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Network Administration and Engineering AAS Degree

Master IT Challenges and Manage Systems Like a Pro

As a systems administrator, you solve tough tech problems that help desks can't handle. Learn to manage IT systems for businesses, either on-site or from a distance.

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Network Administration & Engineering At a Glance

Degree

Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Length of Study

2 years

Course Format

Face-to-Face

Classes Meet

Daytime

Program Start

Fall

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192

Hour Internship

Industry Certifications

IT Courses & Electives

Your Network Engineering & Administration Career

Our graduates can be employed in many careers, including:

Network administrator
Network technician
LAN/WAN engineer
LAN/WAN administrator
Help desk technician

70%

CompTIAA A+ Pass Rate

75%

Cisco CCST Pass Rate

60%

Cisco CCNA Pass Rate

70%

CompTIA Security+ Pass Rate

The Hawkeye Difference

Hands-On Learning Hawkeye's Data Center

Learn how to set up and keep networks running smoothly, including how to keep them safe from hackers and fix them if something goes wrong. You get hands-on experience with the latest Microsoft desktop, server, Exchange, and SQL server systems.

Graduate Spotlight Tyler Ramirez

As a first-generation college student, Tyler wasn’t ready to go too far from home. Luckily for him, an IT program with a stellar reputation was practically in his backyard.

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Graduate Spotlight Joe Gordon

Joe Gordon came to Hawkeye because of the strong reputation of its IT programs. He soon found his own experience lived up to the hype.

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Program Overview

You will graduate with skills in and experience with:

Basic PC hardware and operating systems
Microsoft Office
Databases
Server operating systems
Computer networking.
Advanced IT technologies including virtualization
Email systems
Server management
Project management
SQL
IT security

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In Hawkeye’s data center, you build and maintain industry-standard networks, secure the network, protect against hacking attacks, and recover from attacks.

You get experience with the latest Microsoft desktop, server, Exchange, and SQL server platforms.

Gain 192 hours of real-world work experience ensuring you have the skills you need to succeed in your future career.

Certifications are essential in the IT field. Hawkeye is a Cisco Regional Academy and VMware IT Academy. You can earn Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), CompTIA, and VMware certifications.

This program qualifies for the Future Ready Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship and will pay up to 100% of your tuition.

You must apply for, be awarded, and meet the ongoing eligibility requirements for the Last-Dollar Scholarship.

These are just a few of the companies that hire Network Administration and Engineering graduates:

ACES, Cedar Falls, IA
BerganKDV, Waterloo, IA
CBE Group, Cedar Falls, IA
CDW, Minneapolis, MN
Cedar Falls Utilities, Cedar Falls, IA
John Deere, Waterloo, IA
EO Johnson Business Technologies, Cedar Falls, IA
The VGM Group, Waterloo, IA

You can get right to work after your program. Or, if you plan to earn an associate degree and go on to earn a bachelor’s degree, consider your transfer options.

There is a documented pathway to UNI's Technology Management program. Check out UNI’s transfer guide to learn more.

If you’re interested in transferring, you must work closely with an academic advisor here and at the transfer institution. This is important to ensure courses transfer and you meet program requirements.

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" Because of Hawkeye, I'm ready to enter the IT field with full confidence. "

Chase Rust
Network Administration & Engineering ‘24

Meet Your Instructor: Todd Bengen

"There's a strong need for IT professionals. If you complete your degree, acquire an internship to gain valuable on the job experience, and earn a certification—there's a job with your name on it."

Meet Your Instructor: Chad Dean

“Information technology demands that you become a lifelong learner. That’s why I got into it, to join a profession that requires constant learning. I've seen people come in with little to no knowledge about the IT industry, but I’ve seen those same students work hard, graduate in two years, and get high-paying jobs. This is the reason I enjoy teaching."

How to Get Started

It’s simple! Complete these steps:

Check the status of your application at any time by logging into your admissions account.

Program Admission Requirements

Assessment Scores

To enroll this program, you’ll need to meet the minimum score requirements.

	ALEKS	ACCUPLACER Next Generation	ACCUPLACER Classic	COMPASS	ACT	GPA
Math	14	255 Arithmetic 246 Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics (QAS)	63 Arithmetic 56 Elementary Algebra	39 Pre-Algebra	16
Literacy		239 Reading or 240 Writing	58 Reading or 64 Sentence Skills	69 Reading or 41 Writing	16 Reading or 16 English	2.25

You can take the ALEKS Placement Assessment online. If you prefer, you can take the ACCUPLACER Next Generation or ACT at Hawkeye. While ACCUPLACER Classic and COMPASS aren’t offered anymore, you can still use your scores from those tests if you took them before for program admission.

If you don’t meet the minimum score requirements, you can take success courses instead. Talk to your academic advisor to help you find the right courses to get started.

Program Acceptance

If you meet the assessment score requirements, you can be accepted into the program.

If you don't meet these requirements, you’ll be accepted into a Pre-Program. As a pre-program student, you’ll start by taking general education and prerequisite classes. Your academic advisor will help you make a plan to meet the program requirements. After finishing your pre-program courses, contact Admissions to let them know.