Network Administration (ITD)
View the required classes for the Network Administrator program.
Network administrators and technicians are in high demand locally and nationally. With computer networks firmly established in the workplace graduates with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Network Administration are needed to install, maintain, monitor and upgrade networks in all types of organizations.
This technology-driven program, which uses Microsoft Official Curriculum for networking courses, emphasizes:
- Installation of hardware-ranging from servers to workstations
- Installation of software-both operating and application
- Laboratory assignments, which allows you to install a network which will include hardware set-up, software installation and maintenance
- Microsoft Certified Professional Exams, which leads to Microsoft certifications, including Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA) status!
This degree prepares a student to work with the software side of networking including;
- Servers
- Client-side software
- Security
- Infrastructure.
Many students also use electives to take key courses from the Computer Science major, so they are prepared in both the hardware and software worlds of networking.
This high-powered, high-tech program is just waiting for you—the future Network Administrator!
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the Windows operating systems and UNIX.
- Prepare to sit for the A+ (upgrade and repair) certification and the Cisco Certified Network Associate certification.