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Computer Networking and Information Technology

Alcorn State University

Bachelor's DegreeCIP: 11.1002

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Locations

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  • Alcorn State, Mississippi

    1000 ASU Dr Ste 359, Alcorn State, Mississippi, 39096-7500

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Critical ThinkingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionMonitoringSpeakingJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingWritingActive LearningSystems AnalysisCoordination

Knowledge

Computers and ElectronicsEngineering and TechnologyEnglish LanguageTelecommunicationsCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministration and Management

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningOral ExpressionInductive ReasoningWritten ComprehensionInformation OrderingWritten ExpressionNear VisionSpeech RecognitionCategory FlexibilitySpeech Clarity

Tasks

  • Back up network data.
  • Configure security settings or access permissions for groups or individuals.
  • Analyze and report computer network security breaches or attempted breaches.
  • Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destructi
  • Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems.
  • Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being tr
  • Direct daily operations of department, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing stand
  • Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and r
  • Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.

Technology

Web platform development softwareDocument management softwareTransaction security and virus protection softwareOperating system softwareConfiguration management softwareWord processing softwareAccess softwareNetwork monitoring softwareInternet directory services softwareDevelopment environment softwareCustomer relationship management CRM softwareDesktop publishing softwareObject or component oriented development softwareData base management system software

Tools

Asynchronous transfer mode ATM analyzersCable testersCaching enginesCisco Systems Cisco Application Visibility and Management AVM Traffic CollectorCommunications analyzersContinuity testersCopy machinesFabric analyzersFibre channel protocol analyzersLaptop computersLaser facsimile machinesLoad balancersMainframe computersNetwork address translation NAT appliancesPersonal computersDesktop computersLocal area network LAN analyzersNetwork analyzersNotebook computersProtocol analyzersAccess serversComputer serversComputer tool kitsFile serversIndustry standard architecture/peripheral component interconnect ISA/PCI cardsInkjet printersInternet Information Services IIS ServersLaser printersMid-range computersMinicomputers

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Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Computer Network Support Specialists15-1231.00
  • Information Security Analysts15-1212.00
  • Computer and Information Systems Managers11-3021.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

  • Enterprise network data backup architecture — design, test, and maintain recovery procedures autonomously, ensuring business continuity compliance in a complex multi-site environment.
  • Role-based access control frameworks — configure and enforce across heterogeneous systems, conducting periodic access reviews and remediating privilege violations in an enterprise network.
  • Confirmed and attempted network security breaches — investigate, analyze, and report comprehensively using forensic tools and SIEM platforms, producing actionable findings for leadership and compliance teams.
  • Complex, non-routine networking problems — isolate and resolve using advanced diagnostic testing software and deep systems analysis across WAN, LAN, and cloud-hybrid topologies.
  • Network change and support documentation — author and maintain authoritative records including network diagrams, configuration baselines, and post-incident reports in configuration management systems.
  • Enterprise WAN and LAN infrastructure — design and implement router and switch configurations, including redundancy and failover protocols, across geographically distributed networks.
  • Network security software deployments — lead end-to-end installations and upgrades, validating firewall rule sets and patch compliance across production and DR environments.
  • Escalated and systemic user connectivity problems — resolve by conducting root-cause analysis and implementing permanent remediation strategies in large-scale enterprise environments.
  • Emerging networking technologies and threat vectors — evaluate through active learning and independent research, recommending adoption or mitigation strategies to improve network resilience.
  • Cross-functional project teams — coordinate technical network tasks using project management software, managing timelines and deliverables independently within complex IT programs.

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