ACQUIRE THE SKILLS TO INSTALL, TROUBLESHOOT, AND MAINTAIN COMPUTER NETWORKS
The mission of the Associate of Applied Science in Network Management and Security program is to prepare students with the necessary skills for entry-level IT positions. The program is focused on current industry competencies to provide students the opportunity to learn and understand trends driving the IT industry. The program also seeks to prepare students to become professionals who can install, troubleshoot, and maintain computer networks. A strong emphasis is placed on key topics such as network management, system administration, and security concepts necessary for introductory positions in the computer network industry. Upon completion, students are expected to possess the necessary skills and techniques using modern tools to administer computer networks.
THE KEY AREAS OF FOCUS:
• NETWORK MANAGEMENT
• ROUTING & SWITCHING
• NETWORK DESIGN
• SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION
• HARDWARE MAINTENANCE
• DATABASE DESIGN
• TROUBLESHOOTING
• COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
• OPERATING SYSTEMS
• PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS
• SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
• NETWORK FUNDAMENTALS
• WEB TECHNOLOGIES
• SYSTEM SECURITY
• COMPUTER NETWORK
• HELP DESK
• SYSTEM DESIGN
• INFORMATION ASSURANCE
• INTERNET TECHNOLOGY
CORE REQUIREMENTS
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING CORE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN NETWORK MANAGEMENT AND SECURITY
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING ARTS AND SCIENCES. SELECT 5 COURSES: