IT - Network Specialist Overview
Do you have a passion for new technology? Do you enjoy problem-solving? The Information Technology - Network Specialist program at CVTC teaches students how to install, configure, and administer the networking equipment and network services that are common in LAN and WAN environments.
The IT - Network Specialist program will teach you how to:
- Install and manage network operating systems, including Microsoft Windows, Unix, and Linux.
- Install and troubleshoot client and server computer hardware and software.
- Manage various types of directory services.
- Implement network and user security.
- Monitor network event logs for problem resolution.
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot network hardware.
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Earn credit for prior learning! Do you have previous educational or work experience in the field? You could be eligible to receive credit for prior learning.
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Just the Facts
IT - Network Specialist
62 Credit Associate Degree
Program Length
Two Years
Delivery Method
Face-to-Face, Online
Program Location
Eau Claire, Online
Start Months
August, January
Learn more about the cost of attendance.
Term 1
$ 2,587
Term 2
$ 2,839
Term 3
$ 2,990
Term 4
$ 2,523
Books
$ 299
License, Certificate, or Credential
$ 353
What are estimated program costs? Estimated Total: $11,591
Career Opportunities
Technical Support Specialist
Network Systems Technician
IT - Security Technician
Network Analyst
IT Administrator
Network Engineer
Graduate Employers
IDEXX Laboratories
WIN Technology
Menards
Andersen Corporation
Eau Claire Area School District
Program Outcomes
CVTC graduates are ready for the workforce. Each year, we send our graduates the Graduate Follow-Up Survey asking several questions related to employment. Here are the program outcomes and job data.
// Program Scorecard$48K Yearly Salary
Our recent IT - Network Specialist graduates reported an average starting salary of $48,260.
75% Employed
75% of our recent IT - Network Specialist graduates got a job in the industry.
100 Regional Jobs
There are 100 job openings in the CVTC district for the IT - Network Specialist industry.
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Credits to Other Institutions
Should you choose to continue your education after you leave CVTC, we have agreements in place with several institutions to ensure an easy transfer.
Program Courses
These are a few of the courses you will take in this program. Courses and the recommended sequence change from year to year; once you are enrolled in a program at CVTC you will be given a recommended course sequence that outlines what courses you should take and the order in which to take them.
You may search for available courses. If you are ever unsure of what courses to take, talk to your academic advisor. If you are looking for course information for previous years, check out our past catalogs.
Here are a few of the courses you can take in the IT - Network Specialist program.
Sample Courses
CCNA 1: Intro to Networks
This course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks.
Microsoft Server 1
This course allows the learner to acquire necessary skills for supporting and configuring Windows Server including installation and configuration of an Active Directory Domain.
Virtualized Systems
This course will provide the learner with the skills necessary to install, configure, manage and troubleshoot enterprise OS and application virtualization and storage management.
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The best part of the IT-NS program is the hands-on experience. I started this program without any knowledge about computers, but I still was able to complete the program, thanks to the hands-on approach.
Nathaniel
IT - Network Specialist Graduate
Related Programs & Certificates
Whether you're looking to continue your learning to another program or to gain continuing education credit, CVTC offers a variety of learning opportunities for students.
Degrees & Diplomas
IT - Cybersecurity Analyst, Advanced Technical Certificate
IT - Data Analyst, Associate Degree
IT - Software Developer, Associate Degree
IT - Software Development Specialist, Technical Diploma
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