Computers: Network Administration Certificate

Academic Programs

Career Path

STEM

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Program Options

Degree, Certificate or Diploma

Locations

Council Bluffs Campus

Program Information

Students who complete this certificate will earn credit toward completion of the Computers: Network and System Administration A.A.S degree.

Job Outlook

8,226 Jobs (2020)

+3.0% Change from 2020-2025

Wages

  • Entry: $24.48
  • Average: $34.21
  • Experienced: $64.26

Career Examples

  • Java Developers
  • Information Security Analysts
  • IT Help Desk Specialists
  • Systems Analysts
  • IT Support Analysts
  • Security Engineers
  • Web Developers
  • Support Specialists

First Semester

NET 790 - PC Support I 3.0 Credit(s)
CSC 121 - Operating Systems 3.0 Credit(s)

Semester Total: 6.0 Credits

Second Semester

NET 204 - Introduction to Networks 3.0 Credit(s)
CIS 127 - Introduction to Programming 3.0 Credit(s)

Semester Total: 6.0 Credits

Third Semester

NET 311 - Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials 3.0 Credit(s)
NET 612 - Fundamentals of Network Security 3.0 Credit(s)

Semester Total: 6.0 Credits

Fourth Semester

NET 278 - Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation 3.0 Credit(s)

Semester Total: 3.0 Credits

Total Semester Hours Required: 21.0

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Program Outcomes

Upon the successful completion of the program students will:

  • Demonstrate analytical skills necessary to troubleshoot networks.
  • Construct an operational, secure network.
  • Develop strategy to maintain automation of network components.
  • Analyze network traffic.

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