1740 | Network Systems Technology – AS
Overview
The Network Systems Technology (NST) program teaches you the skills you need to design, build, and maintain computer networks, including virtual networks.
Virtualization is a technology that makes it possible to run multiple operating systems and applications on a single computer, saving money and improving efficiency. For more information, click on the graphic below.
All learning in the NST program is hands-on using the latest hardware in our updated lab facilities.
Scholarships Available
The Emerge Scholars scholarship program is intended to assist with unmet financial needs, ensuring students have the resources necessary to begin their educational journey with confidence.
For information about this scholarship opportunity, review the scholarship information sheet below or contact Lorri Jaques, Computer Science professor, at jaquesl@southflorida.edu.
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Funded by the National Science Foundation grant #2221240 |
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Remote Career Opportunities
Remote work is a growing trend in the IT industry. The NST program teaches you how to set up and secure remote networks and how to troubleshoot problems that can occur when employees are working in remote locations. Here are some examples of remote IT jobs that NST graduates can secure:
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Degree Map
The Network Systems Technology program requires students to earn 60 college credits in approximately two years.
Credits transfer to SFSC’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management (BAS-SM) and to many other computer science-related bachelor’s degree programs
Visit the College Catalog to review the required courses for 1740 | Associate in Science in Network Systems Technology.
Certifications That Employers Want
In the Network Systems Technology program, you receive the tools and training needed to pursue the CompTIA IT Fundamentals, A+, Network+, Security+, and Project+ industry certifications. Some certifications are required to complete a particular course in this program, while others are optional.
South Florida State College is recognized as a CompTIA Authorized Academy Partner.
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Student Work Experiences in Remote and Virtualized Environments (SWERVE)
SWERVE aims to modernize the Network Systems Technology program by transitioning to a virtualized education platform, ensuring that students develop skills relevant to today’s workforce needs by updating existing courses, developing new ones, and fostering industry partnerships to provide students with hands-on experience and internship opportunities in cutting-edge IT environments.
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Funded by the National Science Foundation grant #2302322 |
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