American Sentinel University students are required to have Internet and e-mail access, word processing software, file compression software (i.e. WinZip), a printer, and a Microsoft Windows-compatible computer.

BSIS and MSIS students are required to have access to the Professional edition of Microsoft Office 2003. BSBA and BSMIS students are required to have access to at least the Standard Edition of Microsoft Office 2003. BSMIS students who plan to take IS205 as an elective will need the Professional edition or a stand-alone copy of Access 2003.

Students who plan to take IS205 will need Microsoft Access 2003. Access can be downloaded for free from our ELMS site, purchased as a stand-alone product from numerous academic software vendors, or purchased as part of Microsoft Office Professional.

Contact an admissions advisor if you have any questions concerning these requirements.

Computer and Internet Capabilities

Computer and processor: 1.2 Ghz or greater (Intel Penitum or Celeron, or AMD Athlon processors)

Memory: 256 MB or greater; optional installation of Business Contact Manager for Outlook 2003 requires 256 MB of RAM

Hard disk: 20 GB or larger

Display: 1024x768 or greater monitor and video card

Operating system: Microsoft Windows 2000 or later versions

Web browser: Internet Explorer 6.0, Netscape 7.2, Firefox 1.0 or later

Security: A current anti-virus application

Web access: 56.6 kbs modem, or DSL or cable modem; Internet service provider (ISP) account

Audio: Sound card with speakers and headphone

Program Software

MS Office

Adobe Reader, version 7.0 or higher (free download at www.adobe.com)

Windows Media Player, version 7 or higher (free download at www.windowsmedia.com/download)

Course-Specific Software

IS 102 Microsoft Office 2003 (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
IS 205 Microsoft Access 2003
IS 302 Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004
IS 331 Macromedia Fireworks MX 2004
IS 515 Microsoft Access 2003 or higher
IS 565 Microsoft Excel

All Computer Science courses require Microsoft- Visual Studio- 2005 Professional Edition.

Industry Certifications

Certification students must have Macromedia Flash and Shockwave Player. All other software needed for a certification is accessed through the ElementK learning platform at no charge.