Bunker Hill Community College

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

NETWORK TECHNOLOGY AND ADMINISTRATION OPTION - 2009
Computer Information Technology Program
(Associate in Science Degrees):

This program prepares students with entry-level skills in various computer concentrations. Students take the required core courses as well as a cluster of courses in a specific concentration. Students choose elective courses from relevant disciplines within the college. Graduates of this program qualify for entry-level positions in businesses and work environments that rely on network functions.

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Overview

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This option prepares students to maintain network hardware and software so that people within the organization receive timely and accurate information. Using cable, fiber optics, or wireless communications, the option prepares students to configure, manage and maintain a company’s computer networking infrastructure. The option emphasizes networking technology for local area networks (LANs), and for connecting to larger networks (WANs) and to the Internet.

Career Outlook:
Graduates of this option may qualify as network administrators, responsible for day to day network operations as well as for entry-level networking positions, that may include hardware support and troubleshooting, software installation, and maintenance of a network.

Upon completetion of this option graduates will be able to:

• Have knowledge of the latest versions of Network Operating Systems (NOS) including UNIX, Linux and Microsoft Windows.
• Set up and configure a network.
• Set up user accounts and profiles to protect the network’s integrity and security.
• Qualify to take the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) Examination, the Comp TIA Network+ and Comp TIA A+ Certification examinations, the Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA) examination and the Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) examination.

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