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Network Administration and Engineering

Learn to design, layout, setup, and maintain every aspect of a computer network. You’ll train in Hawkeye’s state-of-the-art data center, where you learn to build a network, secure the network, and restore the network after an outage.

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Program Overview

The Network Administration and Engineering program prepares you to design, layout, setup, and maintain information technology networks and equipment. You will gain knowledge and skills in:

Computer hardware
Operating systems
Server configuration and administration
Network management
Database and mail servers
Project management
Routers and switches
Wireless networks
Virtual machines
VPN solutions
Network security

Hands-on Learning Experiences

Data Center: Learn to build and maintain industry-standard networks, including how to secure the network, protect against hacking attacks, and how to recover from an attack. Gain experience with the latest Microsoft desktop, server, Exchange, and SQL server platforms.
Internship: Gain 192 hours of real-world work experience ensuring you have the skills you need to succeed in your future career.

Certifications

In the information technology industry certifications are a must. Hawkeye is recognized as a Cisco Regional Academy and a VMware IT Academy. You may receive the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA), CompTIA A+, and VMware certifications.

Transfer Information

An articulation agreement allows you to transfer your Network Administration and Engineering coursework to the Technology Management program at the University of Northern Iowa.

If you plan to transfer, work closely with a program advisor to ensure courses transfer and you meet program requirements.

Faculty Spotlight

Todd Bengen

"There's a strong need for IT professionals. If you complete your degree, acquire an internship to gain valuable on the job experience, and earn a certification—there's a job with your name on it."

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Advantages of the Network Administration and Engineering Program at Hawkeye Community College

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Courses

Core Courses

CISCO Networking
Introduction to Database
Routing and Switching Essentials
Windows Server
Linux System Administration
CCNA Routing and Switching: Scaling Networks
Virtual Machines
Advanced Server Configuration
Windows Exchange Server
Fundamentals of Network Security
Project Management
CCNA Routing and Switching: Connecting Networks
SQL Database
Experiential Learning
Internship
Electives: Choose from a variety of electives to meet your career and transfer needs and interests.

Program Details

Award: Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Required number of credits: 68

Program Start: Fall

Careers

Positions

Our graduates can be employed in many careers, including:

Network administrator
Network technician
LAN/WAN engineer
LAN/WAN administrator
Help desk technician

Example Careers and Average Wages
	Entry	Average	Experienced
Computer User Support Specialists	$28,400	$43,200	$50,500
Computer Network Support Specialists	$38,400	$54,400	$62,400

Source: 2016 Iowa Wage Report, Iowa Workforce Development

Employers

The following is a partial list of employers who have hired graduates from this program:
Business	Location
ACES	Cedar Falls, IA
BerganKDV	Waterloo, IA
CBE Group	Cedar Falls, IA
CDW	Minneapolis, MN
Cedar Falls Utilities	Cedar Falls, IA
John Deere	Waterloo, IA
EO Johnson Business Technologies	Cedar Falls, IA
The VGM Group	Waterloo, IA

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Admissions Requirements

Apply at Hawkeye

Complete Hawkeye's online admissions application to apply and be considered for the Network Administration and Engineering program.
Request to have your transcripts sent to the Admissions office.

Basic Skill Competencies

In order to be eligible for the Network Administration and Engineering, all students must meet minimum score requirements and/or complete required success courses. Success course credits do not apply towards graduation or the AAS degree.

In order to be eligible for the Network Administration and Engineering program, all students must meet minimum score requirements and/or successfully complete the required college success courses in English, reading, and math with a "C" grade or higher at Hawkeye Community College or comparable courses at another accredited college. For appropriate college success course placement, work with your program advisor.

Minimum score requirements
	ACT	ACCUPLACER	COMPASS	ASSET
Math	16	63 Arithmetic	39 Pre-Algebra	40 Numerical
English/Writing	16	64 Sentence Skills	41	35
Reading	16	58	69	34

Program Acceptance

Applicants meeting the Basic Skill Competencies Requirements criteria are eligible for acceptance.

Applicants not meeting the Basic Skill Competencies Requirements criteria will be accepted to a Pre-Program. As a pre-program student, you will begin with general education and prerequisite classes. An advisor will help you create an academic plan to meet your program admission requirements. Once you have completed your pre-program coursework contact Admissions.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Contact Us
Admissions		Email us	319-296-4000	Hawkeye Center 114
Student Success Specialist	Val Peterson	Email me	319-296-2329 ext.1083	Black Hawk Hall 261
Program Advisor	Todd Bengen	Email me	319-296-2329 ext.1124	Black Hawk Hall 114
Program Advisor	Chad Dean	Email me	319-296-2329 ext.1707	Black Hawk Hall 106
Administrative Assistant	Cindi Clark	Email me	319-296-4021	Black Hawk Hall 101
Dean	Michael Roth, Ph.D.	Email me	319-296-4470	Grundy Hall 266

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