Career Description Computer network administrators design, install, and support an organization's network infrastructure. Businesses, governments, and other organizations use computer hardware and software every day. They use individual computer sta- tions, printers, and scanners that connect to servers. Each organiza- tion uses software programs that differ from department to depart- ment. For example, the accounting department may use mostly financial software. Management may use mostly word processing and spreadsheet software. A system may also include Internet and e-mail software that is vulnerable to attacks by computer viruses. These diverse computer systems, also called networks, are moni- tored and maintained by computer network administrators. Computer network administrators plan, coordinate, and direct the computer-related activities of an organization. They make sure all parts of a computer network work to meet the organization's goals. Network administrators may also direct the work of other computer specialists such as analysts, programmers, and technicians. Computer network administrators provide day-to-day support for software users. For example, they may train people how to use soft- ware or help troubleshoot problems. Program Information The Computer Network Administration degree is one of the most exciting tracks offered by CLC. Course work includes general net- working technologies, network troubleshooting, operating system technologies, disaster recovery, computer repair and security funda- mentals. This program covers an overview of networking technolo- gies that graduates can expect to work with in small to mid-size organization settings. CLC’s IT instructors are industry certified professionals with multi- ple years of experience in their respective disciplines both in the classroom and in industry. Certification This program will help students prepare for the following certifi- catins: Microsoft MCSE, MCSA, MCP, MCDST; CompTIAA+, Network+, Server+, Security+, and others. Central Lakes College is a VUE Authorized Test Center. All certifica- tions exams can be delivered onsite. Career Titles The studies in this program wil help students prepare for careers in Networking such as MCSE, MCSA, Network Administrator, Network Engineer, Systems Analyst, LAN Administrator, WAN Administrator, Network Security Specialist and Systems Engineer. Computer Network Administration A.A.S. Degree - Brainerd Campus Selected Employers of Recent Graduates St. Joseph’s Medical Center Smith Medical State of Minnesota Lakewood Banks Hunt Technologies Selected Job Titles of Recent Graduates IS Manager Network Administrator IT Analyst Technical Support Rep Quotes from Students “Central Lakes College’s computer technology program was instrumental in preparing me for a computer technology career. As a nontraditional student, I found the courses to be challenging, very thorough, and gave me a great feeling of accomplishment. The instructors were extremely knowledgeable and concerned about the success of their students. I would highly recommend CLC’s program to anyone seeking a career in computer technology.” Kevin 2004 graduate “CLC provides a great atmosphere for learning about computer technolo- gy. The hands on experience, both in the classroom and lab environ- ments, is unbeatable. It is the key tool for proper understanding and learning of technologies in the computer realm. It is better to show someone how to do something rather than tell them.” Erick 2004 graduate Brainerd Campus Admissions Office 501 West College Drive, Brainerd, MN 56401 218.855.8037 or 800.933.0346 www .clcmn.edu
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Career DescriptionComputer network administrators design, install, and support anorganization's network infrastructure.
Businesses, governments, and other organizations use computerhardware and software every day. They use individual computer sta-tions, printers, and scanners that connect to servers. Each organiza-tion uses software programs that differ from department to depart-ment. For example, the accounting department may use mostlyfinancial software. Management may use mostly word processingand spreadsheet software. A system may also include Internet ande-mail software that is vulnerable to attacks by computer viruses.These diverse computer systems, also called networks, are moni-tored and maintained by computer network administrators.
Computer network administrators plan, coordinate, and direct thecomputer-related activities of an organization. They make sure allparts of a computer network work to meet the organization's goals.Network administrators may also direct the work of other computerspecialists such as analysts, programmers, and technicians.
Computer network administrators provide day-to-day support forsoftware users. For example, they may train people how to use soft-ware or help troubleshoot problems.
Program InformationThe Computer Network Administration degree is one of the mostexciting tracks offered by CLC. Course work includes general net-working technologies, network troubleshooting, operating systemtechnologies, disaster recovery, computer repair and security funda-mentals. This program covers an overview of networking technolo-gies that graduates can expect to work with in small to mid-sizeorganization settings.
CLC’s IT instructors are industry certified professionals with multi-ple years of experience in their respective disciplines both in theclassroom and in industry.
CertificationThis program will help students prepare for the following certifi-catins: Microsoft MCSE, MCSA, MCP, MCDST; CompTIAA+,Network+, Server+, Security+, and others.
Central Lakes College is a VUE Authorized Test Center. All certifica-tions exams can be delivered onsite.
Career TitlesThe studies in this program wil help students prepare for careers inNetworking such as MCSE, MCSA, Network Administrator, NetworkEngineer, Systems Analyst, LAN Administrator, WAN Administrator,Network Security Specialist and Systems Engineer.
