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Computer Support and Network Administrator
Award:
Two-Year Diploma
Total Credits for Award:
54.00
Description:
Minneapolis College's Computer Support and Network Administration awards provides a comprehensive, industry-focused training on network support and Internet technologies. This fast-paced program uses state-of-the-art technology and prepares you for success through training in network administration, client/server installation and support and database implementation. Instructors with business and industry experience guide you through this program that will give you a leg up in this exciting industry.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FIRST SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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ITEC 1005
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Preparing for IT
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1
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ITEC 1100
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Information Technology Concepts
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2
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ITEC 1110
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Information Technology Skills
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2
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ITEC 1150
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Programming Logic and Design
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3
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ITEC 1250
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Microsoft Windows Operating Systems
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3
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ITEC 1425
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Data Communications
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4
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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15
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: SECOND SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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ITEC 1310
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Microcomputer System Maintenance
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4
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ITEC 1475
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Linux System Administration
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4
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ITEC 2710
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Microsoft Network Administration
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4
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General Education
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Choose one course from MnTC Goal Area 1
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3
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1 |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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15
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: THIRD SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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ITEC 2865
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Internet/Intranet Security Implementation and Management
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4
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ITEC 2880
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CISCO Network Administration
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4
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ITEC Program Elective
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Any ITEC Computer Support and Network Administration course not required for your degree
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4
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INFS Course
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Choose any of the 3 credit INFS Research Methods Courses. INFS 2009 is recommended
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3
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2 |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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15
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FOURTH SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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General Education
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Choose one course from any of the MnTC Goal Areas
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3.00
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Varies |
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ITEC 2910
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LAN Implementation and Management
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4.00
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ITEC 2950
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Information Technology Career Preparation
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2.00
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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9.00
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General Education Courses (9 Credits):
To complete the Computer Support and Network Administration Diploma, students are required to successfully complete nine credits of General Education coursework.
All students pursuing this award should work closely with their advisor to ensure proper selection of required program courses, if applicable program electives, required Minnesota Transfer Curriculum courses, and MnTC electives. You are expected to meet with your advisor on a regular basis to ensure courses are taken in an order that will lead to efficient and successful completion of the required coursework.