NETWORK ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

A Network Engineering Technology student stands in front of a display of networking cables

PROGRAM INFORMATION: Are you interested in knowing how the internet works, building things and working with computers? Are you familiar with the components and software aspects of a computer and interested in pursuing a career in the computer sciences? Then you may be a candidate for the Network Engineering Technology program at A.W. Beattie Career Center. Students will construct various types of network cables, install network cards and drivers, set up peer-to-peer networks and create network neighborhoods for several host computers. Lab exercises include setting up and troubleshooting Netscape and Internet Explorer, as well as participating in corresponding online curriculum. Each semester, students receieve a semester completion certificate from the Cisco Academy. Students completing the two-year program will be elligible to test for the Cisco Certified Network Associates Certification. Students with CCNA certification receive preference when seeking employment.

 

 

COURSES OF STUDY

NETWORK ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY: Students enrolled in the Network Engineering Technology program will study a variety of subjects, not limited to:

A Network Engineering Technology student working on a networking rack

  • The OSI Model
  • Wide Area Networks (WAN)
  • Structured Cabling
  • WANs and Routers
  • Network Management
  • Local Area Networks (LAN)
  • Network Design/Documentation
  • Routing/Addressing Protocols
  • TCP/IP
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    CAREER POTENTIAL

    NETWORK ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY: Students who successfully complete the Network Engineering Technology program may look forward to careers in the following fields after continued study/work experience, not limited to:

    A Network Engineering Technology student poses next to a project

  • Network Technician
  • Network Installer
  • Computer Network Engineer
  • System Administrator
  • Help Desk
  • Router Programmer
  • Network Analyst
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