Just the Facts
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IT - Network Specialist
- 62 Credit Associate Degree
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Program Length
- Two Years
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Delivery Method
- Face-to-Face, Online
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Career Cluster
- Information & Digital Technology
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Program Location
- Eau Claire, Online
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Start Months
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August, January
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Financial Aid Eligible
- Non-Traditional Occupation
Estimated Program Cost
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- Term 1
- $ 2,534
- Term 2
- $ 2,708
- Term 3
- $ 3,066
- Term 4
- $ 2,883
- Materials
- $ 555
- Books
- $ 523
- Estimated Total
- $12,269
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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Explore This Program
Career Opportunities
- Network Systems Technician
- IT System Analyst
- Head Game Tech
- Lead Technician
- IT Administrator
- IT Support Specialist
Graduate Employers
- WIN Technology
- Jackson Electric Cooperative
- Coulee-Tech
- Eau Claire Area School District
- WIN Technology
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Graduate 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.
$50K yearly salary
Our recent IT - Network Specialist graduates reported an average starting salary of $50,226.
67% employed
67% of our recent IT - Network Specialist graduates got a job in the industry.
53 regional jobs
There are 53 job openings in the CVTC district for the IT - Network Specialist industry.
Transfer 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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Student Testimonial
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
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Program Accreditation
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Student Learning Outcomes
A Student Learning Outcome refers to the specific skills, knowledge, or abilities that students are expected to demonstrate upon successful completion of an academic program or degree.
Students will:
- Implement computer networks
- Implement client systems
- Implement server operating systems
- Implement network security components
- Develop technical documentation
- Troubleshoot network systems
Program Success Data
Program Success Data
IT - Network Specialist 10-150-2
2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | |
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Fall-to-Spring Retention | 72% | 78% | 83% | 84% | 69% |
Year-to-Year Retention | 63% | 61% | 72% | 49% | N/A |
2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | |
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Graduation within 4-Years | 41% | 39% | 46% | 41% | 39% |
2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | |
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Graduate Count | 44 | 33 | 30 | 26 | 25 |
2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | |
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Employed in a Related Field | 70% | 75% | 69% | 67% |
2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | |
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Met | 95% | 100% | 100% |
Not Met | 5% | 0% | 0% |
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Admission Requirements
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