Network Administrator (2145)
Networking refers to the system that connects an
organization’s computers, office to office, or location to location. It
allows networked users to retrieve information from the mainframe, as well as connect
to voice mail, e-mail and the Internet.
Network administrators have essential hands-on skills and
knowledge of theory and concepts. They are responsible for installing, configuring,
repairing and managing computer and network hardware and software. This program
offers the training and knowledge you’ll need to administer networks in
Microsoft, Linux and Cisco environments. It is a stepping stone to
industry-recognized certifications and high-paying opportunities.
A 180-hour internship is a required part of this degree program.
FCCJ is the regional resource for employers in every type of technology. Our
partnerships with Cisco Systems, Dell, IBM, Microsoft, Oracle and Sun Microsystems
provide career connections. An FCCJ intranet site posts jobs targeting our students.
Graduates are regularly employed by CSX, JEA, Blue Cross Blue Shield, the City of
Jacksonville, Medtronic, Mayo Clinic and other regional employers including the
government and military.
Two technical certificates are included as options
within this degree program: Information Technology Technician
(Desktop Support) and Information Technology Management (Systems Administrator). Students may choose to pursue this A.S.
or A.A.S. degree and earn technical certificates while completing
the requirements for the degree, or pursue one or more certificate
programs to develop or upgrade their skills in a particular field.
Contact an advisor or counselor to determine the career education
path that is best for you.
Starting annual salaries for Jacksonville average $35,000 – $40,000, the Florida
average is $57,021 and the national average is $58,480.
After completing the program, students can pursue industry-recognized
certifications such as CompTIA’s A+ Micromcomputer Technician
and Network+ Network Technician certifications, Microsoft’s Certified
Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification, Cisco’s Certified
Network Associate (CCNA) certification, and various Linux certifications.
This associate degree articulates into a bachelor of science degree program in Computer Information Systems at Nova Southeastern University.
See more information
on articulation.
Estimated tuition for Florida residents is $4,183 (as of 07/06).
Contact program manager for textbook, fees and material costs.
Network Administrator (2145)
Curriculum
| General Education Courses |
| ENC 1101 |
English Composition I |
3 |
| |
*Mathematics |
3 |
| |
*Humanities |
3 |
| |
*Social and Behavioral Sciences |
3 |
| |
*Communication — Category B |
3 |
| |
Credit Hours |
15 |
| Professional Courses |
| CGS 1060 |
Introductory Computer Concepts |
3 |
| or CGS 1570 Microcomputer Applications |
|
| CGS 1071 |
Network Technician Foundations |
3 |
| CGS 1824 |
Internet Foundations |
3 |
| CDA 1302 |
Hardware Configuration |
3 |
| CDA 1403 |
Software Configuration |
3 |
| CEN 1527 |
Network Configuration |
3 |
| or
**CET 2600 Cisco I and CET 2610 Cisco II |
|
| CEN 1528 |
Internetwork Configuration |
3 |
| or
**CET 2615 Cisco III and CET 2620 Cisco IV |
|
| CEN 1300 |
Microsoft Desktop Administration |
3 |
| CEN 1304 |
Microsoft Server Administration |
3 |
| COP 2341 |
Linux Workstation Administration |
3 |
| COP 2347 |
Linux Network Administration |
3 |
| CEN 2305 |
Microsoft Network Adminstration |
3 |
| CEN 1943 |
Internship |
3 |
| |
Credit Hours |
39 |
| Professional Electives |
| CDA, CEN, CET, CGS, CIS or COP prefix courses |
|
| |
Credit Hours |
9 |
Total Credit Hours: 63
*Refer to A.S. degree General
Education Requirements.
**If Cisco Academy courses 1-4 are taken, CET 2610 and CET 2620
will be substituted for the CEN 1527 and CEN 1528 requirements.
CET 2600 and CET 2615 will be applied toward the professional
electives requirement.
You have two options in this program: the associate in science
(A.S.) degree, which can prepare you for employment or transfer
to a state university, and the associate in applied science (A.A.S.)
degree, which is intended primarily for students who want immediate
employment after graduation. If you choose the A.S. degree you
must take MAC 1105, MGF 1106 or a higher level mathematics. The
A.A.S. degree requires MAT 1033 or higher. Please see an advisor
to determine the option that is best for you.
