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.
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
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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, and VMware certifications.
Transfer Information
An articulation agreement with the University of Northern Iowa allows you to transfer your Network Administration and Engineering coursework to UNI's Technology Management program.
Our transfer agreement with Upper Iowa University allows you to transfer your Network Administration and Engineering coursework to Upper Iowa University's Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program.
If you plan to transfer, work closely with a program advisor to ensure courses transfer and you meet program requirements.
Admissions Requirements
Apply at Hawkeye
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Complete Hawkeye's online admissions application to apply and be considered for the Network Administration and Engineering program.
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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 |
ACCUPLACER Next Generation |
| 16 Reading |
58 Reading |
69 Reading |
239 Reading |
| 16 English |
64 Sentence Skills |
41 Writing |
240 Writing |
| 16 Math |
63 Arithmetic |
39 Pre-Algebra |
255 Arithmetic |
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246 Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics |
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.
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