IT Network Specialist (AI, Cloud and Virtualization)

Program Information

Location: Online Campus, West Allis Campus
Pathway: STEM
Program Code: 10-150-2
Offering: In-Person
Degree Type: 2-Year Degree (Associate)
Start Dates: August/January

About the IT Network Specialist (AI, Cloud and Virtualization) Degree

DESCRIPTION

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+).

Employment opportunities are strong. This program will prepare you to obtain an entry-level information technology position with possibilities for advancement. You will also be ready to take industry certification exams.

You can earn the IT Networking and Infrastructure Administration technical diploma on the way to completing this degree.

Additional program details: Keys to your success are keeping up with the latest technologies, having strong problem-solving skills, and having the ability to work alone and with others in training and troubleshooting capacities.

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Detailed Program Information

Curriculum

List of required courses to complete this program.
Course	Course Name	Credits
	SEMESTER 1
ITNET-101	Network Communications (Network+) ^	3
ITNET-110	Managing Windows Desktop (Client) Operating System ^	3
IT-107	Social Networking and Business Communications	3
ITNET-131	Introduction to Networks (Cisco 1) ^	3
ENG-195	Written Communication ‡ (or) ENG-201 English 1 ‡	3
	SEMESTER 2
ITNET-132	Routing/Switching Essentials (Cisco 2) ‡ ^	3
ITSUP-102	CompTIA A+ Essentials	3
ITNET-112	MS Server Administration 1 ^	3
ITSEC-124	Network Security (Security+)	3
ENG-197	Technical Reporting ‡ (or) Any 200-level ENG or SPEECH course	3
	SEMESTER 3
ITNET-133	Scaling Networks (Cisco 3) ‡ ^	3
ITNET-111	MS Server Administration 2 ^	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
	SEMESTER 4
ITNET-198	Network Specialist Internship ‡	1
ITNET-199	Integrated Project - Network Specialist	2
ITNET-157	Virtualization Technologies ^	3
PSYCH-199	Psychology of Human Relations (or) Any 200-level PSYCH course	3
SOCSCI-197	Contemporary American Society (or) Any 200-levelSOCSCI or HIST course	3
ELECTIVES	(Three credits)	3
	TOTAL CREDITS	60