Program

Computer Networking - CKD

North Shore Community College

For Credit? Yes

Credential(s): Associate's Degree

Program Description:

The Networking option prepares students for employment in network support and security in a variety of work environments, including professional offices, small businesses, government, and large corporations. Students are prepared for positions that require the maintenance of network hardware and software as well as troubleshooting networks. Among the employment opportunities for graduates are supporting local-area network (LAN), wide-area network (WAN), Internet, and intranet systems. The following background is recommended for this program: algebra and computer literacy. Students without this background may need to take prerequisite course work prior to enrolling in some of the courses required in this program. Students are strongly urged to meet with their academic advisor on a semester basis to review the program, and discuss course selections for successful completion of the program.