Computer Networking & Telecommunications

Program Description

Students are being prepared to pursue careers in computer repair, network administration, cyber security and many other aspects of the computer field. Many students go to college after high school and others go directly into the workforce an their employers help pay for their further education part time.

Computer Networking & Telecommunications Program Path

  • Optional - Exploratory Quarter Class

    • PC Repair & Maintenance (Quarter Class)

  • Year 1

    • Computer Technology I (Full Year Course)

  • Year 2

    • Computer Technology II (Full Year Course)

  • Additional Class

    • Introduction to Computers ( Semester course??)

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Running Start College Credits

Certificates

  • Cisco IT Essentials Certificate of Completion

  • CompTIA IT Fundamentals Plus Certification

  • CompTIA A+ Certification

Computer Networking & Telecommunications I Topics of Study

  • Basic PC hardware and software

  • Computer repair basics

  • Networking basics - Peer-to-peer networking

  • Cyber Security Basics

  • Job Skills

  • Trends in the IT field

  • Careers in IT

Computer Networking & Telecommunications II Topics of Study

  • Applied PC Repair

  • Networking basics - Enterprise networking

  • Network Security Basics

  • Advanced Job Skills

  • Careers in IT

Career Path

  • Computer User Support Specialist

  • Tech Support Specialist

  • Network Specialist

College Path

  • Bachelor's in Computer Science

  • Bachelor's in Computer Networking

  • Bachelor's in Cybersecurity

  • Bachelor's in System and Network Administration

  • Bachelor's in Business Information Technology

College to Career Path

  • Network and Computer Systems Administrator

  • Computer and Information Systems Manager

  • Computer Network Architect

  • Computer Systems Analyst

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Mr. Sean Kenney

Experience:

  • 13 years in the electrical trade - 10 as electrical contractor

  • Whittier Tech - Electrical Instructor - 5 years

  • SHS/CTC - Electronics/Networking Instructor - 21 years

  • Technical Writer/Editor - Journal of Light Construction - 10 years

  • NH Technical College in Stratham - Electrical

Education/Credentials:

  • High School: Whittier Tech - Electrical concentration

  • College:

    • Northern Essex Community College - Business Management

    • Fitchburg State College -- CTE Instructor training Master Electrician

  • NH Alt 4 Teachers Certification - Electronics

  • Certified Cisco Instructor

Other Interests:

Email: Kenney.S@SAU54.org