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Computer and Network Administration AAS
Business Department | A.A.S. Associate of Applied Science Degree | 2 years
Earn your Associate of Applied Science Degree in Network Administration from Clackamas Community College. In as little as two years, learn the skills needed for a career in the computer industry
Take the first steps toward your career in the computer industry with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer and Network Administration. Job opportunities include:
- Network specialist
- Computer service technician
- Field engineer
Computer and Network Administration AAS
You will develop some exiting new skills in this program. Among these new skills, you should be able to:
- Explain basic troubleshooting processes and procedures
- Operate, install, manage and troubleshoot major desktop operating systems
- Work effectively in a team environment
Careers
Career opportunities include:
- network specialist
- computer service technician
- field engineer
- customer service engineer
- computer technician
- PC/LAN support specialist
Job Market
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PROGRAM CODE: AAS.COMPNETADMIN
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.
Computer & Network Administration Core Requirements
Complete 9 credits of CS-280
- CS-280
- Computer Science/CWE
- 9
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
Computation Related Instruction
Complete 3 credits. See catalog for approved Related Instruction Courses.
Communication Related Instruction
Complete WR-101 or WR-227Z
- WR-101
- Workplace Writing
- 4
- WR-227Z
- Technical Writing
- 4
Human Relations Related Instruction
Complete 3-4 credits. See catalog for approved Related Instruction Courses.
PE/Health/Safety Related Instruction
Complete 1 credit. See catalog for approved Related Instruction Courses.
Program Electives
Complete 10-13 credits of Computer & Network Administration Program Electives. See catalog for a complete list of Computer & Network Administration Program electives.
Note: Students may not take more than six credits of CWE in any one term.
