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 30 credit hours of general education courses and 78 credit hours of courses in the major and 12 credit hours of elective courses.
Students residing in the state of Arkansas should refer to their General Education requirements.
Students residing in the state of Minnesota should refer to the State Regulatory section of the catalog for specific information regarding their general education requirements.
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| COURSES | CREDIT HOURS* |
|---|---|
| ELECTIVE COURSES (12 credit hours) | |
| Choose 12 credit hours of electives from the following (others by dean approval): | |
| SEC350 Risk Management | 3 |
| SEC430 Access Control Systems | 3 |
| SEC470 Computer Forensics | 3 |
| BUS420 Leadership in a Changing Environment | 3 |
| BUS454 Ethical Decision Making for Business | 3 |
| IT495 Survey of Information Technology | 3 |
| WEB301 Web Design I | 3 |
| WEB306 Web Design II | 3 |
| WEB450 Web Applications Security | 3 |
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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.
