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Computer and Network Administration CC
Business Department | 3 CC - Certificate of Completion | 1 year
Earn your certificate in Computer and Network Administration from Clackamas Community College. In as little as one year, learn the skills needed for a career in the computer industry.
Take the first steps toward your career in the computer industry with a certificate in Computer and Network Administration. In as little as one year you can learn the skills needed for technical support careers specializing in network administration and maintenance. Job opportunities include:
- Network specialist
- Computer service technician
- Field engineer
Computer and Network Administration CC
You will develop some exciting 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: CC.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 Certificate of Completion or two-year Associate of Applied Science degree. 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 Associate of Applied Science 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.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- explain basic troubleshooting processes and procedures from initial diagnosis to final documentation and reporting,
- explain and demonstrate how to interact and communicate effectively with people of different technical backgrounds and professional positions;
- operate, install, manage, and troubleshoot major desktop operating systems;
- identify, install, and troubleshoot computer and network hardware components;
- understand fundamental network technologies and implement a basic local area network;
- exhibit good teamwork skills and serve as effective members of project teams.
Computer & Network Administration Core Requirements
Complete 3 credits of CS-280
- CS-280
- Computer Science/CWE
- 3
Complete the following Core Requirements
- CS-125H
- HTML & Web Site Design
- 4
- CS-140
- Introduction to Operating Systems
- 4
- CS-151
- Networking 1
- 4
- CS-152
- Networking 2
- 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-240W
- Windows Desktop Administration
- 3
- CS-279W
- Windows Server Administration
- 4
Computation Related Instruction
Complete 3 credits. See catalog for approved Related Instruction Courses.
Communication Related Instruction
Complete WR-101 or WR-121Z
- WR-227Z
- Technical Writing
- 4
Complete WR-101 or WR-227Z
- WR-101
- Workplace Writing
- 4
Human Relations Related Instruction
Complete 3-4 credits. See catalog for approved Related Instruction Courses.
Program Electives
Complete 3-5 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.
