Information Technology Network Engineering Technology - Mercer County Community College

Information Technology Network Engineering Technology from Mercer County Community College is a Campus Associate Information Technology degree that prepares you for a IT career. The Information Technology A.A.S. degree program, based on guidelines developed by the Association for Computing Machinery, prepares students for entry-level jobs and careers in positions that support computing in a networked environment. The degree and the four concentrations prepare students for a wide variety of positions such as network cabling specialist, network technician, network administrator, help desk specialist, PC technician, microcomputer technician, technical support specialist, and customer service representative. Successful graduates will be able to: explain computing practices and procedures commonly found in an organization; use printed and online documentation; understand, install, and configure computer and Internet hardware and software; describe and understand network topologies, protocols, and standards; describe the organization of the Internet; sit for the A+ and Network+ certification examinations; describe and use the basic tools for computer and network security; employ problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and correct problems; work effectively as individuals and in teams to install and implement complex integrated IT systems; demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills. Successful graduates in the Network Engineering Technology concentration (A4710) will be able to: prepare for important industry certifications, including A+, NET+, Server+, Security+, Linux+, Microsoft's MCTS, MCITP, MCSA, and MCSE, Cisco's CCNA, and the CISSP. install, configure, manage, upgrade, and secure PCs and local area network hardware and software; understand network management and connectivity as well as internetworking protocols and standards; implement and troubleshoot complex networks; install, deploy, and administer Windows and Linux desktop and server operating systems, and Cisco routing and switching equipment; implement TCP/IP for cross-platform and Internet connectivity, and identify security risks and control resource access using various security techniques View more details on Mercer County Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Information Technology courses.