Networking (ITX)

Program Overview

Since the introduction of computer networks into the workplace, network administrators and experts are in high demand. Students should anticipate installing, upgrading, and maintaining networks for small businesses, banks, schools, hospitals, medium-sized companies and consulting firms. Belmont’s Networking degree emphasizes installation and maintenance of hardware (routers, servers and workstations), installation of software (both operating and application), setup and maintenance of networks. Hands-on laboratory assignments will allow the students to install a network, set up hardware and software, and learn to perform maintenance.

Using Microsoft’s official curriculum for NET1161, NET1166, NET2267, and NET2268 the student will have the knowledge and opportunity to take the Microsoft Certified Professional exam. Upon passing that exam, the student will become certified through Microsoft for that subject area. By completing all requirements of the curriculum and passing each certification test, the student will achieve Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA) status.

Career opportunities exist with companies that utilize computers in business, computation and control activities as well as companies that design, manufacture, market, install and service computer and networking equipment.

Some of our graduates have gone on to complete 4-year degrees while others have found work at hospitals and schools. A few have even started their own businesses. Some of the job titles that these graduates have are Network Support Specialist, Help Desk Specialist, Network Technician, PC Technician, and Network Administrator.

Belmont College has been a 22-year member of the Cisco NETACAD Networking Educational System and utilizes the official CISCO curriculum for courses NET1171, NET1172, NET1173, NET1174 and NET 1141. Students who successfully complete the Official CISCO curriculum are prepared to challenge the CISCO CCNA Industry Certification.

Belmont College is a certified testing site.

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Program Outcomes

1. Understand the Windows operating systems and UNIX/LINUX.
2. Prepare to sit for the A+ (upgrade and repair) certification.
3. Prepare to sit for the Network+ certification.
4. Prepare to sit for the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator certification.
5. Prepare to sit for the Cisco Certified Network Associate exam.

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