| The use of networks connects multiple computers | | | | a team to provide needed service. |
| together, which is used to send and receive | | | | Completing a bachelor's degree is usually the starting |
| information. This capability is used to provide workable | | | | point to enter the field. Students learn how to work |
| networks for a variety of reasons, which includes | | | | with all areas of a network. The main components of |
| business and government operations. The skills to | | | | learning integrate procedural knowledge on how to |
| work directly with these types connections can be | | | | correctly build, manage, and operate a network |
| gained by completing a network systems degree | | | | system. The goal of this is to provide a business with |
| program. Schools provide students with multiple | | | | adequate communication within their system. Students |
| educational options. | | | | can expect to: |
| Programs are established to teach students to be | | | | - Learn to work with routers and databases. |
| responsible for local area networks and wide area | | | | - Learn basic business skills that enable them to |
| networks. The use of these two networks connects | | | | navigate through the typical work environment. |
| computers together by understanding how to use | | | | - Learn how to construct networks inside specific lab |
| network segments, Internet systems, and intranet | | | | courses. |
| systems. The knowledge of these systems allows | | | | - Learn in depth information about mathematical and |
| students to step into a career where they focus on | | | | theoretical concepts.Curriculum dives into the heart of |
| creating, managing, and fixing network systems. The | | | | the industry by providing courses in routers, operating |
| field presents two broad undergraduate program | | | | systems, digital communications, and databases. |
| options that allow students to spring board off into a | | | | Careers as systems analysts, network administrators, |
| specific concentration within a graduate degree | | | | network security specialists, and others are available to |
| program. | | | | students with a bachelor's degree. Students will gain a |
| Students should expect to gain a complete | | | | very solid understanding of networking that will allow |
| fundamental look at working with networks in an | | | | them to enter upper-level managerial positions through |
| associate's degree program. Students can expect to: | | | | continued study at the master's degree level. |
| - Learn how to troubleshoot computer software that | | | | The opportunity to understand how to work with |
| makes network systems work. | | | | network systems is available through an accredited |
| - Learn to install and maintain different network | | | | college degree program. Accreditation is provided by |
| platforms in connection with providing service to users | | | | agencies like the Accrediting Commission of Career |
| and the systems environment. | | | | Schools and Colleges of Technology (accsc.org) to |
| - Learn the different procedures to work with a | | | | programs that offer a quality education. Earning an |
| networks telecommunications, PC repairs, technologies, | | | | undergraduate degree is the best way to start |
| and area networks.These skills are mixed into different | | | | working towards a career and further education. Begin |
| courses that include topics on technological support, | | | | training now to enter a desired career. |
| network infrastructure, web design, Linux networking, | | | | DISCLAIMER: Above is a GENERIC OUTLINE and |
| and computer science. A high priority in education is | | | | may or may not depict precise methods, courses and |
| training students to work with multiple platforms. | | | | or focuses related to ANY ONE specific school(s) that |
| Students work to create strong networks to provide a | | | | may or may not be advertised at PETAP.org. |
| business with great technical support and a strong | | | | Copyright 2010 - All rights reserved by PETAP.org. |
| infrastructure. Inside the industry students will work with | | | | |