Students must be computer literate and have access to a PC running Windows XP Professional and connected to a broadband Internet Service Provider.
Hardware and software requirements for iMPH online courses:
■ IBM-compatible PC
■ Pentium III processor or higher (Pentium IV recommended)
■ 512MB of RAM (1GB or higher recommended)
■ CD-ROM, CD-RW or DVD-RW recommended
■ 40GB hard drive (60GB or higher preferred)
■ SVGA (1024 x 768 or higher) display
■ Full duplex sound card with speakers/headphones and microphone
■ Windows operating system, Windows XP or higher recommended
■ High-speed Internet connection through an ISP account or network; cable,
DSL or satellite high-speed access required. (Dial-up Internet connection is NOT acceptable for this program)
Software
■ Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
■ Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher for access to Tegrity presentations
■ Microsoft Office 2007 Professional (or higher to include MS-Office Access)
■ Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0 or higher
■ Additional course specific applications
Proprietary browser versions (those not downloaded directly from Netscape or Microsoft) may not work reliably with online systems. If you use other “Office” type programs, please note that some professors may require you to convert your files to a MS-Office compatible format for online submission. Your connection to the Internet may initiate behind a firewall; however, the firewall settings may have to be adjusted to allow for proper functioning of our Web-based tools.
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