AAS Networking Technology
Having What “IT” Takes to Network
Our Associate of Applied Science Degree program provides students with a solid foundation of classroom education and hands-on experience with network systems commonly found in business environments. Students will discover how information systems can support organizational success, as well as the technologies that comprise today’s network communications infrastructure. Upon graduation, students will have demonstrated how to install, configure, secure, administer and troubleshoot network systems. Other areas of focus include how to manage users, shared resources, and a working knowledge of network components such as switches and routers that make up today’s voice and data networks. CCNA certification strongly encouraged to assist with employment.
Skills You'll Learn
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Apply logical, legal and ethical principles in planning and implementing information systems.
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Design and administer networks: installation, configuration, troubleshooting & network security.
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Employ effective oral and written communication skills.
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Identify, install and maintain components of an information system.
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Import raw data and transform data into information that supports business decision-making.
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Learn to process information from various sources to achieve project goals.
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Research, evaluate, recommend and specify hardware and software components and complete systems for enterprise needs.
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Understand and articulate the fundamentals of American business.
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Use computer technology to communicate globally and access the Internet for a variety of information and business purposes.
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Student Consumer Information for this Program
| Related Occupation |
SOC* Code and Website Link |
| Network & Computer Systems Administrator |
15-1071.00 |
| Computer Support Specialists |
15-1041.00 |
| Computer Systems Analyst |
15-1051.00 |
| Computer, Automated teller, & Office Machine Repairers& Help Desk |
49-2011.00 |
CIP: 11.1002
Cost**
| Tuition & Fees: |
$32,600.00 |
| Room & Board: |
$0.00 |
| Books & Supplies: |
$4,300.00 |
On-Time Completion Rate: 78%
Normal Time to complete program: 2 Years
Median Title IV Debt***: $19,854.00
Median Private Debt: $0
Median Institutional Debt: $0
Placement Rate: N/A
*Standard Occupational Code
**completed using Sept 2012 tuition rate. Completing program within normal time. Two years used for AAS, 2.5 years used for Nursing degrees, and 4 years for BBA/BS.
*** On-Time Completion Rate and and Median Debt calculated for graduates during the 2011-2012 Award Year
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