IT-Network Technician

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Technical Diploma

Program Number:

301504

Credits:

24.00

Financial Aid Eligible

A person with good computer skills and a desire to gain additional knowledge will benefit from the Network Technician program. Through a combination of classroom and hands-on training, you will learn how to provide endpoint support in small- to medium-sized businesses and home offices. You will also be trained in the fundamentals of Linux and Windows server administration.

If you decide to pursue an associate's degree in IT-Network System Administration, all courses will transfer to that program.

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Graduation Employment Stats

	Part Time	Full Time
Responding	0	1
Average Hours Per Week		40
Median Hourly Wage		$15.00
Hourly Wage Range		$15.00 - $15.00
Median Annual Salary		$31,200

Career Opportunities

Computer Network Support Specialists

IT Specialist

Program Outcomes

Use effective communication skills
Apply mathematical concepts
Transfer social and natural science theories into practical applications
Demonstrate ability to think critically
Demonstrate ability to value self and work ethically with others in a diverse population
Use technology effectively
Make decisions that incorporate the importance of sustainability

Admission Requirements

College Requirements

Application

$30 Application Fee

High School Transcript or GED/HSED

Program Requirements

Western Technical College uses ACCUPLACER, a computer-based, online assessment that measures your abilities in reading, sentence skills, and arithmetic. This information will be used to place you in courses that best fit your academic goals. Based on your scores, you may need to take additional general studies course(s) along with the general studies courses required for your program.

Several options for waiving the ACCUPLACER test are available; view the waivers here.

Learn more about placement tests and how they are used at Western: Placement Testing.

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Career Pathways

This program is part of a career pathway, a laddered approach to career education. It allows you to earn employer-recognized credentials that lead to job and career advancement.