Program Information
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Location: Online Campus
- Pathway: STEM
- Program Code: 10-150-2
- Offering: Online
- Degree Type: Accelerated (Associate)
- Start Dates: August and January
About the IT Network Specialist (AI, Cloud and Virtualization) – Online Accelerated Cohort Degree
DESCRIPTION
The Accelerated Online program is a cohort-based initiative spanning 18 to 20 months, offering technical courses from the IT Network Specialist associate degree and the IT Networking and Infrastructure Administration technical diploma. Students progress through the program with the same peers and instructors, ensuring consistency in learning tools and minimizing redundancy. This structured approach provides an ideal learning environment for adult learners, career changers, displaced workers and individuals with prior degrees.
Through hands-on coursework, you will gain practical experience in setting up and troubleshooting computer and network operating systems while working with emerging IT technologies, including AI, cloud computing and virtualization. This program also prepares you for industry-recognized certifications such as VMware Certified Professional (VCP-DCV), Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNAv7), Microsoft Certifications, Amazon Web Services Cloud Practitioner (AWS-CP), as well as TestOut and CompTIA certifications (A+, Network+, and Security+).
Additional details about the program: To complete the associate degree, general education courses are taken outside the structure of the cohort. Through hands-on coursework, students set up and troubleshoot computer
and network operating systems, and work with emerging IT technologies.
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.
Program Application Form (link)
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Career Outlook
Related Programs
IT Networking and Infrastructure Administration
Through hands-on coursework, you will set up and troubleshoot computer and network operating systems along with working with emerging IT technologies. Certification preparations in this program include VMware Certified Professional (VCP-DCV), Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNAv7), Microsoft Certifications, Testout and CompTIA (Network+).
IT Computer Support Specialist
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.
Detailed Program Information
2025-26 Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG-195 | Written Communication ‡ (or) ENG-201 English 1 ‡ |
3 |
| IT-107 | Social Networking and Business Communications | 3 |
| ITNET-101 | Network Communications (Network+) ^ | 3 |
| ITNET-110 | Managing Windows Desktop (Client) Operating System ^ | 3 |
| ITNET-131 | Introduction to Networks (Cisco 1) ^ | 3 |
| ENG-197 | Technical Reporting ‡ (or) Any 200-level ENG or SPEECH course |
3 |
| ITNET-112 | MS Server Administration 1 ^ | 3 |
| ITNET-132 | Routing/Switching Essentials (Cisco 2) ‡ ^ | 3 |
| ITSEC-124 | Network Security (Security+) | 3 |
| ITSUP-102 | CompTIA A+ Essentials | 3 |
| ITNET-111 | MS Server Administration 2 ^ | 3 |
| ITNET-133 | Scaling Networks (Cisco 3) ‡ ^ | 3 |
| ITNET-154 | Scripting for Network Administrators ^ | 3 |
| ITNET-159 | Cloud Infrastructure Services | 3 |
| MATH-123 | Math With Business Applications ‡ ^ (or) Any 200-level MATH course |
3 |
| ELECTIVES | (Three credits) | 3 |
| ITNET-157 | Virtualization Technologies ^ | 3 |
| ITNET-198 | Network Specialist Internship ‡ | 1 |
| ITNET-199 | Integrated Project - Network Specialist | 2 |
| PSYCH-199 | Psychology of Human Relations (or) Any 200-level PSYCH course |
3 |
| SOCSCI-197 | Contemporary American Society (or) Any 200-level HIST or SOCSCI course |
3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 60 |
‡ 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 and locations, visit the full course catalog (link).
Already a student? You can visit Self-Service (link) and choose Student Planning to register for classes.
2025-2026 Program Flyer
Important Dates
Deadlines and important dates can be found on:
Cost & Aid Deadlines
Also, you can find dates and deadlines on the MATC Calendar
Program Outcomes
- Implement computer networks
- Implement client systems
- Implement server operating systems
- Implement network security components
- Develop technical documentation
- Troubleshoot network systems
Admission Requirements
Academic Preparedness Requirements
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