Program Overview
The Network Administration program at Community College of Philadelphia equips students with the technical and administrative skills to manage network technology businesses. The program emphasizes project management, team leadership, and the installation and support of computer operating systems and network servers. Graduates are prepared for careers in network technology, including Computer Network Architect, Information Security Analyst, and Telecommunications Engineering Specialist.
Program Outline
Outline:
The Network Administration program at Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to manage a network technology business. The program emphasizes both the technical and administrative aspects of network management, with a focus on project management techniques and team leadership. Students will also learn to install and support computer operating systems and major network server types, as well as determine the hardware/software needs for networks. The program is designed to be completed in four semesters, with students taking a total of 61 credits. The program includes the following courses:
- Semester 1
- CIS 103 - Introduction to Information Technology
- CIS 150 - Network Technology
- ENGL 101 - English Composition I or ENGL 101H - English Composition I (Honors)
- CIS 105 - Computer Systems Maintenance
- Semester 2
- ENGL 102 - The Research Paper or ENGL 102H - The Research Paper (Honors)
- FNMT 118 - Intermediate Algebra or higher MATH
- MNGT 121 - Introduction to Business
- CIS 204 - Fundamentals of Linux and Unix
- CIS 252 - Managing Network Servers
- Semester 3
- SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology or SOC 101H - Introduction to Sociology (Honors) or SOC 115 - Gender and Society or ANTH 112 - Cultural Anthropology
- CIS 106 - Introduction to Computer Programming
- CIS 256 - Network Routing and Switching
- CIS 259 - Computing and Network Security
- Semester 4
- AET 102 - Science Technology and Public Policy or CHEM 103 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I (Non-Lab Based) or PHYS 108 - Descriptive Astronomy or PHYS 125 - Musical Acoustics or EASC 111 - Environmental Conservation or EASC 111H - Environmental Conservation (Honors)
- ENGL 117 - Group and Team Communication or ENGL 115 - Public Speaking
- CIS 205 - Database Management Systems
Careers:
Graduates of the Network Administration program at CCP will be prepared for a variety of careers in the field of network technology, including:
- Computer Network Architect
- Computer Network Support Specialist
- Information Security Analyst
- Telecommunications Engineering Specialist The median salary for these careers in the greater Philadelphia region is $112,000, with a projected job growth of 12% over the next decade.
