Computer Needs by Concentration

Art & Design

Graphic Design

A Macintosh computer is strongly recommended although any computer that meets or exceeds Adobe Creative Cloud technical requirements is acceptable; certain classes require significant computer resources and students will benefit from a higher-end computer that exceeds college minimums.

Fine Arts

In general, computers are not used, with exceptions such as the Computer Illustration elective. Therefore, students in the Fine Arts program are required to have a computer that meets college minimums.

Business Administration

A Windows computer is required, or the ability to run a Windows emulator.

Communication

Public Relations

A Windows computer is recommended but not required, as long as the computer meets college minimums.

Journalism, Media Productions, or Cinema & Media Studies 

A Macintosh computer is strongly recommended; certain classes require significant computer resources and students will benefit from a higher-end computer that exceeds college minimums.

Education

A Windows computer is recommended but not required, as long as the computer meets college minimums. Chromebooks are not a recommended platform as certain applications required will not run on them.

English

Any computer platform (Windows or Macintosh) that meets college minimums is acceptable.

Liberal Studies

Any computer platform (Windows or Macintosh) that meets college minimums is acceptable.

Math, Science, and Technology

A Windows computer is required, or the ability to run a Windows emulator. Software for some classes may require additional power and students will benefit from a higher-end computer that exceeds college minimums.

Public Administration 

Any computer platform (Windows or Macintosh) that meets college minimums is acceptable.

Social & Behavioral Sciences

Any computer platform (Windows or Macintosh) that meets college minimums is acceptable.

Sport Management

Any computer platform (Windows or Macintosh) that meets college minimums is acceptable.

Theatre Arts

Any computer platform (Windows or Macintosh) that meets college minimums is acceptable.