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In order to take Kaplan University online classes, students need a personal computer (PC) with a modem and access to the Internet. This program incorporates the use of email, discussion board postings, and navigation of the Internet for Web Field Trips. The use of Microsoft® Word documents for a Learning Journal is recommended.
Hardware:
- A computer capable of running Windows 7, Windows XP or Vista, or Mac OS X* with the operating system’s minimum requirements for processor, memory, and hard drive (See the Microsoft or Apple website for minimum requirements)
*Medical Coding Certificate students may not use Mac computers.
- At least 10.0 GB of free hard-drive space (additional space may be needed for multimedia files)
- 1024 x 768 monitor with a 16-bit or greater video card (24-bit preferred)
- DVD-ROM drive or CD-ROM drive (Medical Coding Certificate students are required to have both)
- A dedicated, reliable 128 Kbps or faster Internet connection
- PC capable of playing sound with speakers
- Please note additional requirements by program below.
Software:
- Microsoft Windows operating system (XP or Vista) or Mac OS X (Medical Coding Certificate students may not use Mac OS X)
- Microsoft Word 2000 or more recent version
- Adobe Reader—latest version, click here
- Recommended browsers:
- Internet Explorer 7.0 only
- Firefox latest version (may not be used with Medical Coding Certificate program)
- Safari latest version
- A current antivirus and antispyware application that is updated regularly
- Adobe Flash Player—latest version, click here
- Java—latest version:
- Please note additional requirements by program below.