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2022-2023 NOVA Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Engineering Technology: Data Center Operations Specialization, A.A.S.

Location(s): LO


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CIP Code: 15.0001

NOVA Code: 9684

Purpose: This program is designed to prepare students for employment in data centers or companies that support data center function as a technician, operator and/or technologist. Coursework will prepare students to earn BICSI Installer 1, Installer 2 (Copper) and Installer 2 (Fiber Optic) industry credentials.

Transfer Information: Transfer is not the primary purpose of an A.A.S. program, but NOVA has articulation agreements that facilitate the transfer of this and other career-oriented programs to selected senior institutions. Students interested in transfer should contact a counselor or their academic advisor early in their program.

Two Years


Total credits for the A.A.S. Degree in Data Center Operations Specialization: 60-61 credits


1 ENE 195 , ENE 228 , ENE 295 , ELE 148  are only offered on the Manassas and Loudoun campuses.

2 AIR 121  is offered on the Loudoun and Woodbridge campuses. ELE 250  is offered on the Loudoun and Manassas campuses.

3 See humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives . Electives should be selected with advice of a counselor or academic advisor to meet
the requirements of the transfer institution. 

4 See social/behavioral sciences courses listed under General Education Electives . Electives should be selected with advice of a counselor or academic advisor to meet
the requirements of the transfer institution. 

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