Minimum Technology Requirements

1. An Internet Service Provider (ISP) to allow access to the World Wide Web (Internet).

2. Software
Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox 3.0 or greater (preferred), Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 or greater, or Opera 9.6 or greater.
Virus Protection software (highly recommended)
Virus protection downloads:
Norton Antivirus | McAfee | AVG
Plug-ins Required for all students:
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Real Player
Word and PowerPoint Viewers
Excel Viewer
Additional plug-ins:
Flash Player
QuickTime: Windows and Macintosh

3. Hardware
(Note: These are minimum requirements. We recommend you exceed these requirements for a better experience. It is recommended that the computer you use for your online classes is for your private use. This will help isolate technical issues.)

PC or Compatible Computer
Intel Pentium 4 processor or equivalent
512MB or more of RAM if using Windows XP or Vista
56Kbps modem (Broadband recommended)
32 MB video card
Hard Drive disk space. (This requirement will vary depending on which class you are enrolled in. The disk space is for downloading articles and installing required plug-in software.)
24x CD-ROM or DVD Drive (Some classes may provide supplemental materials via CD/DVD's)
Sound card and speakers
Printer - Students who wish to print online resources will need a printer with this capability.

Macintosh
Mac OS X 10.5.0 or later
512 MB RAM
56Kbps modem (Broadband recommended)
Hard Drive disk space. (This requirement will vary depending on which class you are enrolled in. The disk space is for downloading articles and installing required plug-in software.)
24x CD-ROM or DVD Drive (Some classes may provide supplemental materials via CD/DVD's)
Sound card and speakers
Printer - Students who wish to print online resources will need a printer with this capability.