Diné College Computer Technology Program

The Computer Technology program at Diné College provides students with foundational knowledge and skills in computer systems, software applications, and digital technologies. This certificate prepares learners for a variety of roles in the tech industry, combining practical experience with industry-standard techniques. Students will gain proficiency in areas such as networking, hardware, and cybersecurity, setting the stage for further education or immediate employment in the growing tech field.

About the Computer Technology Program

The Certificate Computer Program is designed for students to learn, understand, appreciate, and work with computers and programming. Topics covered will include technologies in today’s world, software engineering, web development, operating systems, computer architecture, computer networks, data communications, and mathematics. Students will gain a theoretical knowledge of these systems before applying them to real-world hands-on situations with the College’s IT division. Students will also enhance their skills in reading/writing in the English language and understanding/communicating in the Navajo language. The Student can enter the job market at an entry-level computer technician field or related field.

NOTE: Student will not be eligible for Title IV Financial Aid in this certificate program.

Program RequirementsCredits
Semester I
ENG 101 Freshman English3
One Navajo Language course, based on placement test3-4
MTH 100 Intermediate Algebra4
CSC 110 Introduction to Computer Technology3
CSC 140 Computer Hardware Fundamentals3
Semester II
CSC 150 Programming Fundamentals with Lab4
CSC 170 Web Programming Fundamentals with Lab4
CSC 240 Network Fundamentals with Lab4
CSC 295 Internship or Practicum3
CSC 240 Network Fundamentals with Lab4
Program Credits30-31

The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges to disclose a variety of information for any financial aid eligible program that “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation”. The information provided describes the graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information regarding gainful employment for the latest completed academic year as of July 1st.

Program Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Code
Code Title
15.1202 Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Program Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code Code Title
17.3023 Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians

DEAN'S OFFICE

James Tutt
Dean of School of STEM
1 Circle Drive, Route 12
Tsaile, Arizona 86556
(928) 724-6938
jmtutt@dinecollege.edu

Nesbah Kahn
Administrative Assistant
nkahn@dinecollege.edu
Room 123A
Gorman Classroom Building (GCB)
Tsaile Campus

Mail to:
Diné College: School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Math 1 Circle Dr. | Tsaile, AZ 86556

Phone: (928) 724-6936