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 catalog for course list)

Use appropriate mathematics to solve problems.

Communication (1 course- WR-101 Workplace Writing or WR-227Z Technical Writing)

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

Human Relations (3-4 credits- see catalog for course list)

Engage in ethical communication processes that accomplish goals.

Physical Education/Health/Safety/First Aid (1 credit- see catalog for course list)

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
4

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: 92-96