Computer Network Engineering and Cybersecurity
Systems Administration and Cybersecurity
Gain skills and experience in network design, installation, administration and cybersecurity as you prepare for a wide range of careers involving network computer systems. Choose from an associate degree or three certificate programs.
Pierce College's computer network engineering courses are taught primarily in the evenings to accommodate busy schedules.
Full-time students can generally complete the certificate in computer network engineering in one year, while the associate degree takes about two.
Students must have a GED or high school diploma, and are advised to take a skills assessment test through the Testing Center.
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Careers in Cybersecurity and Network Engineering
Get top-notch classroom training and hands-on experience with servers and client systems, and network hardware and software, while learning a full range of network design, installation, administration, cybersecurity and support activities. Students who complete the program will be prepared for a wide range of careers in companies that use or service network computer systems.
Workers with training in computer network systems and cybersecurity are in high demand across a wide variety of businesses, industries and services. Pierce graduates have historically posted high employment rates after completing their training program, and this trend is anticipated well into the future.
Financial aid and scholarships are frequently available to students who qualify. In addition, special funding may be available for unemployed workers or low-wage working parents. Learn more about Workforce funding.
Transfer Information
Students who earn a certificate or associate degree in computer network engineering from Pierce are prepared for entry-level positions in that field. However, some of the credits included in the associate degree option are transferable to a limited number of four-year colleges.
Transfer Institutions
- Bellevue College
- Central Washington University
- CWU–Pierce County (BA/BS Information Technology and Administrative Management)
- Clover Park Technical College
- Green River College
- Highline Community College
Gaspard Mucundanyi
Assistant Professor of CIS/CNE
GMucundanyi@pierce.ctc.edu
253-964-6420
Ciaran Bloomer
Professor, Computer Network Engineering
CBloomer@pierce.ctc.edu
253-840-8387
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