Computer and Network Administration AAS

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Computer and Network Administration AAS

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Description and Outcomes

PROGRAM CODE: AAS.COMPNETADMIN

The Computer & Network Administration program prepares students for technical support careers specializing in network administration and maintenance. Students may earn either a one-year Computer & Network Administration Certificate or two-year AAS. The course work emphasizes development of analytical and problem-solving skills in addition to specific hardware and software configurations. Cooperative Work Experience (CWE) is supervised real-world employment that supplements the academic classroom environment.

For students interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree, the Computer & Network Administration AAS articulates to a Bachelor of Applied Science in Technology and Management at Oregon Tech.

RELATED INSTRUCTION OUTCOMES

Computation (3 credits- See page 82 for course list)

Use appropriate mathematics to solve problems.

Communication (1 course- WR-101 Communication Skills: Occupational Writing or WR-121 English Composition)

Read actively, think critically, and write purposefully and capably for professional audiences.

Human Relations (3-4 credits- See page 82 for course list)

Engage in ethical communication processes that accomplish goals.

Physical Education/Health/Safety/First Aid (1 credit- courses with HE, HPE, or PE prefix)

Use effective life skills to improve and maintain mental and physical wellbeing.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

demonstrate all the program learning outcomes of the Computer & Network Administration Certificate;
operate, install, manage, and troubleshoot major server operating systems;
understand advanced network technologies and implement intricate internetwork infrastructures;
understand and demonstrate basic computer and network security principles;
develop, implement, and document an integrated information systems project;
communicate the importance of professional and ethical responsibilities and be aware of codes of conduct and other sources of guidance for professionally ethical decision making;
articulate and justify technical solutions to an audience through oral, written, and graphical communication.

Complete the following Core Requirements

CS-125H
HTML & Web Site Design
3

CS-135DB
Microsoft Access
3

CS-140
Introduction to Operating Systems
4

CS-151
Networking 1
4

CS-152
Networking 2
4

CS-153
Networking 3
4

CS-225
Computer End User Support
3

CS-227
Computer Hardware & Repair
4

CS-228
Computer OS Maintenance & Repair
4

CS-240L
Linux Administration I
4

CS-240M
MacOS Administration
3

CS-240W
Windows Desktop Administration
3

CS-275
Database Design
3

CS-279W
Windows Server Administration
4

CS-284
Network Security
3

CS-288W
Windows Network Administration
4

CS-297N
Networking Capstone
4

Total Credits Required: 90-95