Networking Specialist

Associate of Applied Technology

Degree Program

DAYS

(Network Administrator)

 

Program Acceptance:  Students accepted fall and spring

 

Program Duration:  7 quarters

 

Program Description:

 

The Networking Specialist program provides students with hands on and technical training in the concepts, principles, and techniques required to successfully design and implement computer networked services in a small to medium sized business. The student will study the elements of Cisco, Microsoft, and associated technologies necessary to create and manage these networks. The successful student will be qualified to join a networking team as a productive entry-level specialist.

 

Program Objectives:

 

The mission of the Networking Specialist program is to prepare knowledgeable qualified entry-level networkers who are able to setup, configure, and troubleshoot local area networks as well as wide area networks.  This is done by creating an environment where students can learn not only the theory of networking, but have sufficient hands-on experience to become certified and be proficient on the job. It is important that graduates from the program be capable of working as team members and adept at interfacing with both management and end users.

 

Employment Opportunities:

 

Networking Specialist Program graduates are in high demand by businesses with planned or existing networked computer infrastructures. Bureau of Labor statistics indicate that computer networking skills will be in high demand for the foreseeable future.

 

For information about the program concerning the following areas, contact:

 

Program Or Courses

Admissions Procedures

Financial Aid

Mr. Ken Simmons,

Mr. Hugh Frayne &      

Mr. Jim Poarch

Ms. Jo Anne Robinson, Dean

Mr. Brian Roberts, Director

Ms. Patrice Walker, Assist.

Networking Specialist

Advisors

Information and Engineering Technology

Admission Office

Financial Aid Office

706-771-4135,706-771-4136, 706-771-4137

706-771-5731

706-771-4028

706-771-4149

ksimmons@ augustatech.edu

hfrayne@augustatech.edu

jpoarch@augustatech.edu

jrobinso@augustatech.edu

bcrobert@ augustatech.edu

pwalker@ augustatech.edu

Rev 10/17/05

 

SEQUENCE OF COURSES FOR NETWORKING SPECIALIST (Network Administrator TRACK)  (DEGREE)  (DAYS)                                                    

 

Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 

111

 

 

FIRST QUARTER – FALL/SPRING

 

 

MAT

190

Mathematical Modeling

5

 

SCT

100

Introduction to Microcomputers

3

 

ENG

191

Composition and Rhetoric I

5

 

 

 

 

 

SECOND QUARTER – WINTER/SUMMER

 

PSY

191

Introductory Psychology

5

 

ENG

195

Technical Communications

5

 

or

 

OR

 

 

SPC

191

Fundamentals of Speech

(5)

 

CIS

106

Computer Concepts

5

 

THIRD QUARTER – SPRING/FALL

 

HUM

191

Introduction to Humanities

5

 

CIS

2321

Introduction to LANs and WANs

6

 

CIS

122

Microcomputer Installation and Maintenance

7

 

 

 

 

 

FOURTH QUARTER – SUMMER/WINTER

 

CIS

2322

Introduction to WANs and Routing

6

 

CIS

2149

Implementing Microsoft Windows Professional

6

 

ECO

193

Macroeconomics

5

 

FIFTH QUARTER – FALL/SPRING

 

CIS

105

Program Design and Development

5

 

CIS

2150

Implementing Microsoft Windows Server

6

 

CIS

276

Advanced Routers and Switches

6

 

 

 

 

 

SIXTH QUARTER – WINTER/SUMMER

 

CIS

2161

Structured Query Language(SQL)

7

 

CIS

2153

Implementing MS WIN Network Infrastructure

6

 

CIS

277

WAN Design

6

 

 

 

 

 

SEVENTH QUARTER – SPRING/FALL

 

 

CIS

1114

Fundamentals of Wireless LANs

6

 

CIS

1118

Implementing Network Security

6