Programs - General Description

National Avg. Salary: (Annually)
- Starting:
  $33000
- Experienced:
  $60000
Local Avg. Salary: (Annually)
- Starting:
  $30000
- Experienced:
  $56000
Completion Time
(in months)
- 22
Waiting List:
- No

Paul Anderson

Instructor

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Computer Technology - Network Systems Management Degree

Technical and General Education Division

General Description | Semester Layout | Course Requirements | Printable Checklist

Mission

To provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques for database administration and computer networking. Our mission is also to prepare individuals for entry-level positions as database and networking specialists. The program provides students with the skills necessary to fit into a variety of information systems infrastructures by applying concepts to a wide variety of equipment and architectures. Additionally, the program prepares students for industry recognized certifications such as A+ and CCNA.

Description

The Network Systems Management program prepares students for entry-level positions as network administrators, network managers, network designers, network operations specialists, network technicians, network installers or network support specialists.

The goal is to give students the ability to fit into a variety of information systems infrastructures by teaching basic concepts within the framework of a wide variety of equipment and architectures. The program prepares students for the CompTIA A+, Network+, and the Cisco CCNA exams.

NOTE: If students place in developmental courses, they must complete CPT 100 and IST 101.

Accreditations, Approvals, and Certifications

This program has been accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) (Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs 7007 College Boulevard Suite 420 Overland Park, KS 66211 913.339.9356 ) .

Program Entrance Requirements

Course Level	Required Courses
High School	Algebra I
College	None
NOTE: A grade of "C" or better is required for each prerequisite course.

Other	Required
Diploma or GED	No
Approval/Permission Needed -- Application Process	No
Prior Experience/Observation	No
Minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.0	No
Current CPR Certification by American Heart Association or American Red Cross	No
First Aid Certification	No
Hepatitis B Immunization or Signed Informed Refusal or Titer	No
MMR Immunization or Titer	No
Chicken Pox Vaccination or Titer	No
Two-step PPD / Chest X-Ray	No
Medical Examination Forms are provided by the college and should be current (within one year) and complete.	No
Dental Examination Forms are provided by the college and should be current (within one year) and complete. Dental health must meet departmental standards.	No
Technical Standards Forms are provided by the college and should be current (within one year) and complete.	No
Negative Drug Screen	No
Satisfactory Background Check	No
Other Diplomas, Licensures, etc.	No
Recent Photograph Photograph will not be returned.	No

Academic Standards

Standard Criteria	Required
Courses requiring a grade of "C" or better Any course with one of the following prefixes: CPT, IST	Yes
Courses that may not be attempted more than twice Any course with one of the following prefixes: CPT, IST	Yes
Complete or Maintain CPR Certification by American Heart Association or American Red Cross	No
Curriculum Completion Requirement	No
Drug Calculation Competency Students must demonstrate drug calculation competency each semester in order to progress in curriculum courses.	No
Dismissal Policy	No
Re-entry Policy	No

Graduation Requirements

Complete all required courses specified in the curriculum.
Fulfill all financial obligations to the College.
Achieve a cumulative final GPA of 2.0.
Earn at least 25 percent of the total credit hours of his/her curriculum at FDTC. Exceptions can be made only by the Vice President for Academic Affairs.