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Network Administrator A.A.S. ♦


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Students earning this degree will be prepared to pursue information technology and networking careers in a variety of industries, including health care, financial services, education, entertainment, and more. With an emphasis on practical experience, students learn the basics of routing, switching, wireless, troubleshooting, and other advanced technologies to prepare for the globally-recognized Cisco CCNA® certification, continued education, and for entry-level career opportunities such as Network Administrator, Network Engineer, Network Installer, Network Technician, or Help Desk Technician. 

This offering is available in the following modes:

Face-to-face, Fully online

With this degree, you may seek jobs such as:

Network and Computer Sustem Administrator, Computer Support Specialist, IT Help Desk Specialist

Related Awards:  

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Level 1 Certificate ♦   

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Advanced Technical Certificate  

CompTIA A+, Security+, and Network+ Occupational Skills Award ♦   

 

♦ - This symbol indicates the offering is also available fully online.

Total Credit Hours Required: 60


Milestone Course(s)


*** denotes Milestone course(s)

A milestone course is a course that is critical for success in this program as determined by the Faculty of the Alamo Colleges District.

Additional Program Information


Students earning this degree will be prepared to pursue information technology and networking careers in a variety of industries, including healthcare, financial services, education, entertainment, and more. With an emphasis on practical experience, students learn the basics of routing, switching, wireless, troubleshooting, and other advanced technologies to prepare for the globally-recognized Cisco CCNA® certification, continued education, and for entry-level career opportunities such as Network Administrator, Network Engineer, Network Installer, Network Technician, or Help Desk Technician. Post Network Associate (CCNA®) students may choose to pursue the Network Professional (CCNP®) certification.  Students may also pursue the Microsoft Certified Information Technology-Server or Enterprise Administrator certification. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects much faster than average growth and excellent job prospects for Network Administrators.

Notes:


A course may be used only once to fulfill degree requirements.

The student is encouraged to carefully examine requirements at the transfer institution. Requirements vary from institution to institution and can change from one year to the next.

Program CIP:  11.0901

Major Code:  NADN

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