Information Technology: Computer Networking

Build, secure and manage networks.

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Degree
Associate in Applied Science
Program Type
Career-Oriented Degrees
Pathway
Technology, Engineering and Computer Science
Credits
64

In-demand careers

Learn data communication between linked computers and why networks are critical to an organization's success. Students focus on the installation, configuration and security of computer network systems. 

Degree requirements Program sheet

Career connections

SUNY ADK arranges Computer Networking program curriculums through Cisco Networking Academy. Graduates train to complete the coveted Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) certification. This program is designed to provide you with a solid basis in hardware, cabling and network security, and the fundamentals necessary to install and maintain a computer network.

A student works on networking in an Information Technology class

Transfer of data

Graduates of the Computer Networking degree choose from various levels of professional certifications. Those who choose to go on to bachelor's degree programs frequently transfer to: University at Albany | SUNY Cobleskill | SUNY Polytechnic Institute | SUNY Morrisville | Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)

Careers in Information Technology: Computer Networking

SUNY ADK advantage

Five

Cisco certifications

This Cisco-sponsored program provides support for students inCCNA, CCNP, CCNP2, CCNP3 and CCNP4

$70k

average salary

of a computer user support specialist in New York state

$109k

average salary

of computer programmers in New York state

Learning outcomes

  1. Identify and model professional skills needed in an IT work environment.
  2. Create client- and server-based programming applications.
  3. Research and write technical reports using office productivity applications.
  4. Cable and configure computers, servers, and routing, switching and wireless protocols with basic security for a home office to a medium-size business.
  5. Monitor, troubleshoot and document computer, server and network problems.
  6. Design and present a team network proposal.

Our professors

Assistant Professor of Computer Science Marc Guise

Marc Guise

  • Associate professor of Computer Science
  • Cybersecurity program advisor