About the Online Information Technology, Networking Degree Program
The distance education Bachelor of Science Information Technology, Networking, gives students the fundamental networking knowledge and skills to pursue careers in information technology. If you enjoy using technology to solve business problems and helping others use technology in their everyday jobs, this program may be right for you.
American Sentinel’s online B.S. Information Technology, Networking, program teaches students how business uses computing technology and how to apply that knowledge to an organization’s daily IT activities—technical infrastructure issues, hardware installations, database administration and network services, for example.
Courses cover key applications, the management of networks, as well as wireless, troubleshooting connectivity issues and security. With many electives to choose from, you can tailor the program to suit your interests.
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Students graduating with the B.S. Information Technology, Networking degree complete 39 credit hours of general education courses and 81 credit hours of courses in the major.
Students residing in the state of Arkansas should refer to their General Education requirements.
. All students are required to take one three-credit global awareness course. Global awareness courses are denoted with a double asterisk**.
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Successful Students and Alumni
Software Engineer Wanted Degree to Ensure Job Security
Even though he had 25 years of computer experience, David Cannon realized that without an advanced degree, it would be harder to receive promotions and raises. Admittedly anxious about starting online classes, he said that American Sentinel’s "format lets you interact with the class and provides comfort any time you're looking at a new assignment.” David is proud that he, like his children, is now a university graduate. "Even though they earned their degrees first, I'm glad to say I achieved the same goal." >> Read full story
Career Opportunities IT Networking Students
Demand remains high for IT professionals in a number of tech industries as the United States continues to compete globally in high-tech fields. Even in a volatile economy, areas such as systems administration and network engineering continue to be necessary, making the job of an information technology professional relatively stable.
The American Sentinel online information technology degree, networking, is broad enough to give you the skills to start your career in one of several areas, including desktop support, project management, systems administration, information analysis or network engineering. Learn more about the Bureau of Labor Statistics outlook for computer network, systems and database administrator jobs.
