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Overview

The Network Systems Technology (NST) program teaches you the skills you need to design, build, and maintain computer networks, including virtual networks, which are increasingly common.Ìý

This video explains networking using an example of a physical (wired) network. You will learn about physical networks first before moving to virtual networks.

The increasing use of virtual networking is also driving the growth of remote work opportunities. The NST program teaches you how to set up and secure virtual networks and how to troubleshoot problems that can occur when employees are working in remote locations.

Requirements

The A.S. degree in Network Systems Technology requires students to earn 60 college credits in about two years. Credits transfer to SFSC’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management (BAS-SM) and to many bachelor’s degree programs at other schools.

For course descriptions and additional information, see the current ³Ô¹ÏÍø Catalog.

The Emerge Scholars Scholarship program assists full-time students with unmet financial needs, ensuring students have the resources necessary to begin their educational journey with confidence.

For information about this scholarship opportunity, contact Lorri Jaques or Michelle Leidel.

Funded by the National Science Foundation grant #2221240

Virtualization is a technology that makes it possible to replace multiple computers and related network hardware with a single computer, saving money and improving efficiency. For more information, check out the videos below.

Click the graphic below to see an example of office virtualization, which has become increasingly common in today’s workplace.

SFSC’s computer labs have recently been upgraded with new high-powered servers and desktops. You will spend much of your class time performing hands-on tasks on our state-of-the-art machines.

One tool you will use extensively in your NST courses is Oracle VirtualBox, a free program that creates and configures virtual machines (VMs) and networks. The video below explains how to set up a VM in VirtualBox.

In the Network Systems Technology program, you receive the tools and training needed to pursue the 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.

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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.

Funded by the National Science Foundation grant #2302322