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IT - Network Specialist 60 Credit* Associate Degree

The IT-Network Specialist Associate Degree program prepares learners to support the critical IT infrastructure that modern businesses need to function. This program is designed for learners who enjoy technology, experimenting and learning, are detail-oriented and desire to help businesses and people succeed. Learners gain hands on experience installing, configuring and managing various technologies and devices from leading vendors like Microsoft, VMWare and Cisco.

The program helps to prepare the graduate to test for certifications such as Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA), CCNA Collaboration, CompTIA Network +, CompTIA Linux + and Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) exams.

Approximate Cost

$10,311
Tuition: $9617 , Books: $694

Starting Salary

$31,200–$58,000
Average, based on the NTC Graduate Outcomes Report

Financial Aid

Available
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Availability

Courses for this program may be available at a variety of campus locations through multiple modes of delivery if you meet the admission requirements and prerequisites.

100%
Wausau
60-70%
Antigo
60-70%
Medford
60-70%
Phillips
60-70%
Spencer
60-70%
Wittenberg
40-50%
Online

* Campus and online availability of courses and programs may be subject to change.

Outcomes

Graduates will be able to…

  • Troubleshoot network systems
  • Develop technical documentation
  • Implement network security components
  • Implement server operating systems
  • Implement client systems
  • Implement computer networks

Careers

Some of the potential careers graduates can pursue are:

  • Computer Support Specialist
  • Network and Systems Engineer
  • VoIP Technician
  • Network Technician
  • Help Desk Technician
  • Computer Systems Analyst
  • Computer Network Architect
  • Network and Computer Systems Administrator

Courses

The IT - Network Specialist Associate Degree is a 60 Credit* program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.

First Term

PRINCIPLES OF INFORMATION SECURITY 2.00
CISCO 1 - NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS 1 3.00
COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS 1 3.00
COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS 2 3.00
MATH & LOGIC 3.00
COLLEGE 101 1.00

Second Term

WINDOWS SERVER 1 3.00
LINUX SERVER 1 3.00
CISCO 2 - NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS 2 3.00
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3.00
ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 3.00
ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3.00
SPEECH 3.00

Third Term

ENTERPRISE VIRTUAL SERVERS 3.00
CISCO 3 - NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS 3 3.00
UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS 3.00
COMMAND-LINE SHELLS AND SHELL SCRIPTING 1 1.00
COMMAND-LINE SHELLS AND SHELL SCRIPTING 2 1.00
COMMAND-LINE SHELLS AND SHELL SCRIPTING 3 1.00
TECHNICAL REPORTING 3.00
THINK CRITICALLY & CREATIVELY 3.00

Fourth Term

NETWORK SECURITY 3.00
NETWORK OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT 3.00
NETWORK CAPSTONE 3.00
IT CAREER SKILLS 1.00
IT INTERNSHIP 1.00
PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN RELATIONS 3.00
INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY 3.00

Credit for Prior Learning Available

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Pathways

Pathways are a series of connected programs that enable you to advance over time to better jobs and higher levels of education and training. By earning one degree, you could also be completing several courses of a related program in a pathway, bringing you one step closer to an advanced degree.

If you begin with one of the following programs, you will earn significant credit towards this IT - Network Specialist Associate Degree:

Accreditation

This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), 11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park, KS 66213.
 
For additional information, please visit our Accreditation page.

Transfer Information

You can continue your education to earn a four-year degree in a variety of ways.

Program Transfer

The following transfer guides, executed in partnership with post-secondary institutions, are based on agreements that allow you to continue your program at another college.

School Name Degree Name
Bellevue University Online Information and Media Technology
Lakeland University Computer Science
Lakeland University Computer Science
Michigan Tech University Computer Network & System Administration
Minnesota State University - Moorhead B.S. in Operations Management
Rasmussen College Accelerated Information Technology Management
Siena Heights University Bachelor of Applied Science
UW Milwaukee B.S. in Information Science and Technology (BSIST)
UW Stevens Point Computer Information Systems - Networking & Information Assurance
UW Stout Computer Networking and Information Technology
Western Governors University B.S. in Computer Science
Western Governors University B.S. in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Western Governors University B.S. in Data Management/Data Analytics
Western Governors University B.S. in Information Technology
Western Governors University B.S. in Network Operations and Security

General Transfer

All associate degrees transfer to a variety of programs at other partner colleges to give you the opportunity to continue your education in other areas of study.

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Admissions Process

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