Associate of Applied Science
Computer Network Systems
Technology
The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Network Systems Technology is a competency-based program designed to provide for development of knowledge and skills required for entry-level employment in the Information Technology industry.
The curriculum includes:
- general education courses
- basic networking occupational courses
- advanced networking occupational courses in Microsoft Server, Wireless LANs, Routing and Network Security
Instruction consists of lecture reinforced by laboratory projects designed to aid in learning computer hardware, software, local and wide area network configuration, installation, administration, and troubleshooting.
The Computer Network Systems Technology Program is designed to prepare students for a career in the Information Technology industry as:
- Computer Systems and Network Technicians
- Network and Server Administrators
- Database Administrators
- Network Engineers
- Internetworking/Router Technicians
Students who have successfully completed the program would obtain a strong background in the appropriate core IT sub-disciplines of:
- Computer Hardware
- Computer Software
- Networking
- Internetworking Routers and Devices
- Email Administration
- Network Security
The Associate of Applied Science in Computer Network Systems Technology consists of 72 semester hours and 1472 contact hours, and is 52 weeks (day program) and 64 weeks (evening program) in length.
Associate of Applied Science
Computer Network Systems