Computer Science Technology
Application Deadline
March 1st for the Fall Semester
Prerequisites
Mathematics 436
OR 564406
OR 565406 (TS or SN Level 4)
OR 563504 (CST Level 5)
NOTE: The Computer Science Technology program is not currently available to International Students.
This Program is for you if…
- You have a passion for technology and innovation
- You have a logical mind
- You like helping people
- You enjoy solving puzzles
- You want a career that will never be boring
Working in IT is fun because it’s challenging, never boring and it allows you to be always on the edge of emerging trends. And there’s no shortage of good jobs either because the number of graduates in the field isn’t sufficient.
The CST program is available with the option of Alternance travail-études (ATE) with 2 work sequences during the summer sessions for students meeting eligibility requirements.
A Practical Approach to Meet Technology Challenges
Modern society is using technology almost every day, everywhere. This brings up many challenges to businesses, governments and people. Technology has to be efficient. It has to help and serve people. It has to be secure. To address these challenges, we need well-trained professionals who can handle the current needs but most importantly, can create new innovative solutions to improve our daily lives, make our systems safer and make technology more useful. Our revised program addresses these issues.
The Program
Information Technology (IT) is used in all areas of businesses and industries. This offers incredible career choices to CST graduates. During your studies, you will acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the most up-to-date computer-related skills. You will learn to use a variety of development tools and explore the newest technologies including game programming and connected objects.
The program has a practical approach and emphasizes the use of industry-sought structured and object-oriented techniques. Unique to Lennoxville, the program also includes more in-depth coverage of networks, security, game programming, and connected objects. The program concludes with an eight-week full-time stage where you will get a chance to apply your new skills in a real business setting.
This program is available in the Fall semester only.
Objectives
At the end of the program, Champlain Lennoxville CST graduates will have developed the conceptual, technical, and personal skills required to enter the job market as an entry-level computer technician.
Conceptual Skills
Graduates will possess:
- The knowledge required to efficiently perform the roles, functions, tasks and activities associated with the computer technician career.
- The ability and skills to remain up-to-date with current best practices and technological changes.
- A good understanding of the technical and technological knowledge and skills in areas such as communication, problem-solving, decision making, ethics, health and safety.
- The critical and creative thinking skills to reflect, question, analyze, evaluate and problem solve.
Technical Skills
Graduates will know how to:
- Develop computer applications, using various tools and technologies.
- Constantly adapt to technological changes throughout their career.
- Integrate security measures in the various aspects of their work.
- Be able to communicate effectively in spoken and written English.
- Be able to communicate functionally in oral and written French.
- Write clear, concise, nonjudgmental reports.
- Work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Personal Skills
Graduates are people who:
- Use communication techniques that encourage collaboration, trust, mutual respect and openness.
- Are flexible and adaptable.
- Demonstrate integrity and respect the code of ethics.
The Comprehensive Assessment
The comprehensive assessment is a ministerial requirement designed to demonstrate that you have integrated all the knowledge and achieved the skills and attitudes developed throughout the program. You must successfully complete the comprehensive assessment in order to graduate.
University Studies
Many Quebec universities grant advanced standing (DEC-BAC) in Information Technology related programs to graduates of the CST program. Click here for more information. You can also consult specific universities for details.
For instance, Bishop’s University has just signed a DEC-BAC agreement with our College. Click here to access the page (the link will open in a different window).
Program Grid
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Semester 5
Semester 6
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Semester 5
Semester 6
Topic
Note: Some course titles may differ slightly on students’ transcripts; please refer to course numbers.
What can I do with a DEC in CST?
Opportunities after Completing the Program
- Database Administrator
- Industrial IT Advisor
- Computer Operator
- Programmer
- Application Programmer
- Business Computer Programmer
- Analyst Programmer
- Programmer-Analyst
- Administrative Technician in Computerized Management
- Computer Technician
- Computer Technologist
- Webmaster
- Website Programmer
- Industrial Computer Technician
- IT Network Administrator
- Computer Network Technician
Workplace Opportunities
- Self-employed
- Hospital Centers
- Insurance Companies
- Computer Service Companies
- Public Utility Companies
- Educational Institutions
- Computer Consulting Firms
- Business Management Consulting Firms
- Federal and Provincial Governments
- Financial Institutions
- Municipalities
- Trust Companies
- Investment, Investment, and Fund
- Management Companies
Did you know…?
Students targeted by the DEC-BAC in Computer Science must have passed Secondary 5 Technico-Sciences or Natural Sciences or the mathematics prerequisite 068-526 or 068-536 depending on the University.
This training is covered by the Perspective Québec scholarship program.