AA/AS in Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

This applied two-year credential in computer maintenance and networking readies students to keep computers running in a networked workplace. Learners work with hardware, operating systems and network equipment, and the coursework lines up with widely recognized industry exams including A+, Network+ and Security+. The degree grows out of a ladder of smaller credentials. A network administration certificate covers networking basics, Linux, Microsoft systems and server management, while a network technician certificate centers on the fundamentals needed for a networking exam. A one-year support technician track and an occupational skills award round out the options. Students can leave after an early credential and look for entry-level work, or keep going and combine these technical certificates with the general education core to earn the full degree.