Help Technology Keep Information Flowing
Get ready to build, maintain and protect network systems. Secure, always-on networks are critical to business success today. Gear up for your future with an Associate Degree in Network Systems Administration from DeVry University. You can take steps toward a more fulfilling new chapter by earning your associate in network administration online, or in a blended campus and online setting.
Get to Know Our Associate Degree in Network Systems Administration
Computer and communication networks support all kinds of technologies, from long-distance file sharing to instant messaging. Building and maintaining these networks is the responsibility of network systems administration pros. An associate degree in Network Systems Administration from DeVry can prepare you with the skills needed to build and maintain such network systems. Our degree program gives you the opportunity to prepare for certifications such as the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).
You’ll also work with experienced professors and learn the tools and techniques embraced by industry leaders such as Cisco Systems to install and configure routers & switches, troubleshoot common problems and monitor network performance. Become familiar with technologies that you may experience out in the field when you enroll in this program.
Classes Start Every 8 Weeks
Earn your Associate Degree in Network Systems Administration in as little as 1 year + 8 months*—or even more quickly with qualifying transfer credits.
*Not including breaks. Assumes year-round, full-time enrollment.
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What You'll Learn
The Associate Degree in Network Systems Administration program from DeVry University covers the following:
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Critical ThinkingUse logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. -
Voice and VOIP AdministrationExplore technologies and systems that serve voice traffic, including enterprise switches (eg, private branch exchanges and Centrex), networked telephony solutions, voice over Internet protocol (VoIP), call centers, voice processing, and wireless systems. -
Interacting with ComputersUse computers and computer systems to program hardware, write software, set up functions, enter data or process information. -
NetworkingGain working knowledge of the underlying technology of local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and the Internet, including networking media, the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model, transmission control protocol/Internet protocol (TCP/IP), routing and switching, and small network configuration and troubleshooting. -
Information OrderingArrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (eg, patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures or mathematical operations). -
Systems AnalysisDetermine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
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RoutingUnderstand router configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting; explore Internet protocol (IP) addressing techniques, routing protocols; IPv4 and IPv6, and access control lists (ACLs), and network address translation (NAT). -
Network Operating SystemsStudy the basic operation and management of local and wide area networks using the Microsoft or UNIX network operating systems (NOSs) Learn the installation of server and workstation software, physical network configuration, network security, policy domain controllers, and performance monitoring and troubleshooting techniques. -
SwitchingUnderstand switch configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting; explore Ethernet frame switching techniques, switch-port security, virtual area networks (VLANs), and VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP).
Did You Know?
Cisco-centric courses offered at DeVry University teach networking and IT skills that can prepare you for industry-recognized certifications. For example, the curriculum aligns to the Cisco CCNA certification.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of our Network Systems Administration associate degree program may consider careers such as:
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Computer Digital Forensic Investigator
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Computer Network Support Specialist
Learn more about careers in Network Systems Administration
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Applicants for jobs in the justice administration field may be subject to pre-employment screenings such as, but not limited to, criminal background checks, drug and/or alcohol testing, physical and/or psychological examinations and credit checks. Unsatisfactory screening results may disqualify an applicant for a position in the justice administration field. Additional government-required training programs may be necessary to obtain employment in this field.
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Employment in this occupation may require years of relevant experience.
Core Degree Courses
All of:
| NETW191 | Fundamentals of Information Technology and Networking |
| NETW211 | Fundamentals of Cloud Computing |
| NETW260 | Intermediate Information Technology and Networking I |
| NETW270 | Intermediate Information Technology and Networking II |
General Degree Courses
Communication Skills
| ENGL1121 | Composition |
| ENGL135 | Advanced Composition |
| SPCH275 | Public Speaking |
Humanities
| ETHC232 | Ethical and Legal Issues in the Professions |
Social Sciences
| SOCS1852 | Culture and Society |
Mathematics3
| MATH103 | Beginning Algebra |
| MATH114 | Algebra for College Students |
Personal and Professional Development
| CARD405 | Career Development |
| COLL148 | Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving |
Business and Computing Applications
| CEIS100 | Introduction to Engineering Technology and Information Sciences |
| CIS206 | Architecture and Operating Systems with Lab |
| COMP100 | Computer Applications for Business with Lab |
| COMP230 | Introduction to Scripting and Database with Lab |
| SEC280 | Principles of Information Systems Security |
Network Operating Systems and Technologies
| NETW230 | Network Operating Systems – Windows, with Lab |
| NETW240 | Network Operating Systems – UNIX, with Lab |
| NETW250 | Voice/VoIP Administration with Lab |
Academic Catalog
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Academic Catalog
Download PDF1Students enrolled at a New Jersey location take ENGL108 in lieu of this course.
2Students enrolled at a Nevada location must take POLI332 in lieu of this requirement.
3Students enrolled at a New Jersey location must take one of the following additional natural science courses as part of this requirement for a total of 11-12 credit hours in this course area: BIOS105; BIOS135; PHYS204; SCI200.
All students enrolled in site-based programs will be required to take some coursework online and, for some programs and locations, a substantial portion of the program may be required to be completed online.
