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The Essential Link to any Business

As businesses become increasingly dependent on technological advances each year, the need for well-trained IT professionals also continues to increase. American National University’s Network Support Associate degree program can help prepare you for a successful entry-level career in information technology. You can possess skills in computer hardware, software, and Local and Wide Area Networking. Along with this, you can learn basic and advanced server configuration, server management, and security, as well as emerging virtualization and server cloud technologies.

In this program you will gain both the skills and hands-on experience needed to sit for the following optional certifications:

• CompTIA A+ (troubleshoot networking and security issues within operating systems)
• CompTIA Network+ (building, managing, and protecting data networks)

Your Learning Experience

Coursework in the Network Support Associate degree program will give you relevant skills in core areas. You will be able to:.

• Develop the knowledge and practical skills you need to successfully navigate complex networks and troubleshoot issues. This can include, but is not limited to, assigning routing protocols and table configurations, LAN/WAN infrastructure, maintaining file servers like VPN gateways, and administering and maintaining PC-based networks.
• Learn to administer and support network systems virtualized in Microsoft Windows Server and cloud computing technologies through class NET205: Windows Server Administration. Additionally, students will learn about CISCO and CompTIA A+ Hardware in several other courses.
• Gain skills in computer and network security. Students will learn the threats to a computing infrastructure, how to secure a network, and an understanding of encryption technologies among many other security related topics.
• Understand how to deploy a PC based network for whatever a business may need – like managing a server across many platforms, as well as troubleshooting skills for those users within the network.
• Complete a capstone project.

Stackable Degrees

Through American National University’s progressive learning format, you can immediately use your Network Support education to join other programs. Students can begin in our Network Administration bachelor’s degree program or our Cybersecurity bachelor’s degree program.

Where could your degree take you?

• Network support specialist
• Network Technician
• Computer systems support specialist
• Desktop Engineer
• Computer network architect

Check out our “Not-What-You-Would Expect” Guide to Technology to learn more about this high-demand field.

Online Tuition Comparison

Total tuition for an associate’s degree in Network Support at ANU is only $31,872. Large online colleges with course-based programs are 10% – 36% higher and do not include fees or textbooks.(1) ANU tuition includes all fees (application, course, technology, graduation, etc.), textbooks, and lab equipment (where applicable).