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Computer Programming, Networking, & Cybersecurity

Catalog Year: 2020 - 2021

Explore / Computer Programming, Networking, & Cybersecurity
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Computer Programming, Networking, & Cybersecurity Pathways

Students become prepared to work in many different information technology systems and networks that drive society and the economy. Students may study a variety of topics including networking, system administration and cybersecurity that are vital to today’s collaborative and connected business environments.

Computer Information Technology

This program is designed to prepare students to work in many different information technology systems and networks that drive society and the economy. Students may study a variety of topics including networking, system administration and cybersecurity that are vital to today’s collaborative and connected business environments.

NOTE: Please see Cybersecurity, Network Technician, or System Administration pathway pages for specific program information.

Degrees & Certificates

  • Associate of Applied Science – Technology – Computer Information Technology
  • Certificate of Achievement – Computer Information Technology

Careers*:
*To view salary information please visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)

Division: Professional & Applied Technologies (PAT)

Cybersecurity

WNC offers certification preparation for Certified Network Defender, Certified Ethical Hacker and Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator. EC-Council certifications are recognized and respected worldwide.

Degrees & Certificates

  • Cybersecurity Degree Pathway
  • Certificate of Achievement – Cybersecurity
  • Industry Certification Preparation – Cybersecurity

Careers*:
*To view salary information please visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)

Division: Professional & Applied Technologies (PAT)

Networking

Become part of an expanding sector of the job market in Information Technology. You will be expected to maintain and troubleshoot to keep a computer network system operating so a business can operate smoothly, as well as providing technical support for employees.

Degrees & Certificates

  • Network Technician Degree Pathway
  • Certificate of Achievement – Computer Information Technology

Careers*:
*To view salary information please visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)

Division: Professional & Applied Technologies (PAT)

System Administration

Study operating systems software and prepare to pass Microsoft certification exams. Coursework trains students to support operating systems and peer communications of client-server and peer-to-peer computer networks.

Degrees & Certificates

  • System Administration Degree Pathway
  • Certificate of Achievement – Computer Information Technology

Careers*:
*To view salary information please visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)

Division: Professional & Applied Technologies (PAT)

CISCO

Learn about internet working hardware and prepare to pass the Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) exam. Course work trains students to build and maintain the equipment infrastructure and communication protocol structure necessary to support computer and communications networks.

WNC is an academy for the Cisco Networking Academy Program.

Certifications

  • Industry Certification Preparation – CISCO Technology

Careers*:
*To view salary information please visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)

Division: Professional & Applied Technologies (PAT)

Microsoft

Learn to support operating systems and peer communications of client-server and peer-to-peer computer networks.

Certifications

  • Industry Certification Preparation – Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)

Careers*:
*To view salary information please visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)

Division: Professional & Applied Technologies (PAT)

Continue your education at WNC with a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Organization and Project Management. Individuals with an associate degree can enroll in this online degree to gain skills in project management while developing leadership/management skills.

Associate of Arts, Business, and Science degrees are intended for transfer to another NSHE institution. Associate of Applied Science degrees are for a specific occupation, intended to respond to the needs of the workforce and may transfer to a NSHE institution offering a Bachelor of Applied Science degree.

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