Program: Information Technology - Networking

This program will prepare you for employment as a network administrator. Network administrators design, install, and support an organization’s LAN (local-area network), WAN (wide-area network), network segment, Internet, or intranet system. They provide on-site administrative support for software users in a variety of work environments, including professional offices, small businesses, government, and large corporations. They maintain network hardware and software, analyze problems, and monitor the network to ensure its availability to system users. Administrators also may plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures and make recommendations for enhancements in the implementation of future servers and networks.

Certification:
Utah College of Applied Technology (UCAT) Certificate of Completion:
Information Technology - Networking

This program will also prepare you for the industry certification tests:
• Microsoft Certified Systems Associate (MCSA)
• CompTIA Net+
• Comp TIA A+

Length:
Open-entry/Open-exit: Approximately 1,170 hours

Locations & Hours of Availability:
Rose Park Campus
1400 W. Goodwin Ave. (1145 North)
Salt Lake City
8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Thursday
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Fridays

Math and English levels:
Adult students will be assessed using the Test of Adult Basic English (TABE) Locator and Survey or through high school or college transcripts. High School students will be assessed by their counselor.

Admission Requirements:
• None

Occupation & Licensure Requirements:
Receiving an industry certification, such as from Microsoft, is highly recommended and often required by employers.

Articulation & Transfering Credit:
Certain courses in this program may be accepted for credit at the Salt Lake Community College for those looking to pursue an Associate of Applied Science degree in Information Technologies.

Skills You Will Learn :
• Administer the Windows operating system
• Administer the Windows Server system
• Understand and build networks
• Understand and manage network security
• Connect networks to the Internet
• Administer SQL servers

Program Disclosure Documents
The College has a detailed disclosure document which discusses important information about being a student in Information Technologies programs. Access the program disclosure documents here

Courses in this Program
Required Courses in Required Order:
Course name
Hours
Computer Literacy (IC³ Skills)
90
Introduction to Information Technology
90
A+ Essentials
90
A+ Technician
90
Networking Technology
120
Introduction to Programming
90
Math I
60
Workplace Relations
60
   
Elective Courses : (choose at least 270 hours)  
Course name
Hours
Administering a Windows Network Infrastructure
90
Administering SQL Server I
120
Administering Windows Directory Services
90
Administering Windows Desktop
90
Administering Windows Server
90
Designing a Windows Network Infrastructure
90
Designing Security for a Windows Network
90
Linux Fundamentals
90
Managing a Windows Network Environment
90
Networking, Routing, and Switching I
150
Networking, Routing, and Switching II
150
Security Professional
90
 
Recommended Courses : (optional)  
Course name
Hours
Database Applications I
60
Database Applications II
60
Design Principles
120
Internet Technology
90
Job-seeking Skills
30
Wireless Fundamentals
90
   

Tuition and Fees Calculator

Tuition   Fees
    Registration Fee: $40
    Lab/Supply Fee: $10 per month
    Textbooks & Materials:**
        Required textbooks, $424.50
        Optional textbooks, $163.75
        USB Drive (required), $15.00
        Computer Tool Kit, $25.00
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General College Tuition & Fees
Amount
Tuition: 1-6 hours per week $ 3 per hour
Tuition: 7-11 hours per week $ 1.35 per hour
Tuition: 12-20 hours per week $ 1.75 per hour
Tuition: 21-40 hours per week $ 1.35 per hour
Late Payment $ 5.00
Registration - Program $ 40.00
Registration - Single Class $ 5.00
Re-enrollment $ 20.00
Schedule Change $ 5.00
Transcript $ 3.00
UCAT Graduation $ 15.00

Prices as of July 1, 2008. Subject to change without notice.

*All costs are ESTIMATIONS based on 100% progress, for in-state students. Actual training time and costs are based on the student’s schedule and progress. Public High School students attend TUITION FREE but must pay all fee and textbook costs. Tuition and fee information is published on the College web site. This publication is not a contractual agreement. While all costs are good faith estimates, many costs are variable and outside of the control of the College

**See bookstore for texts required by course and current pricing.

Tuition rates are established and approved by the Utah State Board of Regents and the Utah College of Applied Technology Board of Trustees. In accordance with State law, the public will be notified in advance and will be able to comment regarding any proposed changes in tuition.