Associate Degree in Network Specialist
Fox Valley Technical College
Key Information
Campus location
Appleton, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 - 3 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
USD 9,810 *
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Introduction
Information sharing is an important function in any organization. As a network specialist, you implement, maintain and troubleshoot a variety of network equipment. This degree gives you a solid foundation in information technology for today’s business environment, and the skills to manage a single local area network or work in a complex telecommunication-wide area network environment. You’ll learn to install and configure switches, routers, and access points. You’ll also learn about operating systems, device repair and maintenance, security, cabling, scripting, and much more. You’ll build your project management and communication skills, and will be well prepared for today’s high-tech workplace.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the institute website for more information.
Curriculum
Technical Studies
- Ethical Hacking
- Network Essentials
- Device Repair and Maintenance
- College Success: On Course
- Enterprise Client
- Network Infrastructure 1
- Wireless Networking
- Linux Essentials - Just Enough Linux
- Windows Server
- Information Assurance
- Scripting with Python
- IT Career Experience
- Network Infrastructure 2
- IT Project Management
- Linux
- Virtualization Infrastructure
- IP (Internet Protocol) Telephony
- Network Security
- Network Specialist Capstone
General Studies
- Math & Logic
- Written Communication
- Oral/Interpersonal Comm
- Intro to Ethics: Theory & App
- Psychology of Human Relations
Suggested Electives
- Virtualization Technologies
- Linux Administration
- Server Applications
Program Outcome
- Develop technical documentation.
- Implement client systems.
- Implement computer networks.
- Implement network security components.
- Implement server operating systems.
- Troubleshoot network systems.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
- Network Installation Technician.
- Network Administrator.
- Network Analyst.
- Network Support Specialist.
- Network Technician.
- Wireless Networking.