Computer Requirements

Technology plays a key role in learning at University of Phoenix. As one of our doctoral learners, you will use a computer to complete assignments, download course materials and other tasks. With this in mind, you will be expected to have access to and use the hardware and software described below. Additionally, you will be required to bring a laptop computer to all residencies.

Please note that due to the rapid rate of change in information technology, we anticipate that hardware and software competencies will be updated on a regular basis.

• A processor of 1.6 GHz or faster
• A current anti-virus application - updated regularly
• 256MB RAM or greater
• 20 GB hard drive or larger
• 56.6 kbps modem or high-speed Internet connection
• Monitor and video card with 1024x768 ppi or greater resolution
• Sound card with speakers
• CD ROM
• Inkjet or laser printer
• email address
• Internet service provider (ISP) account
• Microsoft® Internet Explorer® version 6.0 or later
• Adobe® Reader® 6.0 or later
• Microsoft® Outlook Express 6.0 or later
• Microsoft® Office XP, 2003, 2004 or 2007
  
  • Microsoft® Word
  • Microsoft® PowerPoint®
• Flash® Player

Additional Requirements for Selected Courses
Depending upon your degree program and coursework, the following may be required:

• Microsoft® Excel®
• Microsoft® Project
• Microsoft® Access™
• Microsoft® Visual Studio.NET
• Microsoft® Visio®
• Microsoft® SQL Server 2000 Developer Edition
• JAVA™
• UNIX®/LINUX®/Knoppix
• Macromedia® Flash® Professional
• Macromedia® Dreamweaver®
• Adobe® Acrobat® Standard
• Adobe® PhotoShop® Elements