Computer Networking Degree

The computer networking degree program at Foothill College enables students to learn the design, implementation, and management of computer systems, peripherals, and associated software in a networking setting to help maximize efficiency and productivity. Students who graduate from the computer networking degree program may choose career paths as network specialists, including engineers and managers. Courses include operating systems and applications, design and analysis, networking theory and solutions, types of networks, and network management and control. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer computer networking degrees.

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Foothill College

2205 West Artesia Boulevard, Redondo Beach, CA

Foothills College, located in Los Altos Hills, California, was founded in 1957 to provide resident in the South Bay educational opportunities. The school is a member of the California Community Colleges System which operates the state's two year institutions throughout the various counties and districts.

Foothill College is one of the two colleges that comprise the Foothill-De Anza Community College District, the other being De Anza College.  FC has recently undergone a large renovation in order to improve and expand facilities in order to meet the needs of the 18,000 students that enroll annually. Since 2003 nearly every building on campus has undergone improvements, and the school has add3ed several new facilities as well.

Academics

Students at Foothills College will choose from a variety of programs, enrolling in the one that meets their needs, either through academic transfer opportunities or career training. An academic transfer program will have the student complete the first two years of a four year education at the college, followed by applying to a four year institution in order to complete the final two year and earn their bachelor's degree.

Agreements with the California State University System and the University of California System guarantees admission to students who meet the academic criterion for admission put forth by those systems. Students who wish to enroll at an out of state or private school will encounter varying admissions requirements and as a result should meet with a counselor to discuss those schools' admissions requirements and develop a curriculum that best fulfills them.

Career training programs are designed to impart theoretical and practical education by educating students in the methods and techniques used in their area of study and the associated work involved.

Students will learn how to apply learned skills to a real world setting through the use of controlled environments, allowing them to develop and advance their skills and abilities and gaining the experience that is beneficial for future employment. Most programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in a certificate or degree that demonstrates competency in the area studies and allows for the pursuit of job opportunities at the entry level.

Programs offered:

• Accounting
• Computer Science
• Mathematics
• Sociology
• Pharmacy Technician

Admissions and Financial Aid

Foothills College is a public two year institution with an open enrollment policy that allows any student that wishes to enroll to do so by meeting the minimum requirements for admission, completing and submitting an application, and the payment of tuition.

Future students should also supply previous transcripts if available and take a placement exam which may be bypassed through the submission of one's standardized test scores. Students are also encouraged to participate in new student orientation to familiarize themselves with the campus and to meet with a counselor to discuss program enrollment and curriculum.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Individuals requiring financial assistance are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information provided from which will be used by the school's financial aid department to determine a student's financial needs and aid program eligibility when constructing the student's financial aid packet.

Aid must be applied for prior to each academic year.  Students receiving aid may be chosen at random to provide additional tax information to be compared to the information provided on one's FAFSA in order to verify its accuracy.

Athletics

The Foothills College Owls participate in intercollegiate athletics the through the California Community College Athletics Association (CCCAA) which promoted competition among the 108 community colleges that comprise the CCCS.

Intercollegiate athletics area fun extracurricular activity that promoted good health, teamwork, discipline, and leadership, all qualities that can be applied to one's personal and professional life. Student interested in participating may contact the athletic department to obtain the necessary forms and tryout dates.

Athletic programs offered:

• Basketball
• Football
• Soccer
• Softball
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Volleyball
• Water Polo

Students Enrolled in the Computer Networking Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Foothill College offers an associate's degree program in computer networking.

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Informatics Nurse Specialists

Description

Apply knowledge of nursing and informatics to assist in the design, development, and ongoing modification of computerized health care systems. May educate staff and assist in problem solving to promote the implementation of the health care system.

Information Security Analysts

Description

Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.

Computer Network Architects

Description

Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software.

Computer Network Support Specialists

Description

Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).