Networking Technology, AAS

B&SC Code: NETW
CIP Code: 11.1002
New York Hegis Code: 5199
Available online in all states

Program: NETW

The associate degree in Networking Technology offers students a foundation of classwork and hands-on experiences with network systems commonly found in the industry. Students will analyze the technologies comprising network infrastructures to allow for the successful transfer and use of mission-critical information. Students will learn how to install, configure, secure, administer, design, and troubleshoot computer networks. This program will prepare students to take the CompTIA A+ certification exam, the CompTIA Security+ certification exam, and the CompTIA Network+ certification exam.

Graduates of this degree plan will achieve the following program and institutional outcomes:

• Effectively communicate with end users, managers, and peers of a technical and non-technical nature.
• Understand the process of installing, configuring, and troubleshooting hardware and software components in an organization.
• Identify basic routing technologies and network topologies.
• Use information technology to apply logical, legal, and ethical principles in performing industry-related tasks or projects in a global systems environment.
• Identify vulnerabilities, threats, and risk mitigation strategies when securing information systems.
• Design and administer networks through installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network hardware and software components.
• Utilize current technology and resources to identify a research need, locate and evaluate necessary  and available information, and then use it appropriately to communicate findings in visual, written, or oral formats.
• Integrate new and prior knowledge, skills, and behaviors acquired through learning to engage in career, life, and academic pursuits.
• Examine individual thinking strategies through reflection, analysis, and evaluation to adjust learning processes focused on continual improvement.
• Follow established methods of scientific inquiry and quantitative reasoning to form conclusions and make decisions.
• Assess academic, life, and career situations that promote cultural sensitivity, global and economic awareness, and a sense of belonging.