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Computer Support and Network Administrator
Award:
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 Information Technology
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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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Office Technology Applications
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2
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ITEC 1150
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Introduction to Computer Programming with Python
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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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Introduction to Computer Networks
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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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Personal Computer Hardware and Software Support
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4
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ITEC 1475
or
ITEC 2545
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Linux System Administration
or
Information Technology Project Management
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4
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ITEC 2710
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Microsoft Server System 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 courses that are not already required for the award
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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
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Varies |
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ITEC 2910
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Computer Support & Network Administration Capstone
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4
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ITEC 2950
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Information Technology Career Preparation
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2
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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9
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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.