Overview
The Computer Network Engineering Technology program emphasizes the design, installation, and support of an organization’s local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), network segment, internet, or intranet system.
Graduates of the program earn an Associate of Applied Science degree and are prepared to provide day-to-day, on-site administrative support for a variety of work environments, including professional offices, small businesses, schools, government agencies, and large corporations.
Related Programs
Computer Network Engineering Technology - Cyber-Security Major (NETCCS)Computer Network Administration - Computer Support Major (CSA)Contacts
Program Chair
Co-op Coordinator
Career Outlook
Graduates Are Prepared To
- Install, maintain, monitor, troubleshoot, and upgrade computer network hardware and software
- Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures, such as firewalls and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
- Gather data to identify customer needs and use that information to identify, interpret, and evaluate system and network requirements
- Support local and wide area networks (LAN/WAN)
- Deploy emerging technologies such as Voice over IP (VoIP) business communication systems
- Pursue industry certifications, such as the Cisco CCNA and the CompTIA Network+ certifications
Representative Job Titles For Graduates
- Computer Engineering Technician
- Field Service Technician
- Network Administrator
- Network Designer
- Network Technician
Graduate Employment Outlook
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment opportunities for network and computer systems personnel will increase by 5 percent through 2032, which is faster than the average for all professions. Growth will be highest at firms that provide cloud computing technology.
$28/hr to $30/hr
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
Contacts
Program Chair
Co-op Coordinator
Curriculum
Effective 2024-2025 academic year
Computer Network Engineering Technology (NETC)
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NETC 121 | Network Communications 1 ( B) | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| FYE 1XX First Year Experience Elective (B) | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| MAT 125 | Algebra and Trigonometry ( B) | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition 1 ( G) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CIT 190 | Career Preparation: Engineering and Information Technologies ( T) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| EET 100 | Introduction to Electrical Engineering Technology ( B) | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| MAT 126 | Functions and Calculus ( G) | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| NETA 155 | Server Administration 1 ( B) | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| EET 131 | Circuit Analysis 1 ( T) | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Semester 3 | ||||
| XXX XXX Cooperative Education or Transfer Elective 1 (T) * | 1 | 40 | 2 | |
| EET 132 | Circuit Analysis 2 ( T) | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Semester 4 | ||||
| NETC 122 | Network Communications 2 ( T) | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| NETC 230 | Network Security Design ( T) | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| EET 121 | Digital Systems 1 ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| PHY 151 | Physics 1: Algebra and Trigonometry-Based ( G) | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Semester 5 | ||||
| NETC 240 | Emerging Topics in Computer Network Engineering Technology ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| NETC 290 | Computer Network Engineering Technology Capstone Project ( T) | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| ENG 10X English Composition Elective (G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Arts/Humanities or Social/Behavioral Science Elective (G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| EET 122 | Digital Systems 2 ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Semester 6 | ||||
| XXX XXX Cooperative Education or Transfer Elective 2 (T) * | 1 | 40 | 2 | |
| Total Credits: | 46 | 112 | 62 | |
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 |
| Arts/Humanities or Social/Behavioral Science Elective | ||
| PHI 110 | Ethics | 3 |
| PSY 110 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 105 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Cooperative Education or Transfer Electives * | ||
| NETC 291 | Full-Time Cooperative Education 1: Computer Network Engineering Technology | 2 |
| NETC 292 | Full-Time Cooperative Education 2: Computer Network Engineering Technology | 2 |
| ESET 251 | Electronics | 4 |
| IT 101 | Programming 1 | 3 |
| IT 110 | HTML with CSS and JavaScript | 3 |
| IT 111 | Database Design and SQL 1 | 3 |
| IT 115 | Operating Systems Administration 1 | 3 |
| IT 161 | Java Programming 1 | 3 |
| * | Program Chair approval is required for students planning to take a Transfer Elective course rather than participate in cooperative education. |
The letters G, B, and T (displayed after course titles or elective descriptions) identify types of courses required by the Ohio Department of Higher Education as part of an associate’s degree curriculum.
G = General Education course in this curriculum
B = Basic Skills course in this curriculum
T = Technical course in this curriculum
G = General Education course in this curriculum
B = Basic Skills course in this curriculum
T = Technical course in this curriculum
Some courses are offered in alternative versions identified with a letter after the course number -- for example, ENG 101 and ENG 101A.
• 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.
• 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.