Degree Program Description & Curriculum Purpose
 This degree program is designed to prepare students for the dynamic career field of network technology. Jobs in this field include titles such as network technician, network analyst, network administrator, and security specialist. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, this occupational group is expected to grow by approximately 134% between 2002 and 2012. This recently redesigned program is aligned high-demand industry certifications like Cisco Certified Network Professional, Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator, Security Plus, and the highly regarded Certified Information Systems Security Professional exam, which can be taken after securing work experience in the field.
Features and Benefits
- Two areas of emphasis: Security or Advanced Network Technologies
Allows you to pursue individual career interests and provides flexibility to incorporate emerging technologies as they arise
- Aligned with several industry-recognized certification objectives
Enhances your overall employability by combining BOTH college credentials and industry certificates
- Latest equipment and curriculum
What you learn in our courses is being used in organizations today; the courses you take have been developed by leading I.T. companies like Cisco, Microsoft and Hewlett Packard, and are also attended by people working in Minnesota's leading companies
- Advanced standing credit for what you already know
Because most of our courses are closely aligned with specific I.T. certifications, you can use your current certifications to fulfill some of the degree and certificate requirements
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