Network Administrator

Associate in Applied Science Degree Program

Hegis Code: 5104	Admissions: 1-800-724-0833 ext. 5018 or 5022
NYSED Code: 24388	admissions@sunyulster.edu

 

Program Description

SUNY Ulster is a Cisco Systems Academy working under the guidance of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI).

This program is designed to include the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) sequence, plus the Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) sequence. Program graduates will be prepared for the CCDA, CCNA, CCNP, MCSE and other examinations. The College has fully networked classrooms including a laboratory on the Stone Ridge campus dedicated to the Network Administrator curriculum.

Graduates of the program can earn the following additional independently administered certifications: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), ICND, CCDA, CCDP, CCSP, and CCNA‐security from Cisco Systems; Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) and Microsoft Certified Professional from Microsoft; A+ Certification in hardware Linux+, and Net+ from COMPTIA.

Program Outcomes

At the completion of the AAS Network Administrator Degree program, a student will be able to

• Understand the fundamentals of computer Networking
• Successfully undertake the CISCO CCNA & CCDA examinations
• Successfully undertake the CISCO CCNP examinations
• Successfully undertake the Microsoft MCSE examinations

Employment Potential 

Upon completion of this program, students will have earned an Associate in Applied Science degree. After passing industry certification examinations they will be qualified for such positions as entry‐ level network administrator, intermediate help desk, and personal computer or network support personnel, as well as network design, implementation and repair technicians at the professional level.

Requirements for Program Entry

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Satisfactory placement in Entering Student Assessment
• MAT 098 Basic Algebra, CIS 100 Introduction to Computer Information Systems (or equivalent computer experience)

Developmental Assistance Available

For students who do not meet basic reading and math requirements, or who have other learning issues, extra assistance is readily available through SUNY Ulster's Learning Center, Patrik Math Center, the Writing Center, the Peer and Friend Tutor Program, and English as a Second Language (ESL) tutors.

To print a copy of the Program Planning Sheet for the Cisco Option, click here.  To print a copy of the Program Planning Sheet for the Microsoft Option, click here.  Curriculum Click on the Course Number for the course description.
NOTE: First and second semesters are the same for the Microsoft and the CISCO options. The third and fourth semester for each option is listed below.
First Semester
Course Number	Description	Credits
CIS 116	Operating Systems and Utilities	3
ENG 101	College English I	3
MAT 120	Computer Mathematics	3
NET 101	Networking Fundamentals I	3
NET 102	Networking Fundamentals II	3
Semester Credits		15
Second Semester
CIS 215	Microcomputer Hardware and Telecommunications	3
NET 103	Local Area Networks	3
NET 104	Wide Area Networks	3
NET 170 *	Installing, Configuring, and Administering MS Windows Server and Professional	3
Elective **	Liberal Arts Elective	3
Semester Credits		15
Cisco Option
Third Semester
NET 202	Advanced Router Configuration	3
NET 203 or  NET 204	Advanced Router configuration II or Building Remote Access Networks	3
Elective *	NET/CIS/CSC Elective	3
Elective	Natural Science Elective	3-4
Elective	Social Science Elective	3
Semester Credits		15-16
Fourth Semester
ENG 227	Technical Writing	3
LIB 111	Information Literacy	1
NET 206	Configuring LAN Switches	3
NET 208 or NET 209	Internet Troubleshooting or Optimizing Converged Networks	3
PHI 210	Professional Ethics	3
Elective *	NET/CIS/CSC Elective	3-4
Semester Credits		16-17
Cisco Option Total Credits		61-63
Microsoft Option
Third Semester
NET 222	Implementing and Administering MS Windows Network Infrastructure	3
NET 224	Implementing and Administering MS Windows Directory Services Infrastructure	3
Elective *	NET/CIS/CSC Elective	3
Elective	Natural Science Elective	3-4
Elective ***	Social Science Elective	3
Semester Credits		15-16
Fourth Semester
ENG 227	Technical Writing	3
LIB 111	Information Literacy	1
NET 234	Managing a Windows Networking Environment	3
NET 236	Active Directory Design and Internet Security and Acceleration Server (AD Design & ISA)	4
PHI 210	Professional Ethics	3
Elective *	NET/CIS/CSC Elective	3
Semester Credits		17
Microsoft Option Total Credits		62-63
NOTE: Through advisement, students will also fulfill General Education Requirements.
* Prerequisite sequences: NET 101, 102, 103, 104. NET 102 and CIS 116 are the prerequisites for NET 170. For the Cisco option third and fourth semester: NET 202, 204, 206, 209. For the Microsoft option third and fourth semester: NET 222, 224, 234, 236. ** Oral Communication, Public Speaking, or Desktop Publishing is recommended. *** ENG 101 is a pre/co-requisite for all history courses and 200-level sociology courses.