Associate Degree of Applied Science
The Computer Information SystemsNetwork Specialist Program is a two-year program that prepares qualified individuals to install, maintain, manage and enhance computer networks. The network specialist has a working knowledge of local area networks, their application within Wide Area Networks, and Wide Area Networks and their interconnectivity to nodes, servers and other end-user devices. The specialist is also familiar with the Internet, web server management and its connectivity to LANs and WANs. Responsibilities for software include: managing system and client software, webpage integration and creation, network security measures, user accounting and monitoring network event logs for problem resolution. The program also prepares graduates to test for the Novell CAN (Certified Novell Administrator), the Cisco CCNA (Cisco Certified Networking Associate), the CompTia Network+ and the Microsoft MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) certifications.
Following is a list of potential classes in the IT-Network Specialist program. A list of program and graduation requirements (PDF) is available on the IT-Network Specialist information page.