Computer Requirements

With the University of Cincinnati online Master of Education program conducted 100% online, having the right hardware and software is essential. This is a list of the minimum and recommended specifications.

Highly Recommended Hardware:

• 2.0 GHz Processor or higher
• 1 GB RAM
• 4 GB free hard drive space
• 24X CD-ROM drive
• Broadband Access (Cable Modem/DSL)

Minimum Hardware:

• 1.0 GHz Processor
• 256 MB RAM
• 2 GB free hard drive space
• 10X CD-ROM drive
• Dial-up connection

Minimum Software:

• Windows 2000 or greater (PC)
• MS Office 2000 or greater (MS Office includes Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Internet access (broadband connection recommended)
• Email address
• Internet Explorer 6.x or higher (PC) / Mozilla Firefox 2.x or higher (PC/Mac) / Safari 3.0 (Mac)

Utilities:

• WinZip (free download) for PC or Stuffit Standard (Mac Freeware)
• Acrobat Reader (free download)
• Virus Protection Software: McAfee/Norton Anti Virus

Plug-ins:

• Java Plug-in (free download)
• Quicktime 6.x or higher PC/Mac (free download)
• Windows Media Player 9.x or higher for PC/Mac (free download)
• Flash and Shockwave Player for PC/Mac (free download)
• Windows Media Player (or Flip4Mac for Mac users)

Mac Hardware Requirements:

• 400 MHZ iMac (minimum), 1 GHZ preferred
• 218MB RAM (minimum), 256 MB preferred
• 2 GB free disk space (minimum)
• 24X CD-ROM drive
• Broadband Access (Cable Modem/DSL)