CT State Community College Catalog 2023-2024
- New students enrolling for the first time in Fall 2023 will begin as students of Connecticut State Community College under this catalog.
- Continuing students from one of the 12 community colleges will be transitioned into a CT State program in this catalog as of the start of the Fall 2023 term.
- The policies, courses and programs described are applicable as of the Fall 2023 term and may be updated as circumstances require.
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The Computer Networking associate degree program provides students with both a broad and in-depth background in computer networking concepts and technologies. It covers the fundamentals of computer network theory as well as practical network connectivity device configuration, administration of networked client-server computer operating systems, computer hardware design and maintenance and computer programming.
Students will be able to build virtualized and real-world computer networks. Students will have hands-on access to computer networking equipment.
This degree prepares students for entry-level positions in the computer networking and system administration professions. Students may also choose to transfer to a bachelor’s degree program at a four‑year university.
Students who are interested in programming should consider the CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree: Computer Science Studies A.A degree.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates should be able to:
- Design and build local area networks (LAN).
- Use packet tracing software to analyze network traffic.
- Install and configure Linux and Windows operating systems.
- Install and configure network services in Linux and Windows operating systems.
- Design, build and test a Python program.
- Implement virtualization technologies.
This degree will begin to prepare students for common security certification exams such as:
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Linux+
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA A+
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