Computer Options at MWCC

Follow the links below to get started:

Obtain training to start a career
Transfer to a four-year college or university
Upgrade your skills or take courses for fun and recreation
Resources for computer careers
Contact us for more information

Obtain training to start a career

You have several options at MWCC. Some careers require a degree while others require a certificate, and still others require an upgrade of current skills. MWCC has the latest in hardware and software and a dedicated staff ready to help you obtain your goal.

Choose the career that interests you and MWCC will show you how to get there:

Business analyst
Computer service technician
Electronics technician Information technologist in computer servicing, support or networking
Field technician
Graphic Designer
Help-desk engineer
Help desk support
Information technology support
Level 1 systems engineer
Level 1 systems integrator
Network administration
NT administrator
Programmer
Software application support (certificate or degree)
Software quality specialists
Support engineer
System administrator
Technical administrator
Web applications development
Web Designer
Web systems development/support
Web server administration

Transfer to a four-year college or university

Every year, many MWCC graduates transfer to four-year colleges and universities as juniors. Other students take a few courses to transfer to another institution. Every one of them saves hundreds of dollars, sometimes thousands, by making MWCC a step on their path to earning a bachelor's degree.

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See the transfer options for a particular program
IMPORTANT: See "transfer options" on each of the following pages

Computer & Electronic Technology Degree

Computer Graphic Design

Computer Information Systems Degree

  • Desktop Support Option
  • Networking Option
  • Programming Option

General Studies—Computer Technologies Concentration
Microsoft Office Specialist Certificate
Networking Technology Certificate

Transfer to a Massachusetts public four-year college or university
The Joint Admissions program guarantees admission and transfer of credits to several Massachusetts state colleges and universities.

MWCC's Agreements with Public and Private Colleges and Universities

Transfer to a private four-year college or university (includes some public)
MWCC has transfer and articulation agreements with public and private colleges and universities to ensure a seamless transition from your associate’s degree program to your bachelor’s degree program.

Take a course or two to transfer back to your college or university

This is easy to do. Simply print, fill out, and submit this short form, then register for your courses. Check with your college or university to make sure they accept the course!

See all of MWCC's options. Go to MWCC Transfer Services

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Upgrade your skills or take courses for fun and recreation

MWCC has several short-term skill-building and training options to help you in your personal or career goals. These programs often take anywhere from a few hours to several weeks.

Learn some new skills to enhance the enjoyment of your home computer or help you in your personal life or career.

Take a couple of classes or attend a workshop to learn or brush up on computer skills (noncredit)

These noncredit options can range in length: anywhere from a few hours to a few weeks. Gain knowledge or skills you need personally or in your career. On-campus or online programs are usually available.

MWCC offers courses in topics such as: CAD, Customer Support Skills, FrontPage, Getting Started, Microsoft Office Professional Series (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, or PowerPoint), Shortcuts, and Windows XP

Take a longer, more in-depth course in computers (credit)

These credit options are usually completed in 15 weeks of in-depth study, or can be completed in half the time in MWCC's accelerated format. On-campus and online courses are usually available.

See the courses we offer in the following subjects:
Computer & Electronic Technology
Computer Graphic Design
Computer Information Systems

To see the schedule of when any of the courses you want are offered, go to our class schedule and click on the first letter of the course name you're searching for.

 

Resources

Helpful information about computer careers:

Bureau of Labor Statistics:

Computer operators
Computer support specialists and systems administrators
System analysts, computer scientists, and database administrators
Computer-control programmers and operators
Computer programmers

Massachusetts Division of Employment and Training

Certification Magazine's salary survey
Cisco Systems Academy Connection

 

Contact us

Division of Lifelong Learning and Workforce Development
Phone: (978) 630-9275
Email: LLL@mwcc.mass.edu

Leominster Campus
Phone: (978) 840-3221
Email: Leominster@mwcc.mass.edu


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