Computer Science Department | 3 CC - Certificate of Completion | 1 year

You will develop some exciting new skills in this program. Among these new skills, you should be able to:

• Explain basic troubleshooting processes and procedures
• Operate, install, manage and troubleshoot major desktop operating systems
• Work effectively in a team environment

Careers

Career opportunities include:

• network specialist
• computer service technician
• field engineer
• customer service engineer
• computer technician
• PC/LAN support specialist.

Job Market

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PROGRAM CODE: CC.COMPNETADMIN

The Computer & Network Administration program prepares students for technical support careers specializing in network administration and maintenance. Students may earn either a one-year Certificate of Completion or two-year Associate of Applied Science degree. The course work emphasizes development of analytical and problem-solving skills in addition to specific hardware and software configurations. Cooperative Work Experience (CWE) is supervised real-world employment that supplements the academic classroom environment. 

For students interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree, the Computer & Network Administration Associate of Applied Science articulates to a Bachelor of Applied Science in Technology and Management at Oregon Tech. 

RELATED INSTRUCTION OUTCOMES

Computation (3 credits- see catalog for course list)

• Use appropriate mathematics to solve problems.

Communication (1 course- WR-101 Communication Skills: Occupational Writing or WR-121Z Composition I)

• Read actively, think critically, and write purposefully and capably for professional audiences.

Human Relations (3-4 credits- see catalog for course list)

• Engage in ethical communication processes that accomplish goals.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

• explain basic troubleshooting processes and procedures from initial diagnosis to final documentation and reporting,
• explain and demonstrate how to interact and communicate effectively with people of different technical backgrounds and professional positions;
• operate, install, manage, and troubleshoot major desktop operating systems;
• identify, install, and troubleshoot computer and network hardware components;
• understand fundamental network technologies and implement a basic local area network;
• exhibit good teamwork skills and serve as effective members of project teams.