Rebekah Sanchez
Division Chair, Information Technology and Computer Science
Corinth
(940) 498-6480
rsanchez@nctc.edu
The Networking Technology Program is an exciting opportunity for those who find interest in computer networking. The curriculum provides learning opportunities and hands-on training in the fundamentals of CISCO, Network Security, Linux, and the Microsoft Windows Server platform.
Our labs offer all required equipment as outlined in the CISCO Networking Academy® as well as the most current versions of Windows Server.
Upon completion of the program, students may find employment with high-tech firms, school districts, Internet provider companies, government agencies, and other businesses that employ skilled networking technicians. The Networking curriculum has been developed with the assistance and advice of an Advisory Board which is composed of service area industry professionals.
Prerequisite: Students who do not currently type a minimum of 40 words per minute are encouraged to continuously improve their typing skills.
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science Degree, students will be able to:
- Communicate technical issues related to computer networks through presentations and reports, both written and verbal.
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in teams.
- Demonstrate the ability to implement network design and construct network info structure.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of the OSI and TCP layered models.
This degree can be completed through a mix of face-to-face, hybrid and online classes. Several of the courses are offered in an 8-week term, rather than a 16-week term. The program is designed to take two years to complete and consists of the following courses.
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