Associate in Network Systems Administration Online Degree Information

	Associate in Network Systems Administration
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Degree Title:	Associate in Network Systems Administration
College:	DeVry University
Description:	DeVry's Associate in Network Systems Administration program provides students with a background in network systems administration as applied to practical business situations. Today nothing is more critical to successful business operations than effective networks. Maintaining existing systems and launching new ones is the job of a network systems administration professional. From activating accounts and security controls to installing and configuring routers and switchers to monitoring network performance and troubleshooting problems, network systems administration degree holders are prepared to work in virtually any industry that that relies on these key business systems. The program addresses installing, configuring, securing and administering network systems comprising users, shared resources and network elements, such as routers, in local and Internet-based environments.

Accreditation:	The Higher Learning Commission; North Central Association (?)
Delivery Format:	Online (?)
Educational Level:	Associate (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	Undergraduate applicants must have earned a high school diploma or equivalent.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (NCA), ncahlc.org.

Institution Type: (?)
Public Company

Calendar Type:
DeVry course offerings are delivered in 3 semesters annually beginning in October, March and July. Many courses are offered in a session format, with 2 eight-week sessions offered each semester.

Credit-earning Options:
A maximum of 80 DeVry credit hours may be awarded for lower division or community college coureses. For students in Keller degree programs, credit for up to three courses may be transferred from other regionally accredited graduate schools.

Delivery Format: (?)
DeVry University Online utilizes an asynchronous web-based delivery platform for its online programs.

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Specialized Institution—School of business and management

Technical Requirements:
PC with Windows 2000, XP Home, or XP Pro; Microsoft Office XP Professional or higher; 600MHz Pentium PC 512 meg or greater RAM; 56K or higher modem; DVD drive; ISP account for Internet access and e -mail address; plug-ins (specific courses)

Geographic Restrictions:
US and Canada only

On-Campus Requirement:
None.

Scholarships Offered:
Graduating high school seniors may apply for Dean's and Presidential scholarships. Also, more than 1,600 designated high schools near DeVry campuses may annually choose one Community Scholar to attend DeVry.

Loans Offered:
EDUCARD is DeVry University's interest bearing installment loan program available to DeVry students as a source for paying tuition and book fees. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify.

Registration Details:
Prospective students complete an application and interview with an admissions representative who provides information on programs and start dates. When all admission requirements are fulfilled, applicants are notified of their admission status.