Competency in the use of the computer to access information, communicate by E-mail, use Excel, Word Processing and Power Point is a component of the program. It is to your advantage to have your own computer, modem, and access to the Internet. While on campus, computers in the Charles E. Day Learning Resource Center, Orr Center, Library and computer labs on campus are also available for your use. All DNP courses have distance education components which require Internet communication. Specific information regarding operating systems and software can be accessed through the USI Online Learning's website: https://www.usi.edu/online-learning/student-services/