2019-2020 College Catalog 
    
    May 08, 2024  
2019-2020 College Catalog [***ATTENTION: THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG***]

Computer Technician Advanced Certificate


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Designed to develop professional skills related to computer network, infrastructure, and security. Students in this program are encouraged to test for Network +, Security +, Server+, Linux+ industry certifications. Students may also apply credit hours earned in this program toward the Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Software Technology.

Program Goals


Overall, the program will provide students with a thorough understanding of computer support as a computer technician and acquire the knowledge to test for industry standard certifications related to the field. To build on the skills developed in the basic certificate, with a focus on computer network, infrastructure, and security. These skills will prepare students to test for Network +, Security +, Server+, Linux+ industry certifications.

Program Outcomes


Upon completion of the Advanced program, students will be able to:

  1. effectively deploy, install, and configure networking infrastructure;
  2. identify and explain network security;
  3. understand secure network architecture and systems design;
  4. explain risk management processes and concepts.

Program Outcomes Assessment for both Basic and Advanced will include:

  1. midterm and final exams;
  2. graded lab simulations.

Total Certificate Credit Hours: 19


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