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Information Technology - Networking Systems Program
Fast Track to Employment
Program Description:
The Networking Systems Fast Track Program offers comprehensive network training from Mountwest Community and Technical College’s CompTIA’s
A+, Microsoft’s IT Academy and Cisco’s Networking Academy. This path of study is a selective, fast-track, employment-focused training program in
which students take courses developed by CompTIA, Microsoft and Cisco, providing specialized skills in network administration, design and security.
Students will take courses preparing them for the following certifications:
CompTIA’s A+ Hardware and Operating Systems
Cisco’s CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
Microsoft’s Server MCSA and MCSE
One-year Certificates of Study in CISCO will be earned. An Associate of Applied Science degree in Information Technology will be earned.
Career Outlook:
Employment of computer support specialists is projected to grow 17 percent from 2012 to 2022, faster than the average for all occupations. More support
services will be needed as organizations upgrade their computer equipment and software.
Employment of network and computer systems administrators is projected to grow 12 percent from 2012 to 2022, about as fast as the average for all
occupations. Growth will be highest at firms that provide cloud computing technology.
Salary Forecast:
For the most current career and salary information please refer to the Bureau of Labor Statistics “Occupational Outlook Handbook” found at
www.bls.gov/ooh/.
Employment Opportunities:
Network Administration
Network Designer
Hardware Technician
Software Application Specialist
Network Engineer
Help Desk Technician
Security Solutions Designer
Systems Support Technician
Program Admission Requirements:
The college adheres to an open admission policy which means applicants with a high school diploma or GED are eligible for admission. Applicants with
neither a high school diploma nor GED may be admitted on a conditional basis. The IT Fast Track option is a grant-based pilot program designed to be a
selective-entry, employment-focused, fast-tracked IT network training program. Entry is by application and competitive selection based on student
commitment and recommendation of the IT Fast Track Selection Committee.
Career Description:
The A+, CISCO, and Microsoft credentials is are premier certifications for professionals who analyze the business requirements and design and implement
the infrastructure for business solutions based on CISCO networking IT infrastructures and the Microsoft Windows platform and Microsoft Server
software. These certifications are the most widely recognized and sought after technical certifications in the IT industry demonstrating to employers,
clients and colleagues that an individual has achieved expertise in the area in Information Technology.
Contact Information:
Scott Nicholas
Room 203
Phone: (304) 710-3423 or 1-866-N-ROLLED (1-866-676-5533)
E-mail: nicholas@mctc.edu
Patrick Smith
Room 209
(304) 710-3398 or 1-866-N-ROLLED (1-866-676-5533)
E-mail: smith288@mctc.edu
BLOCK 1
COURSES
ENL 231
IT 102
IT 120
IT 270
SUMMER I
REQUIREMENTS
Technical Report Writing
Advanced Computer Applications
Network Operating Systems
Computer Essentials and Applications
MAT 134
Math Skills for IT Professionals1
Total Block Credit Hours
BLOCK 2
COM 125
IT 131
IT 141
FALL
Interpersonal Communications
Introduction to Networking
Networking Systems II
IT 231
IT 241
Networking Systems III
Networking Systems IV
4
4
Total Block Credit Hours
19
SEM
HRS
3
3
4
4
GR
REQUIRED CERTIFICATION EXAMS
SCORE
DATE
SCORE
DATE
SCORE
DATE
SCORE
DATE
CompTIA A+ 220-801
CompTIA A+ 220-802
3
17
SEM
HRS
3
4
4
GR
REQUIRED CERTIFICATION EXAMS
Interconnecting Cisco Networking
Devices Part 1 (ICND1 – 100-101 Exam)
Interconnecting Cisco Networking
Devices Part 2 (ICND2 – 200-101 Exam)
One-Year Certificate–CISCO Awarded
BLOCK 3
IT 210
SPRING
Networking Administration I
SEM
HRS
3
IT 211
Networking Administration II
3
IT 216
Networking Administration III
3
GR
REQUIRED CERTIFICATION EXAMS
Installing and Configuring Windows
Server 2012 – Exam 410
Administering Windows Server 2012 –
Exam 411
Configuring Advanced Windows Server
2012 Services – Exam 412
MCSA Certification Standing
IT 217
Networking Administration IV
3
IT 219
Networking Administration V
3
Designing and Implementing a Server
Infrastructure – Exam 413
Implementing an Advanced Server
Infrastructure – Exam 414
MCSE Certification Standing
Total Block Credit Hours
BLOCK 4
IT 293
IT 277
IT 299
PSYC 200
SUMMER II
Networking Practicum
Management Information Systems
Information Technology Internship
General Psychology
Total Block Credit Hours
21
SEM
HRS
3
3
3
3
GR
REQUIRED CERTIFICATION EXAMS
12
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Awarded
Total Program Credit Hours
1
63
IT Math –Math Skills for IT Professionals is designed to teach the specific IT math concepts needed in the Information Technology field.
ENTRY INFORMATION
Information Technology Major Code – CI20 • Network Systems Security Concentration Code – CI26
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