Program Overview

Network Engineering, Certificate of Competency (NETC)

Program Description

Effective: Fall 2016

This certificate option will provide students with a knowledge base and skill set teaching students the various types of computers and networking devices, network connectivity and communications, current industry standard client and server operating systems and networking security concepts. The program is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment as Networking Support Technicians. Students will learn the components that make up a computing system and network, along with learning how to utilize industry standard applications, operating systems, troubleshooting utilities and security related hardware and software. The program will provide students with necessary skills to use and troubleshoot common applications and their problems, install and configure current industry standard operating systems, connect computers together through LAN and WAN technologies and devices and provide an understanding of how to apply and implement secure network administration procedures and policies.

Career

Faculty Focus

Associate Professor and Program Coordinator of Network Engineering Anthony Straccione teaches students the cutting-edge computer network and cyber security content. In addition to Network Engineering, he coordinates the new Cyber Security degree programs which prepare students for the COMPTIA Security+ certification exams. Straccione earned a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from American InterContinental University.

Program Details

• Degree Awarded: Certificate
• Division: Business, Computing & Social Science
• Academic Plan Outcomes: Apply Now Request Information

Additional Information

• Effective: Fall 2016
• Program Coordinator: Anthony Straccione, Associate Professor and Program Coordinator of Network Engineering