Information Technology: Computer Networking
Build, secure and manage networks.
- Degree
- Associate in Applied Science
- Program Type
-
Career-Oriented Degrees
- Pathway
- Technology, Engineering and Computer Science
- Credits
- 64
In-demand careers
Learn data communication between linked computers and why networks are critical to an organization's success. Students focus on the installation, configuration and security of computer network systems.

Transfer of data
Graduates of the Computer Networking degree choose from various levels of professional certifications. Those who choose to go on to bachelor's degree programs frequently transfer to: University at Albany | SUNY Cobleskill | SUNY Polytechnic Institute | SUNY Morrisville | Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
Careers in Information Technology: Computer Networking
SUNY ADK advantage
Five
Cisco certifications
This Cisco-sponsored program provides support for students inCCNA, CCNP, CCNP2, CCNP3 and CCNP4
$70k
average salary
of a computer user support specialist in New York state
$109k
average salary
of computer programmers in New York state
Learning outcomes
- Identify and model professional skills needed in an IT work environment.
- Create client- and server-based programming applications.
- Research and write technical reports using office productivity applications.
- Cable and configure computers, servers, and routing, switching and wireless protocols with basic security for a home office to a medium-size business.
- Monitor, troubleshoot and document computer, server and network problems.
- Design and present a team network proposal.