Program Design
The Computer Network Technology associate degree program provides students with a broad background in the underlying disciplines of computer networking technology including an understanding of computer networking concepts and technologies, an understanding of the administration of networked client-server computer operating systems, an understanding of the fundamentals of computer programming, and an understanding of the fundamentals of computer architecture and organization.
Students will also acquire a comprehensive educational background in mathematics, physics and general education. This program will enhance and develop the student’s critical thinking, problem analysis and resolution skills.
The Computer Network Technology A.S. degree program can serve as either a terminal degree which prepares students for positions in the computer networking and system administration professions or as a transfer degree to baccalaureate institutions with degree programs in computer networking and system administration. Students planning to transfer to baccalaureate institutions should consult with an advisor regarding the requirements of these institutions and transferability of courses.
The Computer Network Technology degree will also begin to prepare students for the CompTIA, Microsoft and CCNA certification exams.
Curriculum
Students may enroll in this program full- or part-time. Courses are offered during daytime and/or evening hours. While there is no required sequence for most courses in the degree, the following five courses have prerequisites which require them to be taken in the following order:
1st Semester CST*131 Networking Theory & Application
2nd Semester CST*237 SysAdmin I - Client/Server
3rd Semester CST*238 SysAdmin II - Client/Server and CST*132 Networking Infrastructure
4th Semester CST*277 Network Security Implementation
Students who complete the Computer Network Technology certificate program and decide to pursue an Associate in Science degree may apply all of their certificate credits towards the Computer Network Technology A.S. degree program.
Students should consult with a computer science/technology faculty advisor to plan their program and schedule of classes, and to discuss required course prerequisites.
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