Network Engineering Technology (WATC)
Turn your love of computers and virtual networks into a lucrative career by becoming a network engineering technician. Network engineering technicians combine programming skills with imagination to construct robust computer networks for businesses and their employees. This program equips students with the skills they will need to enter the workforce as a computer network support specialist, progressing to the level of a network and system administrator.
- Location: Peak Innovation Center (Satellite)
- Options: Morning and afternoon
- Skills Learned: Fiber splicing
- Career Titles: Network Engineer, Network Architect, Computer System Administrator
- Industry: Educational Services, Computer systems Design, Government, Finance & Insurance
- Credentials students can potentially earn while in WATC:
- Certificate of Proficiency in Supporting Technology
- Degree options to complete at UAFS:
- Technical Certificate in Network Engineering Technology
- Associate of Applied Science in Network Engineering Technology
- Outlook: 4-8 percent growth
- Arkansas Median Wage: $39,450 - $63,380 (varies by specialty)
| Fall Semester First Year |
Spring Semester First Year |
Fall Semester Second Year |
Spring Semester Second Year |
| Computer Apps | Intro to Programming | Linux Foundations | Support Essentials |
| Wiring & Cabling | Networking with Devices | Microsoft Server Foundations | Cloud Computing |
| Cyber Devices I | Cyber Devices II | Configuring Network Devices | Cyber Security |
Sample schedule only. Actual schedules may vary.
Credentials students can potentially earn while in WATC:
- Certificate of Proficiency in Supporting Technology
Degree options to complete at UAFS:
- Technical Certificate in Network Engineering Technology
- Associate of Applied Science in Network Engineering Technology