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The Accelerated Online program is an 18- to 20-month, cohort-based program where students take technical courses from the IT Network Specialist associate degree and IT Networking and Infrastructure Administration technical diploma. You work with the same set of students and instructors for the duration of the program, reducing redundancy and using the same learning tools throughout.
This is an excellent environment for adult learners, career changers, displaced workers, and students with existing degrees. To complete the associate degree, general education courses are taken outside the structure of the cohort.
Certification preparations in this degree include:
Admission to this program requires an interview with an IT Networking instructor. To initiate that process, please fill out the form below. You will be sent an email with the contact information for the instructor.
Through hands-on coursework, you will set up network operating systems and work with emerging technologies. Certification preparations in this program include: VMware Certified Professional (VCP-DCV), Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) Windows Server and Client, and CompTIA (A+, Network+ and Security+).
This program prepares you for industry-sought certifications, including CompTIA’s A+, Network +, Security+ and Mobility+ Device Administrators (iOS, Android and Windows), Microsoft Certified Professional in Windows Desktop, Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Support Technician (MCITP), Apple OSX Certified Support Professional (ACSP), HDI-SCA, HDI-DST and ITIL Foundation.
Semester | Course | Course Name | Credits |
---|---|---|---|
(1) | ENG-195 | Written Communication (or) ENG-201 English 1 ‡ | 3 |
(1) | IT-107 | Social Networking and Business | 3 |
(1) | ITNET-101 | Network Communications (Network+) ^ | 3 |
(1) | ITNET-110 | Managing Windows Desktop (Client) Operating System ^ | 3 |
(1) | ITNET-131 | Introduction to Networks (Cisco 1) ^ | 3 |
(2) | ENG-197 | Technical Reporting (or) Any 200-level ENG or SPEECH course | 3 |
(2) | ITNET-112 | MS Server Administration 1 ^ | 3 |
(2) | ITNET-132 | Routing/Switching Essentials (Cisco 2) ‡ ^ | 3 |
(2) | ITSEC-124 | Network Security (Security+) | 3 |
(2) | ITSUP-102 | CompTIA A+ Essentials | 3 |
(3) | ITNET-111 | MS Server Administration 2 ^ | 3 |
(3) | ITNET-133 | Scaling Networks (Cisco 3) ‡ ^ | 3 |
(3) | ITNET-134 | Connecting Networks (Cisco 4) ‡ ^ | 3 |
(3) | ITNET-159 | Cloud Infrastructure Services | 3 |
(3) | MATH-123 | Math With Business Applications ‡ ^ (or) Any 200-level MATH course | 3 |
(4) | ELECTIVES | (Three 100-level credits needed) | 3 |
(4) | ITNET-157 | Emerging IT Technologies ‡ ^ | 3 |
(4) | ITNET-198 | Network Specialist Internship ‡ | 1 |
(4) | ITNET-199 | Integrated Project - Network Specialist | 2 |
(4) | PSYCH-199 | Psychology of Human Relations (or) Any 200-level PSYCH course | 3 |
(4) | SOCSCI-197 | Contemporary American Society (or) Any 200-level HIST or SOCSCI course | 3 |
TOTAL CREDITS | 60 |
( ) Semester order for full-time students.
‡ Prerequisite required.
^ Counts toward earning the IT Networking and Infrastructure Administration diploma.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
This Associate in Applied Science program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
To see course descriptions, class times, locations or to register online:
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Employment opportunities are strong. This associate degree program prepares you for entry-level positions with opportunities for advancement. The program also prepares you for many industry-sought certifications.
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