Graduates of the Networking Specialist associate degree program will be competent in the general areas of humanities or fine arts, social or behavioral sciences, and natural sciences or mathematics, as well as in the technical areas of computer terminology and concepts, program design and development, and computer networking.
What skills do students learn in this program?
- Hardware
- Computer repair
- A+
- Operating systems
- Network fundamentals
- Security fundamentals
- Database fundamentals
- Either Microsoft or Cisco
What types of students thrive in the program and in this career field? Those who:
- are detail-oriented
- like to work with their hands
- enjoy working on a variety of projects
- work well on timelines/deadlines
What types of jobs are available to graduates of the program? Where can they work?
Tech Support, Help Desk, Network Administrator, Cisco Specialist and Microsoft Specialist positions at a wide variety of businesses, industries and both public and private organizations and institutions