Associate Degree in Computer Network Engineering
Companies rely on computer networks for survival. The Computer Network Engineering program teaches students how to plan, build, maintain, and improve complicated computer systems for business and industry that let people from all over the world get access to each other and to important information. This career program places emphasis on the technical side of computer networking.
This degree program is planned to equip students with the skills necessary to plan, set up, configure, and maintain enterprise-wide networks. Students in the program also enroll in both general and technical education classes which help them develop skills in communication, logic, critical thinking, and problem solving. The program helps students get ready for entry-level jobs in the industry, such as computer support specialist or network administrator.
Graduates of this program of study should be able to:
- Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft Windows-supported operating systems.
- Install and administer UNIX-style operating systems.
- Design and build a computer network using the TCP/IP protocol suite.
- Troubleshoot personal computer and peripheral problems.
- Use diagnostic techniques, tools, and utilities to troubleshoot computer network problems.
- Implement a secure enterprise network using directory services.
- Professionally communicate as thinkers, writers, readers, speakers, and listeners.
- Write a résumé, prepare for interviews, and conduct a professional job search.
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