Network Technology

Department Head:	Ed Metesh
	(406) 496-3735
	HC 124 Office A

Administrative Assistant:	Marilyn Patrick
	(406) 496-3711
	HC 100 C

Department FAX:	(406) 496-3710

The mission of the undergraduate Network Technology degree program is to provide a quality education that develops skills necessary to design, develop, administer, secure, and support computer networks. An education that stays abreast of new and innovative technologies that enables graduates to provide solutions for business and industry.

The Network Technology degree prepares students for employment in the Information Technology arena. The degree places particular emphasis on current and emerging network technologies. Many courses required in this curriculum prepare students for a wide variety of industry recognized certification exams. The course work is rich in laboratory experiences with state-of-the-industry hardware and software. Students study in a learning environment that stresses practical, hands-on experiences and internships.

Graduates of the program will find career opportunities as PC Support Specialists, Network Technicians, Network Analysts, and Network Administrators. Other possibilities include Data Communications Analysts and Security Administrators.

Mission and Goals

Program Educational Objectives

Students will demonstrate competencies in computer maintenance and support.
Students will demonstrate competencies in network device configurations and design principles and be receptive to new technologies.
Students will demonstrate competencies in appropriate network operating systems.
Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team.

Program Outcomes

Graduates will demonstrate sufficient knowledge to pass the Comp/TIA A+, Net+, and Security+ exams.
Graduates will demonstrate sufficient knowledge to pass the Cisco CCNA exams.
Graduates will demonstrate sufficient knowledge to pass the Cisco CCNP exams.
Graduates will demonstrate sufficient knowledge to pass the Novell CNA exams.
Graduates will demonstrate sufficient knowledge to pass the Microsoft MCSA Core exams.
Graduates will demonstrate sufficient knowledge to design, develop, administer, secure, and support small to medium computer networks and effectively communicate those processes.

Program Assessment

Industry Advisory boards
Graduate/Placement Survey
Internship Student/Supervisor Evaluations
Instructional Diagnosis tools
Student evaluations
Student peer evaluations

Programs

Bachelor of Science

Network Technology, B.S.

Non-Degree

Network Technology Minor