Information Technology - Network Specialist

Program Number: 10-150-2
School Year: 2011-2012
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Campus: Fond du Lac

Program Description

The Information Technology - Network Specialist program prepares students with the skills and knowledge to provide businesses and organizations with computer network support, network installation, network administration, network design and integration. Coursework also prepares students to acquire nationally recognized industry certification. In order to better meet corporate demands for information sharing, integrated technologies are a major component of the program.

Coursework may be offered in a sequence and time frame to meet the needs of part-time students and full-time students. A major strength of the program is instruction based on industry standards and certification. Required courses help prepare students for the Comp TIA A+ certification and the Comp TIA Network+ certification.

Statewide Salary Range for Recent Graduates

$18,720 $86,000

Approximate Costs

$111.85 per credit (resident)
$167.80 per credit (out-of-state resident)
*Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.

Program Outcomes

Design networks.
Install networks.
Install a computer network structured cabling system.
Integrate data networks.
Perform tasks required of network administrators.
Provide technical support for networks.
Write procedural documentation.
Set-up workstations in a network environment.

Career Opportunities

Network Analyst
Network Administrator
Network Specialist
Network Manager
Network Integration Specialist

Entrance Scores

Assessment Area	ACT	ACCUPLACER
English/Sentence Skills	16	76
Reading/Reading Comprehension	16	67
Math/Arithmetic	16	64

Admission Process

Submit the college admission application.
Submit the $30 one-time fee.
Submit high school and other official college transcripts.
Take the college assessment test (Accuplacer, ACT or other). The Accuplacer assessment can be taken at MPTC.
Meet with Admissions to discuss order of courses and prerequisites (strongly encouraged).
Check with Admissions if any additional steps are required.

Courses

Number	Title	Crds
Term 1
150-101	Network+	2
150-102	Microsoft Workstations	3
150-191	Principles of Information Security	3
801-195	Written Communication	3
804-107	College Mathematics	3
809-166	Introduction to Ethics: Theory and Application	3
Total		17

Term 2
150-120	Microsoft Servers	3
150-122	Virtualization	3
154-112	Hardware/Software Support	3
801-196	Oral and Interpersonal Communication	3
809-195	Economics	3
Total		15

Term 3
150-103	Network Cabling	2
150-141	Computer Network Installation	2
152-106	Web Site Design	3
154-111	Computer System Maintenance	3
801-197	Technical Reporting	3
809-196	Introduction to Sociology	3
Total		16

Term 4
150-130	IT Administration	3
150-143	Linux Network Administration	2
152-127	Visual Studio Developer	3
154-113	Help Desk Concepts	3
809-198	Introduction to Psychology	3
	- OR -
809-199	Psychology of Human Relations	3
Total		14

Required Elective Credits		6

Exit Assessment

Successful completion of course 150-130 IT Administration is the exit assessment graduation requirement for the program.