At a Glance
IT Network Specialist

Business and Information Technology Division
Associate Degree

Campus Choices:
Downtown Milwaukee (day/evening): 414-297-MATC
Mequon (day/evening): 262-238-2300
Oak Creek (day/evening): 414-571-4500
West Allis (day/evening): 414-456-5310
Many classes offered online

This program is offered in a traditional and accelerated format for working adults. The Accelerated IT Network Specialist program is offered at the Downtown Milwaukee Campus only. The next session will begin in fall 2008.

Start Dates: August/January

Special Admission Requirements: Algebra

Program Code:  10-150-2

Detailed Program Information:
2008-09 Course Requirements

The IT Network Specialist associate degree program prepares you for a career in designing, installing, maintaining, troubleshooting and implementing security on computers, computer networks and network operating systems. Through hands-on activities, you will setup and configure network operating systems and network equipment such as servers, PCs, switches and routers, and work with emerging technologies such as machine virtualization and wireless networking.

The program also prepares you for many industry-sought certifications including the Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA 2003), Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Security+.

Employment opportunities are expected to grow dramatically. Typical job titles include Junior Network Administrator, Junior Network Engineer/Analyst/Specialist, Cisco Certified Network Associate, Network Specialist, Network Technician, Desktop Support Specialist and IT Field Technician.

In addition to the associate degree program, IT network certificates are available: LAN Specialist, Microsoft Network and Cisco Internetworking.

IT Network Specialist Accelerated Program: If you are working full time, you may opt for the accelerated flexible format. Classes meet 4-1/2 hours per week during the school year and are offered online during the summer. Students enrolled in the accelerated IT Network Specialist program are able to complete all of their technical courses in less than 1-1/2 years. The program code for the accelerated program is 10-150-2.AA. Accelerated program begins in fall only.


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