Computer Network Administration

Computer networks enable computers to talk to one another allowing users to share computer resources. It should not be surprising then that computer networks have become the backbone of every business, education, and government institution that uses computers. Computer network professionals create and support networks to ensure they operate efficiently and securely.

Candidates for this program should be naturally curious and almost passionate about computers. Computer Network Administration students need to be committed to a lifelong learning experience as this is an extremely dynamic field. This is not a program of study where you learn how to use computers or sit in front of a computer inputting data into pre-programmed applications.

Graduates of this program will learn how networks enable computer users to share computer resources and study how network information is transmitted through various media. Instruction includes such areas as: network architecture, data integrity, troubleshooting, system administration, protocol, security, and future networking trends.

This is an evening program.

Admission Requirements:
High School diploma (minimum 75% average) or GED Diploma with a minimum score of 2500

Minimum Degree Requirements:

1. A total of at least 70 semester credit hours with a Quality Point Average 2.0
2. General Education Requirements:
   College Seminar (GS100) or College Success (GS102)*
   Basic Communication (EN101 or EN200)
   Humanities (Literature Elective: 3 credits)
   Natural Science (3-4 credits)
   Mathematics (3-4 credits)
   Philosophy/Religious Studies  (PH103, PH204)
   Social Science (6 credits)
3. Program Requirements:*
   CNA101, CNA105, CNA112, CNA115, CNA208, CNA210, CNA260, CNA264, CNA274
   Business or Computer Network Administration Elective (3 credits)
4. Other Requirements:*
   Business (BU106, BU207)
   Liberal Arts (3 credits)

*A minimum grade of "C" (2.0) is required.