Computer Networking Degree

The computer networking degree program at Garrett 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 Maryland colleges that offer computer networking degrees.

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Garrett College

Also known as Garrett Community College

101 Braddock Road, Frostburg, MD

Garrett College was founded as Garrett Community College in 1967. Located in McHenry, Maryland, the school is near the scenic Deep Creek Lake and is near several sports facilities. Garrett College provides Associate's degree programs for all interested in pursuing higher education and is one of few community colleges to offer on campus housing at one of its two dormitories.

Academics

Garrett College provides a wide variety of programs for transfer and vocational students. Transfer students to 4 year institutions from Garrett College typically outperform other students in the state of Maryland. All members of the faculty are credentialed and will meet with four year counterparts once a year to discuss educational trends.

Some programs offered include:

• Network Administration
• Liberal Arts
• Early Childhood Education
• Culinary Arts
• Business Administration

Admissions and Financial Aid

All students who are sixteen years of age or older and have a high school diploma or GED. Interested students should fill out and submit the application and pay all necessary fees.

Garrett College offers financial aid assistance and suggests that all students fill out and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to see if they are eligible.

Athletics

Garrett College sports teams are known as the Lakers and the school participates in the National Junior College Athletics Association (NJCAA).

Sports available are:

• Cross Country
• Basketball
• Volleyball
• Baseball
• Softball
• Golf 

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).