Program Code: AAS.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 Computer & Network Administration Certificate or two-year AAS. 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 AAS articulates to a Bachelor of Applied Science in Technology and Management at Oregon Tech.
Oregon Tech Transfer Courses
The Computer & Network Administration program, in cooperation with Oregon Tech, offers a number of transferable classes into Oregon Tech’s Bachelor of Applied Technology and Management degree program. Students planning to continue their studies at a four-year college should consult an advisor to obtain the most recent transfer information.
For information contact Rick Carino, 503-594-3167, or rcarino@clackamas.edu
Related Instruction Outcomes
Computation
- 3 credits - See Related Instruction for course list
- Use appropriate mathematics to solve problems
Communication
- 1 course - WR-101 Workplace Writing or WR-227Z Technical Writing
- Read actively, think critically, and write purposefully and capably for professional audiences
Human Relations
- 3-4 credits - See Related Instruction for course list
- Engage in ethical communication processes that accomplish goals
Physical Education/Health/Safety/First Aid
- 1 credit - See Related Instruction for course list
- Use effective life skills to improve and maintain mental and physical well being
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;
- operate, install, manage, and troubleshoot major server operating systems;
- understand advanced network technologies and implement intricate internetwork infrastructures;
- understand and demonstrate basic computer and network security principles;
- develop, implement, and document an integrated information systems project;
- communicate the importance of professional and ethical responsibilities and be aware of codes of conduct and other sources of guidance for professionally ethical decision making;
- articulate and justify technical solutions to an audience through oral, written, and graphical communication.
Career opportunities include:
- network specialist
- computer service technician
- field engineer
- customer service engineer
- computer technician
- PC/LAN support specialist
