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Information and Network Technologies (A)

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Degree level:

Associate

 

Today, it seems that when a computer network is down, it can cause a business to nearly shut down all operations.

Business relies heavily on information and network technology.   Each of our on-ground Westwood College campuses is a Cisco Networking Academy* where our information and network technologies program teaches you the skills necessary to prepare for the Cisco Certified Network Associate exam (CCNA).**  Program features include

  • more than 60% of core contact hours delivered via hands-on lab training
  • Cisco Networking Academy courses to prepare you for the Cisco Certified Network Association (CCNA) exam
  • courses that prepare you for additional certifications** from Microsoft® and CompTIA®
  • training in the ever-expanding area of wireless technologies

Program names, course topics and outcomes may vary by location. Please see the catalog for the campus location of your choice to review full program details.

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  • Our fast-track approach can help you earn your associate degree in as little as 17 months.


* Westwood College - Online Campus is not a Cisco Networking Academy
**
Westwood prepares graduates for certification.  Graduates wishing to attain certification must take and pass any applicable tests/exams.

 
 

Information and Network Technologies Course Information

An information and network technologies degree opens up a world of possibilities. Course topics include:

  • Microsoft Network Operating Systems
  • Routing Protocols and Concepts
  • WAN Technologies
  • Network Essentials

Course breakdown

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Locations offering the associate degree in
Information and Network Technologies*

California
Los Angeles - Los Angeles, CA
South Bay - Torrance, CA

Georgia
Atlanta Midtown - Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Northlake - Atlanta, GA

Illinois
Chicago Loop - Chicago, IL
DuPage - Woodbridge, IL
O'Hare Airport - Chicago, IL
River Oaks - Calumet City, IL

Virginia
Annandale - Annandale, VA
Arlington Ballston - Arlington, VA

Locations offering this associate degree as:
Information Technology

Colorado
Denver North - Denver, CO
California
Inland Empire - Upland, CA

Program names, course topics and outcomes may vary by location. Please see the
catalog for the campus location of your choice to review full program details.

*Not all programs are offered every term.  Check with the campus of interest for current program offerings.

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Our graduates receive hands-on, career-focused training. Don't wait another day; start transforming your life into the one you've always wanted.
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Did You Know?

  • Our fast-track approach can help you earn your associate degree in as little as 17 months.

 

 
 

Where could your Information and Network Technologies degree take you?

Our Westwood College information and network technologies program provides the educational background and hands-on experience necessary to successfully begin a career in information technology. Our faculty of Cisco-Certified professionals who work in their fields will provide you with the knowledge, training and insight that you’ll use in your career. Take a look at a few of the career paths that may be available to graduates of this program:*

     Cisco Network Engineer**

     IT Manager

     Information Systems Developer**

     Network Administrator**

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Our graduates receive hands-on, career-focused training. Don't wait another day; start transforming your life into the one you've always wanted.
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Did You Know?

  • Our fast-track approach can help you earn your associate degree in as little as 17 months.
     

* Graduates without experience in the field will likely start in entry-level positions. Position titles and responsibilities may vary by hiring company
** Westwood prepares graduates for certification. Graduates wishing to attain certification must take and pass any applicable test/exams.

 
 

Westwood has prepared our information technology graduates for careers with employers such as:*

 

Alpha Mudlogging
AT&T
Tekmark Global
Telvista

 
*Westwood College must track the initial employers of its graduates for accreditation purposes. This list contains employers of Westwood College graduates from  January 2009 to December 2010 and is not intended to represent an endorsement of Westwood College by the listed employers.

 
 

Information and Network Technologies Occupation Disclosures

The Department of Education lists the following occupations as potential careers for graduates of this program:*

15-1071.01 Computer Security Specialists
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts
15-1081.01 Telecommunications Specialists
15-1099.03 Network Designers

For graduates of our Denver North, Denver South, Anaheim and Inland Empire campuses the following occupations are listed:

15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications
15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts
15-1099.06   Geospatial Information Scientists and Technologists
15-1099.07 Geographic Information Systems Technicians
15-1099.10 Business Intelligence Analysts
15-1099.11 Information Technology Project Managers

 

Additional information is available by visiting www.onetonline.org and entering the six-digit Standard Occupational Code (SOC) in the Occupation Search Area.
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*This list is based on Department of Education standards. Actual entry-level jobs for graduates in this program may vary from this list. The job code data was pulled from IPEDS CIP-SOC crosswalk as of 4/22/2011. Although the Department of Education requires all job titles to be listed, Westwood College has not found the program to prepare graduates for all the jobs listed.

 

General Program Disclosures

To learn more about the available programs, related graduation and placement rates, median loan debt and tuition and fees, select the document for your location of choice below.

CALIFORNIA

pdf_iconAnaheim Campus
pdf_iconInland Empire Campus
pdf_iconLos Angeles Campus
pdf_iconSouth Bay Campus

 COLORADO

pdf_iconDenver North Campus
pdf_iconDenver South Campus

GEORGIA

pdf_iconAtlanta Midtown Campus
pdf_iconAtlanta Northlake Campus

ILLINOIS

pdf_iconChicago Loop Campus
pdf_iconDuPage Campus
pdf_iconO'Hare Airport Campus
pdf_iconRiver Oaks Campus

TEXAS

pdf_iconDallas Campus
pdf_iconFort Worth Campus
pdf_iconHouston South Campus

VIRGINIA

pdf_iconAnnandale Campus
pdf_iconArlington Ballston Campus

 ONLINE LEARNING

pdf_iconOnline Campus