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Network Engineering Technology
Associate in Applied Science Degree in Information Technology
Certificate of Proficiency
The Network Engineering Technology option of the Information Technology program prepares persons to become network administrators or network engineers. Students learn to install, manage, troubleshoot and upgrade computer networks.
Successful graduates of the program should be able to:
- install local area networks;
- manage local area networks;
- troubleshoot local area networks;
- upgrade local area networks;
- use existing application software packages, utilities, subroutines, libraries, and all associated documentation;
- troubleshoot PCs, network wiring and network distribution systems;
- create, interpret, and use program specifications and documentation;
- work effectively as a member of a team and communicate effectively with computer professionals as well as non-technical clients;
- adapt to changing operating systems, equipment, languages, and applications software;
- understand the ethical, social, and economic implications of computer usage.
Graduates who excel in their studies will be encouraged to seek formal certification through Microsoft's Certified Professional (MCP) and Certified System Administrator and Engineer (MCSA/MCSE) examinations or through Novell's Certified Novell Administrator (CNA) examination, and through various Cisco career certification examinations (CCNA/P). In addition, they are encouraged to seek certification through CompTIA's A+ and Network+ (NET+) examinations, and to pursue any other credentials as may be appropriate.
MCCC is located close to many corporate and governmental computing centers that employ vendor-certified personnel. The college has been successful in assisting graduates in obtaining employment through its cooperative education program and Career Services job search services. The Certificate of Proficiency is available for those seeking only the essential technical competencies generally required for entry-level employment.
Admission to Network Engineering Technology requires a high school diploma or
equivalent with one year of algebra and computer literacy. Students may study
full-time or part-time. Certain specialized courses may be offered only in the evening.
Related Programs of Study
Email your questions to networking@mccc.edu
Degree Curriculum
| Code |
Course (lecture/lab hours) |
Credits |
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NET |
101 |
PC Services and Support (2/4) |
4 |
|
NET |
104 |
Networking Essentials (2/2) |
3 |
|
NET |
106 |
PC Systems Software (2/2) |
3 |
|
ENG |
101 |
English Composition I (3/0) |
3 |
|
NET |
120 |
Windows Desktop OS Administration (2/2) |
3 |
| |
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NET |
122 |
Windows Server OS Administration (2/2) |
3 |
|
NET |
130 |
Interconnecting Network Devices (2/2) |
3 |
|
MAT |
- |
Mathematics elective (3/0)
Select MAT 107 or 108. |
3 |
|
ENG |
112 |
English Composition II with Speech (3/0)
Students considering transfer should take ENG 102 and
CMN 111 in place of ENG 112. |
3 |
|
NET |
250 |
NetWare LAN Administration (2/2) |
3 |
| - |
- |
Diversity & Global Perspective elective |
3 |
| |
|
NET |
124 |
Network Infrastructure Administration (2/2) |
3 |
|
NET |
126 |
Network Directory Services Administration (2/2) |
3 |
|
EET |
130 |
Fundamentals of Electronics (2/2) |
3 |
|
IST |
109 |
Introduction to Programming (2/2) |
3 |
|
NET |
254 |
NetWare Advanced Networking Topics (2/2) |
3 |
| |
|
BUS |
101 |
Introduction to Business (3/0) |
3 |
|
HPE |
110 |
Concepts of Health and Fitness (1/2)
HPE 111 is an acceptable alternative. |
2 |
|
NET |
- |
NET core elective
Select NET 200 series course. |
3 |
| - |
- |
Networking elective
Select NET 200 series course or
C0S 131,
NET 212/214, or
EET 214/215. |
3 |
| - |
- |
General Education electives:
Select courses from the following general education categories:
|
6 |
| Total |
66 |
Certificate Curriculum
| Code |
Course (lecture/lab hours) |
Credits |
|
NET |
101 |
PC Services and Support (2/4) |
4 |
|
NET |
104 |
Networking Essentials (2/2) |
3 |
|
NET |
106 |
PC Systems Software
(2/2) |
3 |
|
ENG |
101 |
English Composition I (3/0) |
3 |
|
NET |
120 |
Windows Desktop OS Administration (2/2) |
3 |
| |
|
NET |
- |
NET core courses
Select any combination of NET 100 and/or NET 200 series courses. |
12 |
|
NET |
- |
Networking electives
Select any combination of NET 100 and/or NET 200 series courses and/or
C0S 131,
NET 212/214, and
EET 214/215. |
6 |
| Total |
34 |
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