ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE (A.A.S.)
(HEGIS Code Number 5199)
Program Director: Hal P. Kingsley
(716) 827-2558, Room 352

Lab Director: Jeff Lesinski

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 a night program and new program students may start their Program Course sequence in the Fall or Spring Semester.

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. Core Curriculum Requirements:
   College Seminar (GS100) - Satisfactory grade required
   Business (BU106, BU107, BU207)
   Humanities (EN101, EN102)
   Mathematics (MA101)
   Philosophy (PH103 and one 3 credit philosophy elective)
   Social Science (two 3 credit social science electives)
3. Program Requirements:*
   (CNA101, CNA105, CNA112, CNA115, CNA208, CNA210, CNA260, CNA264, CNA274)
   One 3 credit hour CNA Elective
   One 3 credit hour, Business, Computer Studies, or Computer Network Elective
   *A minimum grade of "C" (2.0) is required.
   

First Year - First Semester

First Year - Second Semester

Business, Computer Science or Computer Network Elective
Social Science Elective

Second Year - First Semester

Computer Network Elective
Philosophy Elective
Social Science Elective

Second Year - Second Semester

Liberal Arts Elective

Would you like more information on this or other programs? Fill out our Information Request Form or call 716-826-1200. Requests by mail may be sent to Trocaire College, Office of Admissions, 360 Choate Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14220 or e-mail us at Trocaire College. Please indicate your name, mailing address (including zip code), phone number and the program you are interested in.