On-Campus Colleges

Siantis

Hello,

I'm trying to find colleges that offer a Bachelors Degree that relate to Network Administration. Ideally courses would include CCNA curriculum and test prep and MCSE curriculum.

Most colleges seem to offer only Computer Science majors, focusing on programming, or only an Associate's Degree.

I'm NOT looking for an online college, but a 4 year, traditional college environment.

So far the only two that have caught my eye are:
Central Penn: Central Pennsylvania College | Information Technology Bachelor's Degree Program Network Management Minor
and
Alfred Tech: Information Technology - Network Administration | Alfred State College

Thanks for any help.

Phliplip112

What about going to a Tech school that offers CCNA or MSCE courses in an AAS program and then transferring to a 4 year school?

Also, you may have to choose between the Cisco or Microsoft programs if you go that route I haven't seen a school that offers both in the same program.


That is what I'm in the process of doing.

NetworkingStudent

Siantis wrote: »

Hello,

I'm trying to find colleges that offer a Bachelors Degree that relate to Network Administration. Ideally courses would include CCNA curriculum and test prep and MCSE curriculum.

Most colleges seem to offer only Computer Science majors, focusing on programming, or only an Associate's Degree.

I'm NOT looking for an online college, but a 4 year, traditional college environment.

So far the only two that have caught my eye are:
Central Penn: Central Pennsylvania College | Information Technology Bachelor's Degree Program Network Management Minor
and
Alfred Tech: Information Technology - Network Administration | Alfred State College

Thanks for any help.

I'm guessing that you live in Massachusetts, correct? Well here is the link for all the colleges in that state. Good Luck!
Massachusetts State Colleges and Universities

jamesleecoleman

I think the school I'm transfering to has what you're looking for.

Davenport University > Home > Degrees and Majors ___ > Technology___ > Bachelor's Degrees

If you take the right security classes, you'll only be a few classes
away from a degree in Network Security.

veritas_libertas

Are you looking to go out of state? Davenport University in Michigan is very well respected.

+1 for Davenport

KoolTrix

if you live in Maryland/DC area..

Capitol College is the place to be.
(nasa and nsa sends their students here)

I want to transfer there after I get my AAS at community college

Slowhand

I don't know if you're willing to relocate, but I know that the University of Oregon, (a very good school, several of my friends have gone there,) offers a more IT-focused CIS program. (Their software-development classes, what we'd usually consider the traditional computer science courses, are considered to be part of their math department, apparently.)

If you're willing to make the move, I'd say it's worth it. Eugene's a nice town, the cost of living is low, and the school has a great reputation for academics and facilities.

Siantis

Thank you for the replies so far.

Davenport looks interesting, I'll definitely check them out more.

In answer to Slowhand, yes, I'm willing (preferring, actually) to relocate out of Mass.

Slowhand

Siantis wrote: »

I'm willing (preferring, actually) to relocate out of Mass.

I can understand that. I'm planning on heading out east to do my grad-work after I get my Bachelor's, I've been living in the Bay Area (California) for most of my life and Berkeley's not much of a change. It's great, but not a change. Good luck on your search.

veritas_libertas

Moving for me has been a real treat (seriously). I have found a better job, better education options, and better weather

Good luck with your searches. I once again endorse Davenport. I hear they have excellent IT security classes.

KoolTrix

get close to NoVA/DC and you'll make bank.

just the cost of living is insane.. so live a good ways outside of NoVA and DC.. and commute daily.

Laurel, MD is where Capitol College which is 20-30mins away from DC/NoVa.
and 20-30mins from Baltimore, MD.

do a search for the most expensive/richest counties in United States. Howard County and Montgomery County hits the lists.

Which is right outside DC. CC is in Howard Co. MD

(NoVa = Northern Virgnia)..