Information Technology: Network Administration

Scott O'Connor, Program Coordinator
Email address: oconnosf@alfredstate.edu

The Bachelor of Technology degree in information technology: network administration at Alfred State is designed to prepare you to enter the workforce as an IT professional with a special emphasis in the growing field of networking. After completing the course work, you will have a strong foundation to obtain professional certification in: Cisco Certified Network Association (CCNA), CCNA Security, Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist, CompTIA A+, and Network+. Core courses will also provide you with a foundation in other essential areas, including web server administration, programming, database applications, and microcomputer systems. And a full-semester internship will give you the hands-on experience employers are looking for.

Advantages

Due to the solid foundation in all the major fields of information technology, the job opportunities for graduates are wide and numerous.

Articulation agreements have been established with many community colleges and additional agreements are in development. It is possible, with careful selection of courses, to transfer from a variety of associate degrees, including computer information systems, information technology, computer science, and others. The computer information systems degree (AAS) at Alfred State is especially well suited for transfer into this degree at the junior level.

Organizations of all types and sizes need computer professionals. Due to the solid foundation in all the major areas of computer information technology and systems, job opportunities for graduates are wide and numerous. They include network administrators, systems analysts, project managers, user support, web developers, security specialists, IT managers, and technical support staff, to name just a few.

Employment and continuing education rate of 100 percent – 100 percent are employed.

Computer Engineering Technology
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science
Cyber Security
Information Technology: Applications Software Development
Information Technology: Web Development

Required: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2

Required Course Prerequisites

If students do not place into MATH 1033 College Algebra, MATH 1084 Calculus I, MATH 1323 Quantitative Reasoning, 1034 College Algebra of Functions, 1054 Precalculus, or 2124 Statistical Methods & Analysis, then MATH 1014 Algebra Concepts is a required prerequisite for completion of the major.

Office of Accessibility Services

Students who believe they need a reasonable accommodation to properly participate in this program may contact Melanie Ryan in the Office of Accessibility Services. This office may be contacted by email at oas@alfredstate.edu  or by phone at 607-587-4506. Please keep in mind that some accommodations may take time to implement, so students seeking accommodations are encouraged to contact OAS as early as possible.

Required Equipment

A tier 2 laptop computer is required for students entering the information technology: network administration program. Laptop specifications are available at www.alfredstate.edu/required-laptops.