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

Location(s): LO, MA

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

1st Semester

Total 15 credits

2nd Semester

Total 15 credits

3rd Semester

Total 15 credits

4th Semester

Total 15-16 credits

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

Electives should be selected with advice of a counselor or academic advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.

¹ ENE 108 , ENE 228 , ENE 208 , 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 .

⁴ See social/behavioral sciences courses listed under General Education Electives .