for participation in the virtual classroom. Minimum computer requirements and preferred system specifications are listed below:

Item Preferred Specifications
CPU Pentium IV
RAM 512 MB
Modem DSL, Cable, or 56k
Hard Drive 30 GB
CD Drive 32X
Sound Card Sound Blaster 32 or equivalent
Operating System Windows 98, 2000, XP or Vista
Mac OS9, OSX
Internet Access Broadband Internet Connection recommended
Browser Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher or Firefox 1.0.4 or higher (must be Java enabled, allow cookies, allow popups)
Software
  • MS Office 2003 or higher
    (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
  • Anti-virus software:
    McAfee Viruscan or Norton AntiVirus

Note:
While the online course format provides many of the tools required, students may need to purchase additional hardware/software to complete some of the required coursework