This program provides students with information on computer network administration, from basic PC hardware and software to the latest network operating systems. Students gain an understanding of Cisco, Microsoft and Unix-based operating systems and how they are used in today’s marketplace. This is an ever-growing and rapidly changing field that requires graduates to work across many platforms and this option provides the appropriate training.

This program is accepted by The University of Akron for the first portion of a bachelor of science in computer networking. Students interested in pursuing a 2+2 or 2+3 bachelor of science should consult their academic advisor.

Suggested Course Sequence

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First Semester		Credit Hours	Prerequisite
ECA122	Computer Applications for Technical Professionals	3	-
ECA127	Programming Logic and Problem Solving	3	-
ECA145	PC Upgrading and Maintenance	4	-
ECA146	Introduction to Computer Networking	3	-
MTH125	College Algebra	4	MTH101 or Test
		16
Second Semester
ECA131	MS Windows Vista & 2003 Server	3	ECA145, ECA146
ECA134	CCNA Phase I	2	ECA146
ECA135	CCNA Phase II	2	ECA134
ECA244	Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure	3	ECA145, ECA146
ECA277	UNIX/LINUX Operating Environment	3	ECA127
MTH126	Pre-Calculus	3	MTH125
		16
Summer Semester
ENG124	College Composition	3	ENG101 or Test
	Arts/Humanities/Social Science elective	3	-
		6
Third Semester
COM121/123	Effective Speaking or Inter-group Communications	3	ENG124
ECA273	MS SQL Server Administration	3	ECA131
ECA276	UNIX/LINUX Network Administration	3	ECA221
	Physical science elective	3/4	Co-MTH125
ECA299	▲ Network Management	(3)	ECA145, ECA146
ECA250	▲ CCNA Phase III and IV	(4)	ECA135
ECA274	▲ UNIX/LINUX System Administration	(3)	ECA221
ECA254	▲ UNIX/LINUX Shell Scripting	(3)	ECA254
ECA284	▲ Voice over IP Fundamentals	(3)	ECA284
		15/17
Fourth Semester
ECA245	Designing Security for a Windows 2003 Network	3	ECA244
ECA246	Implementing, Administering & Designing Directory Services	3	ECA244
ECA278	Firewall and Network Security	3	ECA135
ECA279	Web Server Administration	3	ECA276 or ECA274
ENG224	Composition & Literature	3	ENG124
		15
	TOTAL CREDITS	68/70