Network Technician Career Major - Overview

Network Technician

Network Technician
Campus
Information Technology Center
(Springlake Campus)
Career Major Length
990 hours
Who Can Enroll
Juniors, Seniors & Adults
Schedule
M-F 7:25-10:25A &/or 11:25A-2:25P
Fees
In-State Tuition:
$2,475.00
Out-of-State Tuition:
$6,435.00
Book Costs:
$0.00
Exam Fees:
$657.00
Supplies Costs:
$0.00
Average Oklahoma Salary
$15/hr
Tuition, fees, career majors, courses and hours are subject to change without notice. Exam fees are nonrefundable.

Learn to install, configure and support an organization’s local area network (LAN) as well as to analyze situations and data requirements and to assist and manage moves and installation of existing and new equipment. Students learn to install, configure, maintain and manage a Windows 2008 Server Active Directory and Network Infrastructure environment. Students in this major gain the technical skills required for the CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, and work towards the server-based certifications: Microsoft Technology Specialist (MCTS) which includes Active Directory Configuration, Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration, and Windows Server 2008 Administrator; and Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP).

Career Major Length
990.00Total Hours
Course Title
Hours
Fundamentals of Technology
120.00
IoT Fundamentals: Connecting Things
120.00
Cybersecurity Basics
120.00
Network and Routing Fundamentals
180.00
Client Operating Systems
120.00
Network Security Awareness
180.00
Network Systems Capstone
150.00

Helpful Attributes and Abilities

  • Reading, language and math skills at the 10th grade level or above
  • Good eyesight, including eye-hand coordination and color perception
  • Good manual dexterity
  • Good organizational and critical thinking skills
  • Good abstract reasoning skills
  • Detail oriented
  • Commitment to a continual learning process

Required Prerequisites

  • Computer Technician

Student Organizations

  • BPA-Business Professionals of America

Certifications Available

  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Security +
  • Microsoft Technicial Associate #367
  • Internet Core and Computing IC3
  • Microsoft Technical Associate #366
  • Test Out Network Pro
  • MCSA Configuring Windows 10 # 70-697
  • MCSA Configuring Windows #70-698

Metro Tech Accreditations