Overview
Students in the Computer Network Administration program learn to plan, implement, analyze, and administer local, campus-wide, metropolitan, and wide-area networks. Students develop expertise in all facets of networking including operating systems, network hardware, server administration, and virtualization.
Graduates earn an Associate of Applied Science degree and are proficient with server setup and configuration, network security measures, messaging, network wiring, and network help desk operations. In addition, the program prepares students to qualify for several technical certifications.
Related Programs
Computer Network Engineering Technology (NETC)Computer Network Engineering Technology - Cyber Security Major (NETCCS)Computer Support and Administration Technology (CSA)Contacts
Program Chair
Co-op Coordinator
Career Outlook
Graduates Are Prepared To
- Communicate regarding facilities management
- Address security issues
- Install and maintain LANs, MANs, and WANs
- Troubleshoot network problems
- Pursue industry certifications, such as MCSE, Security+, and Network+
Representative Job Titles For Graduates
- Computer Support Specialist
- Network Administrator
- Network Security Administrator
- Network Specialist
- Network Technician
Graduate Employment Outlook
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment opportunities for computer support and networking personnel are expected to increase by 12 percent through 2022, which is faster than the average for all professions. The demand for skilled workers is high and should continue to grow as firms invest in newer, faster technology, mobile networks, and cloud computing.
$16/hr - $24/hr
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
Contacts
Program Chair
Co-op Coordinator
Curriculum
Effective 2024-2025 academic year
Computer Network Administration (NETA)
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | English Composition 1 ( G) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| IT 105 | Information Technology Concepts ( B) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| IT 115 | Operating Systems Administration 1 ( B) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| NETA 120 | Computer Virtualization ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| CIT 190 | Career Preparation: Engineering and Information Technologies ( B) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| FYE 1XX First Year Experience Elective (B) | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| IT 116 | Operating Systems Administration 2 ( B) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| NETA 115 | Networking Essentials ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| NETA 155 | Server Administration 1 ( T) | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| ENG 1XX English Composition Elective (G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| MAT 105 | Quantitative Reasoning ( G) | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Semester 3 | ||||
| NETA 291 | Full-Time Cooperative Education 1: Computer Network Administration ( T) | 1 | 40 | 2 |
| Semester 4 | ||||
| NETA 135 | Information Technology Support Desk Concepts ( T) | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| NETA 256 | Server Adminstration 2 ( T) | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| NETA 265 | Server Configuration ( T) | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| XXX XXX Social/Behavioral Science Elective (G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Semester 5 | ||||
| NETA 125 | Open Source Operating Systems and Applications ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| NETA 290 | Networking and Computer Support Capstone ( T) | 1 | 6 | 4 |
| COMM 110 | Public Speaking ( B) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| XXX XXX Arts/Humanities Elective (G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Business Elective (B) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Semester 6 | ||||
| NETA 292 | Full-Time Cooperative Education 2: Computer Network Administration ( T) | 1 | 40 | 2 |
| Total Credits: | 49 | 114 | 65 | |
Electives
| First Year Experience Elective | ||
| FYE 100 | College Success Strategies: Overview | 1 |
| FYE 105 | College Success Strategies: Overview and Application | 2 |
| FYE 110 | College Success Strategies: Practice and Application | 3 |
| English Composition Elective | ||
| ENG 102 | English Composition 2: Contemporary Issues | 3 |
| ENG 103 | English Composition 2: Writing about Literature | 3 |
| ENG 104 | English Composition 2: Technical Communication | 3 |
| ENG 105 | English Composition 2: Business Communication | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective | ||
| Any ECO, GEO, HST, LBR, POL, PSY, SOC | 3 | |
| Arts/Humanities Elective | ||
| Any ART, CULT, FRN, SPN, LIT, MUS, PHI, REL, THE, or COMM 130 | 3 | |
| Business Elective | ||
| ACC 101 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| LAW 101 | Business Law | 3 |
| MGT 101 | Principles of Management | 3 |
G = General Education course in this curriculum
B = Basic Skills course in this curriculum
T = Technical course in this curriculum
• This curriculum displays only course numbers without the added letter.
• The alternative version, when available, meets the requirements of the course version without the added letter.