Delaware County Community College
Associate in Applied Science, Information Technology - Network Engineering
Philadelphia, USA
Associate of Applied Science
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Associate in Applied Science in Information Technology - Network Engineering focuses on essential skills in networking and systems administration.
This two-year program covers topics like network design, security, and troubleshooting, preparing you for a career in IT.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue roles such as network engineer, system administrator, or IT support specialist.
Opportunities exist in various sectors, including tech companies, educational institutions, and government agencies, offering a pathway to a rewarding career in technology.
The Network Engineering specialization prepares students for employment as networking specialists in the communications industry. The material presented in the Network Engineering curriculum provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully complete many of the exams required for the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) and Microsoft (MS) certifications.
Start Date
Every semester.
- Fall Semester: Late August
- Spring Semester: Early January
- Summer Semester: Late May
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Install and configure a Linux network operating system
- Install and configure an MS Windows Network operating system
- Administer, manage, and troubleshoot a Linux operating system
- Administer, manage, and troubleshoot an MS Windows operating system; Analyze, test, and propose solutions for problems relating to network cabling, hubs, servers, workstations, and other physical network devices
- Analyze, test, and propose solutions relating to network printing; Analyze, test, and propose solutions for problems relating to network protocols, including the Internet protocol suite (TCP/IP)
Course requirements are available below.