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    Network Administration

    The Network Administration Specialization studies network design, topologies for Local Area Networks (LAN) and wide Area Networks (WAN) for small- to medium-size companies, Network Operating Systems, and hardware. The concentration is on network management involving everything from design, implementation, and installing networking devices but also includes workstations installation, management of servers, and general maintenance of all devices on a network.

    Students have the option of obtaining employment using their computer skills or transferring to a four-year institution and receiving a baccalaureate degree. Some job opportunities are listed below:

    • Manage an entire network in a small- to medium-size business
    • Work in IT department with networking responsibilities
    • Develop your own consulting business
    • Computer Support Specialist
    • LAN or WAN Administrators
    • Network Technician

    Successful graduates of the Network Administration Specialization will be able to

    • construct an enterprise-level local area network,
    • implement an enterprise-level wide area network with interconnecting local area networks, and
    • employ current network security techniques, standards, and systems in LAN and WAN environments.