855 Hours

Program Division: Division of Applied Technology
Program Location: Meadowbrook Campus, Building B
General Information: 801-957-7522
Program Information: 801-957-3354
Program Website: http://www.slcc.edu/sat/programs/computernetwork/networkengineer.aspx
Academic Advisor: Gloria Rivera, SCC SCM 1-061L, (801) 957-3209

Program Faculty:
Associate Professor − Douglas Miller

Program Description:

This training program can be used as a step to gaining valuable industry recognized certification titles including Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS), Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Server Administrator (MCITP:SA), and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA). Students learn through “hands-on” training using the latest Microsoft and Cisco course materials to plan, support, manage, and troubleshoot enterprise network environments.

A broad range of client, server, and network management topics are covered in this program including: Cisco router and switch configuration, SharePoint services, Web server management, SCCM 2007, file and print services, directory services, user and group account management, automation of tasks through scripts, remote management and administration, domain controller management, software distribution and updates, Terminal Services, audit policies, vulnerability assessment, firewall configuration, network access protection, encryption, data backup and recovery, disaster prevention, RAID configuration, cluster services, network load balancing, DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP subnetting, Group Policy, VPN configuration, Terminal Services, Routing, Patch Management, operating system virtualization, and Hyper-V.

Career Opportunities:

For state and national occupation information, visit http://online.onetcenter.org/find/ and enter the following O*Net code(s):

• 15-1041.00 Computer Support Specialist
• 15-1071.00 Network and Computer Systems Administrators
• 15-1081.00 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts

Transfer/Articulation Information: Please check with the department for current articulation information

Program Entry Requirements: Students must demonstrate basic education skills as assessed by the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE):

Reading 10
Math 9

Estimated Cost for Students: Please visit the program website for up-to-date cost information. http://www.slcc.edu/sat/programs/computernetwork/networkengineer.aspx

Estimated Time to Completion: 855 Clock Hours

Specialized Accreditation: Cisco Network Academy

Program Student Learning Outcomes	Related College-Wide Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate proficiency and knowledge required to implement, troubleshoot, and manage Windows client operating systems in a network environment.	1, 3, 4, 6, 7
Demonstrate proficiency and knowledge required to implement, manage, and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows Active Directory Services (including user, group, and computer account management, Group Policy design and implementation, Trust Relationships, Replication, and Domain Controller configuration.	1, 3, 4, 6, 7
Demonstrate proficiency and knowledge to implement, manage, and troubleshoot core infrastructure services including DNS, TCP/IP, DHCP, Routing, Remote Access, Network Protection, Patch Management, Firewall Configuration, and IPSec.	1, 3, 4, 6, 7
Demonstrate proficiency and knowledge to implement, manage, and troubleshoot core server roles and management tasks including server deployment and installation, file and print services, data  management, data protection, application deployment, server virtualization, high availability, and performance optimization.	1, 3, 4, 6, 7
Demonstrate the ability to plan and design core network and server services including name resolution, trust relationships, Group Policy, IP Addressing, Network Access Policies, Application Deployment, Public Key Infrastructure, RAIDIUS, Branch Office Deployment, and directory services.	1, 3, 4, 6, 7