Would you like to be a college student while still in high school? While in EASTERN's Computer Network Administration program, you can choose to enroll in Montgomery County Community College for up to 12 transferable credits! More and more businesses need network administrators now. Get your start here!
In this two-year half-day program students must pass the Certified Linux Administrator (CLA) exam in the first year of the program and are prepared for two other industry certification exams: Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) and Certified Novell Administrator (NCA). One-year seniors will be considered if space is available in the program.
Career Objectives: Computer Network Administrator; Linux Administrator
Prerequisites: Algebra II completed or scheduled during the first year of the program
College Post-Secondary Opportunities: More than 95% of Computer Network Administration students attend college. Students can be dually enrolled for up to 12 transferable credits at Montgomery County Community College. Students are guaranteed admission into Penn State Abington’s School of Information Sciences and Technology if they meet PSU criteria. Students may also qualify for advanced placement credit at Penn College of Technology. DeVry University offers a $1,200 per semester scholarship to students who successfully complete the first semester of Cisco.
Other colleges students have attended include: Temple University, Drexel University and Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
With Higher Education: This program provides the foundation for success in such career fields as: computer information systems technology, computer network administration, and technology support
Accomplishments and Dual Enrollment:
Computer Network Administration students benefit from the curriculum connection EASTERN has with Cisco, MicroSoft and Novell.
Dual enrollment saves students time and money in college by getting a head start here!
Program Benefits
College Opportunities
Montgomery County Community College
Dual Enrollment - up to 12 transferable credits
Savings up to $1500
Students can take additional credits at the college
Penn State University - Abington
Acceptance into the Information Sciences and Technology program and admission fee waived if they meet requirements
Savings of $50, plus acceptance into the limited openings of the program
Penn College of Technology
Advanced Placement - competency assessment evaluation made by our teacher to Penn College of Technology and they assign credit value.
Savings up to $3,360
DeVry University
Can earn up to eight credits in one of three DeVry programs:
Networks and Communications Mgt. Network Systems Administration
