This curriculum prepares graduates for employment as network technicians, network administrators, system administrators, or support technicians with organizations that utilize computer technology to manage information. Students will learn how to use technologies to provide reliable transmission and delivery of data, voice, image, and video communications. Emphasis is placed on the implementation and management of network software and the implementation and management of hardware such as switches and routers. Graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions with businesses, educational and healthcare systems, and governmental agencies that rely on computer systems to design and manage information. Graduates will be well positioned to obtain the following industry standard certifications:
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate
- Cisco CCNA
- A+ exam 220-1001
Learning Outcomes
- Examine networking systems and identify security risks.
- Develop a website using HTML and CSS.
- Develop LAN/WAN solutions for a given network scenario.
Contact Information
Pathways
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Technical Standards
The Information Technology – Network Management program technical standards have been developed to inform students of the nonacademic essential functions of the program and profession. Examples are not all inclusive.
| Standard |
Essential Function |
Examples |
Communication
Oral / Written |
- Skills sufficient to communicate information and ideas so others will understand
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- Communicate with coworkers and customers via email, phone, or face-to-face
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| Mobility / Motor Skills |
- Motor skills sufficient to move the hands and use hands to grasp or manipulate objects
- Ability to perform basic computer functions
- Ability to work in varied spaces
- Mobility sufficient to perform physical activities that require occasional use of arms and legs and moving the whole body
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- Move a computer mouse, press multiple keyboard keys simultaneously, etc.
- Work spaces may include heights, crawlspaces, or confined spaces
- Physical activities may include:
- Bending
- Squatting
- Lifting
- Carrying
- Crawling
- Climbing
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| Physical Strength and Stamina |
- Ability to sit at computer for extended periods of time
- Ability sufficient to lift and carry equipment
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- Sit for extended periods to finish projects
- Carry and set up equipment such as servers, routers/switches, cabling, etc.
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Sensory
- Sight
- Sound
- Taste
- Touch
- Smell
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- Visual skills sufficient to see details at close range
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- Work with wires and switches
- Distinguish small details on computer monitor
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| Environmental / Occupational Exposure |
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| Field or Industry Professional Standards |
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Disability Services Statement
Wilkes Community College is an ADA compliant institution. WCC does not discriminate based on a disability in the admissions process or in access to its programs, services, and/or activities for qualified individuals who meet eligibility requirements. WCC will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with documented disabilities who are eligible to receive or participate in college programs, services, and/or activities. If a student believes that he/she cannot meet one or more of a program’s essential functions without accommodations, the student is encouraged to disclose this to Disability Services as soon as possible.
Associate to Bachelor Agreements
An Associate to Bachelor agreement is an opportunity for students to complete their Associate's degree at Wilkes Community College and then transfer into a specified program at a partnering four-year institution for their Bachelor's degree. Wilkes Community College has the following Associate to Bachelor agreements for our Network Management graduates:
