Program Overview
The IT Computer Network Technology program at Gallatin College MSU offers a one-year Certificate of Applied Science or a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree. The program prepares students for careers in the growing IT industry, providing them with the knowledge and skills to design, implement, and manage computer networks. Graduates are eligible for industry-recognized certifications and have high job prospects in roles such as Server Administrator, System Administrator, and Wireless Access Technician.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The IT Computer Network Technology program at Gallatin College MSU offers a one-year Certificate of Applied Science (C.A.S.) or a two-year Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree. The program prepares students for careers in the growing Information Technology (IT) industry.
Objectives:
- Provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to design, implement, and manage linked systems of computers and peripherals.
- Enable students to maximize network efficiency and productivity.
- Prepare students to work on computer hardware, software, and applications; local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs); principles of information systems security; disk space and traffic load monitoring; data backup; resource allocation; and setup and takedown procedures.
- Train students to sit for industry-recognized certifications, including the CompTIA A+ certification, the CompTIA Network + certification, the Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician certification, and the Microsoft Technology Associate certification.
Outline:
Year One
- Fall:
- WRIT 101W - College Writing I
- ITS 164 - Networking Fundamentals
- ITS 280 - Computer Repair Maintenance
- M 108 - Business Mathematics or M 121Q - College Algebra
- Spring:
- ITS 163 - Windows and Configuration
- ITS 218 - Network Security
- ITS 110 - Introduction to Networking and Cabling
- ITS 170 - Microsoft Windows Serve
Year Two
- WRIT 121 Technical Writing
- COMX 222 - Professional Communication
- CSCI 107 - Joy and Beauty of Computing
- Spring:
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
- Server Administrator
- System Administrator
- Wireless Access Technician
Opportunities and Outcomes:
- High demand for graduates in the IT field, as technology continues to change and more companies rely on networks for critical operations.
- Career services and internal job postings are available to assist students with their job search.