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In the Network Technology program, you will learn the theory and practice of designing, deploying and managing both wired and wireless network technologies.
As a Network Technology major, you will gain expertise in:
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The protocols and services that enable Internet and LAN services
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The design and management of local and wide area networks
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Voice and data network convergence through VoIP technologies
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Wireless networks (WiFi, WiMAX, Cellular and 3G)
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Network security
The Network Technology program offers three concentrations:
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Standard
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Application development
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Network security
The standard concentration is designed for students who plan to pursue a career in network design, system management, service deployment or product/vendor evaluation. Courses focus on:
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Device configuration
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Network design
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Network technologies
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Protocols
The application development concentration is designed for students who plan to pursue a career in application development for network services. Courses focus on:
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Network programming
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Network technologies
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Protocols
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Software development
The network security concentration is designed for students who plan to pursue a career in network security, security administration or security infrastructure design. Courses focus on:
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Best practices in security design
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Network security technologies
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Security management
You will gain hands-on experience by working with network devices and servers in lab facilities focused on enterprise networks, security and multimedia network services.