Information Systems Technology Network Engineer, (AAS)

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Program Info

Minimum credits: 65
Length: 2 years

Division: Career and Technical Education
Contact: 434.797.6437
Award: Associate of Applied Science
Plan Code: 299-03 CIP Code: 11.0101

Program Coordination: Credits earned in the Network Technology and Networking Technology Fundamentals CSC may count towards the requirements of this degree. 

Industry Certifications:

• Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT) 
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) 
• Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Networking & Server 
• CompTIA A+ Hardware & Software 
• Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) 
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) Windows Server 
• VMware Certified Associate (VCA) 
   

Program Description

This program emphasizes designing, creating, and maintaining local area networks and wide area networks, including software management, voice telephony services, switches, firewalls, routers, servers, workstations, and virtualization technologies. Virtualization courses include VMware ICM, O&S, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, Hyper-V, and SAN and NAS Storage Technologies. 

Program Outcomes: Graduates will be able to:

1. Implement information technology skills required by software applications. 
2. Apply methodologies to stay current in IT offerings, trends, and certifications. 
3. Apply analytical and problem-solving skills for computer system designs, planning, and support. 
4. Design, code, test, debug, and document software needed for computer system implementation and maintenance. 
5. Apply current IT industry standards, protocols, and techniques. 
6. Use instructional applications and material which could lead to industry certifications.