Heald College Stockton

Heald's Stockton campus builds upon a legacy of teaching that began in 1906. Since its establishment, Heald Stockton has evolved into a leading career college that offers a range of programs in healthcare, business and technology. As the greater Stockton area emerges as a great market for new jobs, we continue educating students to become uniquely qualified for rewarding careers with top employers.

It's a great place to go to school

• 34,000-square-foot facility, conveniently located in Stockton
• Easy access to Highway 99 and Interstate 5
• Plentiful parking
• Accessible by public transportation

Where you'll have everything you need to succeed

• Classrooms designed to maximize student comfort
• Round tables to encourage team building and communication
• 350 workstations, computer labs with flat-screen monitors and a teardown lab for computer repair and troubleshooting
• Learning Resource Center featuring a library and a computer lab
• Free email and internet access on campus
• 1500-square-foot dental lab with digital radiography equipment, a dark room for x-ray development, and sterilization and materials labs
• Bookstore on campus
• Dress for Success policy on select days that promotes workplace professionalism

Where you'll make lifelong friends

• 625 students enrolled on average
• 28 faculty members on staff on average
• 25:1 student-to-faculty ratio on average
• Peer mentoring and academic advising

Associate's or Certificate in Cisco® and Cisco® Systems Administration

Is CCNA® or CCNP® certification right for me?

This field is perfect for people who want to stay on top of current technologies. Individuals who specialize in this area generally have a passion for computers and a knack for problem solving.

What's the job outlook?

As computers become an increasingly vital part of virtually every kind of business, the evolving technologies - and the people who understand them - take on even greater importance. Cisco® routers and switches are the products most widely used to send information from one network to another. As the demand for networked computer systems grows, so does the demand for CCNA®s and CCNP®s, who understand how to configure, maintain and support Cisco® routers and switches.

What will I do with my education?

Graduates of Heald's Cisco® Systems Administration program pursue CCNA® certification, and then assume a variety of positions, including help desk technician, field technician, network technician and customer service technician. Graduates of our advanced Cisco® Systems administration program pursue CCNP® certification, and then, assume rewarding careers in a variety of positions, including network administrator, Level II Support Engineer, Level II Systems Engineer, network engineer or deployment engineer.

Associate's or Diploma in Network Systems Administration

Is a career as a network systems administrator right for me?

Network systems administration is the perfect program for people who want to have a mission critical role at their place of work. Individuals who specialize in this area are generally good at troubleshooting and working as a part of team.

What's the job outlook?

Opportunities abound in the network systems administration field, as companies are relying more heavily on computer networks to make their operations run smoothly. Job growth in this field will continue to be driven by rapid gains in computer and data processing services, which is projected to be the fastest-growing industry in the US economy.* Today's job market demands capable, tech-savvy individuals who exhibit proficiency in a range of network functions, and above all, professional polish.

What will I do with my education?

Graduates of Heald's network systems administration program pursue rewarding careers in a variety of positions, including LAN administrator, WAN administrator, junior network administrator, technical support specialist or network support technician. You'll also be prepared to pursue the following technical certifications: CompTIA A+, Network+, Linux+, Security+ and Microsoft® Certified Professional.

As a network systems administrator, you'll generate reports, implement and configure customer support databases, install and maintain servers, recommend hardware and software, and monitor network performance. No matter which position you hold, your Heald degree will help prepare you for great success in the network systems administration field.

*Bureau of Labor Statistics

Program availability may vary by campus and by quarter.

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