Learn valuable skills to provide network support at businesses and organizations with the Information Technology - Network Specialist associate degree program from Moraine Park Technical College.
The IT – Network Specialist program prepares students to maintain security and integrity of a company’s network. Although the duties of a network specialist may vary depending on the organization, students in MPTC’s Network Specialist courses are prepared to provide a wide-range of network needs, including network support, installation, administration and integration.
With instruction based on industry standards and certifications, students learn to implement computer networks and operating systems. A focus is placed on network security and troubleshooting. Integrated technologies are also a major component of this program. Courses in this program help students prepare for the Comp TIA A+ certification and the Comp TIA Network+ certification. Courses in this program align with Checkpoint Secure Academy and help students prepare for the Comp TIA A+ certification and the Comp TIA Network+ certification. Students will earn the Google IT Support Certificate.
Coursework may be offered in a sequence and time frame to meet the needs of part-time and full-time students.
Earn two information technology degrees at once!
With only 12 additional credits, students can earn both the Information Technology - Network Specialist and Information Technology - Technical Support Specialist Associate of Applied Science degrees in only five terms (just under two and a half years). Interested students should follow the Dual Degree Information Technology - Network Specialist and Information Technology - Technical Support Specialist program guide.
Check out the Credit Transfers page for more information.
*Enrollment may limit the campus availability or delivery of certain courses.
| Number | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| 103-159 | **Computer Literacy - Microsoft Office | 1 |
| 150-107 | IT Fundamentals 1 | 3 |
| 150-108 | IT Fundamentals 2 | 3 |
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| 804-1xx | Mathematics Course | 3 |
| 890-101 | **College 101 | 2 |
| Total | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| 150-120 | Microsoft Servers | 3 |
| 150-122 | Virtualization | 3 |
| 154-113 | Help Desk Concepts | 3 |
| 154-116 | Computer Software Support | 3 |
| 809-1xx | Social Science Course | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| 150-141 | Computer Network Installation | 3 |
| 150-191 | Principles of Information Security | 3 |
| 154-117 | Computer Hardware Support | 3 |
| 154-125 | Mobile Device Management | 3 |
| 801-197 | Technical Reporting | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| 150-110 | Cloud Computing | 3 |
| 150-115 | Emerging Innovations in Technology | 3 |
| 150-126 | Internet of Things | 3 |
| 150-130 | IT Administration | 3 |
| 809-1xx | Behavioral Science Course | 3 |
| 809-1xx | Social Science Course | 3 |
| Total | 18 | |
| Total Program Credits and Institutional Requirements | 63 | |
