IT - Network Specialist

IT - Network Specialist Associate of Applied Science Degree

Program Code: 10-150-2

For more information: wctc.edu/network-spec

Learn to secure networks and create and maintain computer systems essential for day-to-day business operations, ensuring network security and connectivity. Install and troubleshoot operating systems, configure routers and switches, and manage remote clients and devices. Explore cloud security, cost and core services, and understand and implement virtualization in an enterprise.

The minimum required course grades and program grade point average (GPA) for students under this catalog are:

Core Courses = C
General Studies Courses = C
Program GPA = 2.0

Build your degree along a career pathway.  

Start with a couple of courses or an entry-level credential to enter the job market in your area of interest, then continue with higher credentials on your educational path for job advancement and higher wages.

Related Certificates you can earn along the way:

• CAE-CD Technical Certificate 
• Cisco CCNA Technical Certificate  
• IT Network Support Specialist Technical Certificate                    
• IT Security Administrator Technical Certificate     

Program Outcomes

1. Implement computer networks.
2. Implement client systems.
3. Implement server operating systems.
4. Implement network security components.
5. Develop technical documentation.
6. Troubleshoot network systems.

Critical Life Skills

To help our students prepare for success in a workplace and society that is increasingly global, multi-cultural, and collaborative, all students are given opportunities to develop and demonstrate Critical Life Skills, both in and out of the classroom. The following Critical Life Skills are learning outcomes for WCTC students.

• Communication: Demonstrate appropriate communication.
• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to analyze situations and solve problems.
• Relationships: Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
• Self-management: Demonstrate responsible and respectful behavior.

Listed below are the required courses for this program.  An Academic Advisor can help you develop your program plan and select the term and course schedule that works best for you.