Computer Network AdministrationA.A.S. Degree - Brainerd Campus
Selected Employers of Recent GraduatesSt. Joseph’s Medical CenterSmith MedicalState of MinnesotaLakewood BanksHunt Technologies
Selected Job Titles of Recent GraduatesIS ManagerNetwork AdministratorIT AnalystTechnical Support Rep
Quotes from Students
“Central Lakes College’s computer technology program was instrumentalin preparing me for a computer technology career. As a nontraditionalstudent, I found the courses to be challenging, very thorough, and gaveme a great feeling of accomplishment. The instructors were extremelyknowledgeable and concerned about the success of their students. Iwould highly recommend CLC’s program to anyone seeking a career incomputer technology.”
Kevin 2004 graduate“CLC provides a great atmosphere for learning about computer technolo-gy. The hands on experience, both in the classroom and lab environ-ments, is unbeatable. It is the key tool for proper understanding andlearning of technologies in the computer realm. It is better to showsomeone how to do something rather than tell them.”
Erick 2004 graduate
Brainerd Campus Admissions Office501 West College Drive, Brainerd, MN 56401
218.855.8037 or 800.933.0346www.clcmn.edu
A.A.S. CurriculumCourse # Course Title Credits
FIRST YEARFALL SEMESTERCOMP 1100 Introduction to Data Communication 2COMP 1109 Introduction to Operating Systems 3COMP 1120 Introduction to Computer Applications 3 COMP 1204 Computer Repair I - A+Hardware 4General Education 4
First Year Fall Semester Total 16
SPRING SEMESTERCOMP 1230 Network Essentials 4COMP 1253 Client Operating Systems Administration 4COMP 2206* Computer Repair II-A+Operating Systems 3General Education 5
First Year Spring Semester Total 16
SECOND YEARFALL SEMESTERCOMP 1254 Server Admnistration 4COMP 1255 Network Infrastructure 4COMP 2113 Adv Operating Systems/Command Line 3 General Education 5
Second Year Fall Semester Total 16
SPRING SEMESTERCOMP 2111 Security Essentials 4COMP 2120 Network Planning and Design 4COMP 2121 Directory Services Infrastructure 4COMP 2126 Wireless Networking 3General Education 2
Second Year Spring Semester Total 17
GRADUATION REQUIREMENT 65*Denotes Prerequisites or Co-rerequisitesRECOMMENDED ELECTIVECOMP 2213* Computer Careers Internship 1-6
Computer Network AdministrationA.A.S. Degree - Brainerd Campus
Ron HouleRon graduated from Brainerd CommunityCollege with an Associate of Arts. He earned hisB.A. and M.A. degrees in Business Managementfrom the College of St. Scholatica. Ron holdsMicrosoft Certified Trainer, Microsoft CertifiedSystems Engineer, Microsoft Certified SystemsAdministrator, and Microsoft Certified DesktopSupport Technician certifications fromMicrosoft and is a Certified Novell Administratorand CompTIA Net+ certified. Ron is a publishedauthor of an MCDST textbook/manual and atechnical editor for books focused on Microsoftsystem engineering, networking, and adminis-tration. Ron has been teaching business man-agement and computer technology for over 15years.
[email protected]: 218.855.8091
Dar HouleDar graduated from Brainerd Community Collegewith an Associate of Arts degree. She earned herBachelor of Arts degree in OrganizationalManagement and Communications from ConcordiaUniversity in St. Paul, Minnesota. Dar holdsMicrosoft Certified Trainer, Microsoft CertifiedSystems Engineer, and Microsoft Certified SystemsAdministrator certifications from Microsoft andholds Net+ and Security+ certification fromCompTIA. Dar worked in management as a directorof purchasing for six years and was a senior analystfor a technology consulting firm before moving toCentral Lakes College in the fall of 2000. She alsospent five years as a customer service representa-tive working with administrative support personneland doing database programming in both PC andmainframe systems.
[email protected]: 218.855.8256
Chuck LundChuck Lund has a Bachelor’s Degree from St.Olaf College and over 10 years experience work-ing in the field of information technology in theBrainerd area. Chuck is currently the owner of acomputer consulting business, and has been aComputer Technology Instructor at CentralLakes College since 2000. Chuck maintains sev-eral industry certifications, including Microsoftand Comp TIA, is a member of several profes-sional organizations, and has industry experi-ence in networking and security, hardwarerepair, maintenance and support, software andoperating system support, wireless technolo-gies, project management, and disaster recov-ery. Hobbies include “anything computers”.
[email protected]: 218.855.8240
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