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Information & Network Technologies Degree (A)

Degree level: Associate

information_technology_degreeToday, it seems that when a computer network is down, it can cause a business to nearly shut down all operations. Business relies heavily on information and network technology. Each of our on-ground Westwood College campuses is a Cisco Networking Academy* where our information and network technologies degree program teaches you the skills necessary to prepare for the Cisco Certified Network Associate exam (CCNA).**

Program features include:

  • more than 60% of core contact hours delivered via hands-on lab training
  • Cisco Networking Academy courses to prepare you for the Cisco Certified Network Association (CCNA) exam
  • courses that prepare you for additional certifications** from Microsoft® and CompTIA®
  • training in the ever-expanding area of wireless technologies

*Westwood College - Online Campus is not a Cisco Networking Academy
**Westwood prepares graduates for certification. Graduates wishing to attain certification must take and pass any applicable tests/exams.

 

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Information and Network Technologies Course Information

An IT degree opens up a world of possibilities. Course topics include:

  • Network Essentials
  • Routing Protocols and Concepts
  • Microsoft®Network Operating Systems
  • LAN Switching
  • WAN Technologies
  • Desktop Hardware

Course breakdown

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Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

  • Install industry-standard operating systems
  • Design and implement networks
  • Troubleshoot hardware and software
  • Perform administrative functions in secure networks

Locations offering the associate degree in
Information and Network Technologies*

California
Anaheim - Anaheim, CA
Inland Empire - Upland, CA
Los Angeles - Los Angeles, CA
South Bay - Torrance, CA

Colorado
Denver North - Denver, CO
Denver South - Denver, CO

Georgia
Atlanta Midtown - Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Northlake - Atlanta, GA

Illinois
Chicago Loop - Chicago, IL
DuPage - Woodbridge, IL
O'Hare Airport - Chicago, IL
River Oaks - Calumet City, IL

Virginia
Annandale - Annandale, VA
Arlington Ballston - Arlington, VA

*Not all programs are offered every term.  Check with the campus of interest for current program offerings.

 

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Did You Know?

Our fast-track approach can help you earn your associate degree in as little as 17 months or a bachelor's degree in as little as three years.

 

Where could your Information and Network Technologies degree take you?

Our Westwood College information and network technologies program provides the educational background and hands-on experience necessary to successfully begin a career in information technology. Our faculty of Cisco-Certified professionals who work in their fields will provide you with the knowledge, training and insight that you’ll use in your career. Take a look at a few of the career fields that may be available to graduates of this program:*

     Information security

     Network architecture

     Network support


* Graduates without experience in the field will likely start in entry-level positions.

 

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Our graduates receive hands-on, career-focused training. Don't wait another day; start transforming your life into the one you've always wanted.
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Did You Know?

Our fast-track approach can help you earn your associate degree in as little as 17 months or a bachelor's degree in as little as three years.

 

Westwood has prepared our information and network technologies graduates for careers with employers such as:*

 

Frame Shop  Northshore University Health Systems
Guardian Security         TekservePOS
Navistar Financial       Verizon
 
*Westwood College tracks the initial employers of its graduates for regulatory and accreditation purposes. This information is based upon graduates from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011, as reported to ACICS on the Campus Accountability report, and is not intended to represent an endorsement of Westwood College by the listed employers.
 

Information and Network Technologies Occupation Disclosures

The Department of Education lists the following occupations as potential careers for graduates of this program:*

15-1071.01 Computer Security Specialists
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts
15-1081.01 Telecommunications Specialists
15-1099.03 Network Designers

Additional information is available by visiting www.onetonline.org and entering the six-digit Standard Occupational Code (SOC) in the Occupation Search Area.
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*This list is based on Department of Education standards. Actual entry-level jobs for graduates in this program may vary from this list. The job code data was pulled from IPEDS CIP-SOC crosswalk as of 4/22/2011. Although the Department of Education requires all job titles to be listed, Westwood College has not found the program to prepare graduates for all the jobs listed.

 

General Program Disclosures

To learn more about on-time graduation and placement rates, median loan debt, and tuition and fees, please select this document and access the index page to locate the information for your campus of interest.

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