<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>In Iowa Central Community College's online Associate in Applied Science in Computer Networking Technology program, you will be provided with the opportunity to learn how to configure and implement various networking systems. Studies could include overviews of Windows, Linux, and Cisco networking structures and features. Other course topics could include network security, wide area and local networks, routing and switching protocols, data communication cabling, telecommunications systems, and network design and management. The program is designed to prepare you for networking certifications. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Before you enroll in the Associate in Applied Science in Computer Networking Technology program at Iowa Central Community College, you must have earned a high school diploma or equivalent. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p><u>Required Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>CIS 604</td><td> Visual Basic</td></tr> <tr><td>CIS 612</td><td> Advanced Visual Basic</td></tr> <tr><td>ENG 105</td><td> Composition I</td></tr> <tr><td>MAT 111</td><td> Math for Liberal Arts</td></tr> <tr><td>NET 110</td><td> Microcomputer Fundamentals</td></tr> <tr><td>NET 152</td><td> Advanced Networking Technology</td></tr> <tr><td>NET 161</td><td> Network Design and Documentation</td></tr> <tr><td>NET 191</td><td> Network Cabling</td></tr> <tr><td>NET 211</td><td> CISCO Networking</td></tr> <tr><td>NET 222</td><td> CISCO Routers</td></tr> <tr><td>NET 232</td><td> CISCO Switches</td></tr> <tr><td>NET 242</td><td> CISCO WAN</td></tr> <tr><td>NET 314</td><td> Windows Server</td></tr> <tr><td>NET 343</td><td> Windows Directory Server</td></tr> <tr><td>NET 413</td><td> Linux System Administration</td></tr> <tr><td>NET 455</td><td> Advanced Linux System Administration</td></tr> <tr><td>NET 483</td><td> Network+ Certification</td></tr> <tr><td>NET 612</td><td> Network Security</td></tr> <tr><td>NET 750</td><td> Telecommunications Services</td></tr> <tr><td>NET 790</td><td> PC Support I</td></tr> <tr><td>NET 791</td><td> PC Support II</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 111</td><td> Introduction to Psychology</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>As a graduate of Iowa Central Community College's Associate in Applied Science in Computer Networking Technology program, you could apply the skills you might have developed to entry-level positions in the public or private sector. You could seek jobs that would require you to assist corporations, government offices, or nonprofit organizations establish and maintain network or telecommunication systems. </p> <p>Positions you might pursue include: </p> <ul><li>Network Engineer </li><li>PC Support Technician </li><li>Telecommunications Technician </li><li>Assistant Network Administrator </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>You might choose to continue your studies in a four-year degree program upon completion of the Associate in Applied Science in Computer Networking Technology. A bachelor's degree program could help you further develop your technical knowledge and could be necessary for advancement to supervisory or managerial positions in this field. </p> <p>Bachelor's degrees you might be interested in include: </p> <ul><li>Bachelor of Science in Computer Science </li><li>Bachelor of Science in Information Technology </li><li>Bachelor of Science in Network and System Administration</li></ul>