2023-2024 Catalog 
    
    Dec 07, 2024  
2023-2024 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computer Network Administration


(Code 1364)

The Computer Network Administration program is designed for those who want to provide technical assistance for computer systems and users. This program provides instruction in both business and technology, and can lead to industry certifications from CompTIA, CISCO, and Microsoft.

Upon completion of this program [CIP: 11.0901], graduates should be able to:

  • install and maintain computer hardware and software.
  • configure computer networks.
  • create well-designed computer programs.
  • administer Windows Client.
  • configure Windows Server.
  • plan and implement appropriate network security measures.
  • demonstrate working knowledge of UNIX operating system.

Please Note:


Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. A minimum of 60 unduplicated credits (100 level or higher) are required for all associate degree programs.

General Education Requirements


Life Skills


The following course prepares students to meet MCC’s General Education Goal of Demonstrating Competence in Life Skills (the skills needed to succeed in work-life including critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, professionalism, self-awareness, and self-management) and is required in the students’ first semester at MCC:

Written Communication


The following Michigan Transfer Agreement Recommended Courses prepare students to meet MCC’s General Education Goal of Demonstrating Competence in Written Communication, choose one:

Oral Communication


The following Michigan Transfer Agreement Recommended Courses prepare students to meet MCC’s General Education Goal of Demonstrating Competence in Oral Communication, choose one:

Laboratory Science


The following Michigan Transfer Agreement Recommended Courses prepare students to meet MCC’s General Education Goal of Demonstrating Competence in Application of Scientific Methodologies, choose one:

Mathematics


The following courses prepare students to meet MCC’s General Education Goal of Demonstrating Competence in Basic Computational Methods and Mathematical Concepts and Applications (MATH190 is also a Michigan Transfer Agreement Recommended Course), choose one:

Social Science


The following Michigan Transfer Agreement Recommended Course prepares students to meet MCC’s General Education Goal of Demonstrating Competence in Local, National, and Global Citizenship, one required:

Other Programs:


MCC also offers a Computer Technology Certificate .