Prepare for your career in computer networking
The Networking Technologies Associate in Science Degree at SPC prepares you for network support and network engineering positions in the IT field. With this degree, you can pursue SPC’s bachelor’s degree in Technology Development and Management. As part of the networking technologies A.S. degree, you complete an internship that gives you valuable experience for your career. F-1 Visa students are eligible for this degree program.
This academic program prepares you for the following careers. All job data is provided by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Computer Network Architects
Salary Data
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area Average
Florida Average
Projected employment for United States
2019 Employment
160,100
2029
168,100
Percent Change
5
Projected Job Openings
10000
Computer Network Support Specialists
Salary Data
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area Average
Florida Average
Projected employment for United States
2019 Employment
195,100
2029
207,700
Percent Change
6
Projected Job Openings
14800
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Salary Data
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area Average
Florida Average
Projected employment for United States
2019 Employment
373,900
2029
389,900
Percent Change
4
Projected Job Openings
23800
Skills you gain in SPC's Computer Networking A.S. Degree
- Fundamentals of networked environments and data communications
- Computer hardware, software and router installation, troubleshooting and configuration
- Network administration, management, security, troubleshooting and maintenance
- The fundamentals of the Linux/Unix operating environments
- Linux and Windows server administration
- LAN switching and wireless design
- WAN technology and protocols
- Voice over IP
Networking Technologies Associate in Science
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Effective Beginning Catalog Term: Fall 2020 (580)
The requirements shown below are valid beginning Fall 2020 (580), and may not reflect degree requirements for current students. Current students should visit My SPC and view My Learning Plan to see specific degree requirements for their effective term.
Program Leadership Information
Dr. John Duff
Dean
727-341-7176
Duff.John@SPCollege.edu
John Long
Academic Dept Chair
727-341-4620
long.john@spcollege.edu
Program Summary
This program is offered as a Fully Online program.
This program is designed for students to build and manage an integrated network, utilizing the latest networking technologies, to implement network security measures, and to develop analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve common network issues. This program prepares students to sit for the CompTIA A+, CompTIA Linux+, and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) industry certifications.
The Academic Pathway is a tool for students that lists the following items:
o the recommended order in which to take the program courses
o suggested course when more than one option exists
o which semester each course is typically offered
o if the course has a prerequisite
o courses that may lead to a certificate (if offered in the program)
If you are starting the program this term, click here to access the recommended Academic Pathway.
If you have already started the program, click here for the archived Academic Pathways.
Please verify the Academic Pathway lists your correct starting semester.
Florida CIP Code
1511100112: Network Systems Technology
Federal CIP Code
11.1001: Network and System Administration/Administrator.
Job Related Opportunities
- Network Systems Administrators
- Network Support Specialists
- User Support Specialists
Admission Rules
There are no admissions requirements for this program.
Fully Online
Graduation Rules
Minimum grade of "C" required in all Support and Major Core courses.
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Communications - Composition
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Communications - Speech
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Social and Behavioral Sciences
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Humanities and Fine Arts
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Mathematics
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Ethics
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Enhanced World View
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Computer/Information Literacy Competency
SUPPORT COURSES
Complete 21 credits
MAJOR CORE COURSES
Complete 21 credits
Industry Certifications
As part of your coursework in the Computer Networking A.S. Degree, you may be eligible for the following industry certifications:
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Linux+
- CompTIA Network+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Security
- Cisco Certified Network Entry Technician (CCENT)
- Microsoft Technology Associate Windows Server Administration Fundamentals
COMPLETE YOUR EDUCATION at spc
At SCP, the following certificates are part of and transfer to our Computer Networking Associate in Science Degree.
The A.S. degree transfers to SPC's Technology Development and Management B.A.S. Degree.
Sharpen your computer networking skills
We also offer short-term technology training through our Workforce Institute.
CISCO NETWORKING ACADEMY
SPC offers training through our Cisco Networking Academy.
