Network Management

This curriculum prepares graduates for employment as network technicians, network administrators, system administrators, or support technicians with organizations that utilize computer technology to manage information. Students will learn how to use technologies to provide reliable transmission and delivery of data, voice, image, and video communications. Emphasis is placed on the implementation and management of network software and the implementation and management of hardware such as switches and routers. Graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions with businesses, educational and healthcare systems, and governmental agencies that rely on computer systems to design and manage information. Graduates will be well positioned to obtain the following industry standard certifications:

  • CompTIA Security+
  • Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate
  • Cisco CCNA
  • A+ exam 220-1001

Learning Outcomes

  • Examine networking systems and identify security risks.
  • Develop a website using HTML and CSS.
  • Develop LAN/WAN solutions for a given network scenario.

Contact Information

Image of Jere Miles
Jere Miles, MS
Lead Instructor of Information Technology
Phone: 336-838-6437
jdmiles944@wilkescc.edu

Pathways

First Year – Fall Semester

  • ACA 115: Success and Study Skills
  • CTI 110: IT Foundations
  • CTI 120: Network and Sec Foundation
  • CTS 115: Info System Business Concept
  • NET 125: Intro to Networks
  • SEC 110: Security Concepts

First Year – Spring Semester

  • ENG 111: Writing & Inquiry
  • NET 126: Switching and Routing
  • MAT 110: Math Measurement & Literacy or MAT 143: Quantitative Literacy or MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra
  • NOS 120: Linux/UNIX Single User
  • NOS 130: Windows Single User
  • Technical Elective

Second Year – Fall Semester

  • CTS 120: Hardware/Software Support
  • ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disciplines
  • NET 225: Enterprise Networking
  • NOS 230: Windows Admin I
  • SEC 160: Security Admin I
  • Technical Elective

Second Year – Spring Semester

  • Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
  • CIS 110: Intro to Computers or CIS 111: Basic PC Literacy
  • CTI 240: Virtulization Admin
  • NET 289: Networking Project
  • Social/Behavioral Science Elective
  • Technical Elective

First Year – Fall Semester

  • ACA 115: Success and Study Skills
  • CIS 110: Intro to Computers or CIS 111: Basic PC Literacy
  • CTI 110: IT Foundations
  • CTI 120: Network and Sec Foundation
  • CTS 115: Info Sys Business Concepts
  • CTS 120: Hardware/Software Support
  • NET 125: Intro to Networks

First Year – Spring Semester

  • ENG 111: Writing & Inquiry
  • MAT 110: Math Measurement & Literacy or MAT 143: Quantitative Literacy or MAT 171: Precalculus
  • NET 126: Switching and Routing
  • NOS 120: Linux/UNIX Single User
  • NOS 130: Windows Single User
  • Technical Elective

First Year – Fall Semester

  • CTI 110: IT Foundations
  • CTI 120: Network and Sec Foundation
  • CTS 115: Info Sys Business Concepts
  • NET 125: Intro to Networks

First Year – Fall Semester

  • CTI 110: IT Foundations
  • CTI 120: Network and Sec Foundation
  • CTS 115: Info Sys Business Concepts
  • CTS 120: Hardware/Software Support

First Year – Fall Semester

  • CIS 123: Cisco Workplace Applications of Al
  • CIS 134: Applied Ethics for Al

First Year – Spring Semester

  • CIS 221: Al Prompting
  • CIS 231: Copilot & Agent Admin Fund

First Year – Fall Semester

  • CTI 120: Network and Sec Foundation
  • NET 125: Intro to Networks

First Year – Spring Semester

  • NET 126: Switching and Routing

Second Year – Fall Semester

  • NET 225: Enterprise Networking

Second Year – Spring Semester

  • CTI 240: Virtulization Admin

Technical Standards

The Information Technology – Network Management program technical standards have been developed to inform students of the nonacademic essential functions of the program and profession. Examples are not all inclusive.

Standard Essential Function Examples
Communication
Oral / Written
  • Skills sufficient to communicate information and ideas so others will understand
  • Communicate with coworkers and customers via email, phone, or face-to-face
Mobility / Motor Skills
  • Motor skills sufficient to move the hands and use hands to grasp or manipulate objects
  • Ability to perform basic computer functions
  • Ability to work in varied spaces
  • Mobility sufficient to perform physical activities that require occasional use of arms and legs and moving the whole body
  • Move a computer mouse, press multiple keyboard keys simultaneously, etc.
  • Work spaces may include heights, crawlspaces, or confined spaces
  • Physical activities may include:
    • Bending
    • Squatting
    • Lifting
    • Carrying
    • Crawling
    • Climbing
Physical Strength and Stamina
  • Ability to sit at computer for extended periods of time
  • Ability sufficient to lift and carry equipment
  • Sit for extended periods to finish projects
  • Carry and set up equipment such as servers, routers/switches, cabling, etc.
Sensory

  • Sight
  • Sound
  • Taste
  • Touch
  • Smell
  • Visual skills sufficient to see details at close range
  • Work with wires and switches
  • Distinguish small details on computer monitor
Environmental / Occupational Exposure
Field or Industry Professional Standards

Disability Services Statement

Wilkes Community College is an ADA compliant institution. WCC does not discriminate based on a disability in the admissions process or in access to its programs, services, and/or activities for qualified individuals who meet eligibility requirements. WCC will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with documented disabilities who are eligible to receive or participate in college programs, services, and/or activities. If a student believes that he/she cannot meet one or more of a program’s essential functions without accommodations, the student is encouraged to disclose this to Disability Services as soon as possible.

Associate to Bachelor Agreements

An Associate to Bachelor agreement is an opportunity for students to complete their Associate's degree at Wilkes Community College and then transfer into a specified program at a partnering four-year institution for their Bachelor's degree. Wilkes Community College has the following Associate to Bachelor agreements for our Network Management graduates: