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BASIC COMPUTER COMPETENCIES

Southern Adventist University defines computer competencies as including both concept-based competencies and skill-based competencies.

Concept-based computer competencies are demonstrated by:
  • Taking or challenging CPTE 100
  • OR
  • Passing the concept-based computer competency exam administered by the School of Computing (see "Course Challenge or Waiver")
  • OR
  • Taking BUAD 317, CPTR 103, or EDUC 319
Skill-based computer competencies are demonstrated by:
  • Taking or challenging two credit hours or more in computer skill-building courses that cover different application areas
  • OR
  • Passing two different skill-based computer competency exams administrated by the School of Computing
  • OR
  • A combination of the above
The computer skill-building courses are CPTE 105, 106, 107, 109, 110, 205, 245/345; ARTG 115 and BUAD 104 (covers skilled areas), BUAD 105, 245/345; EDUC 319; MUED 250; TECH 248.