Computer Information Systems: Networking Specialist
New Student?
Enroll Now815-835-6273
Current/Former Student?
Make Appointment815-835-6354
Need More Info?
View in SVCC CatalogRequest Info815-835-6266
This program is designed to prepare students for employment in business, industry and government. Computer network specialists are responsible to oversee the design, administration, and security of organizations' network infrastructure. In addition to the training provided by the certificates for networking, networking specialist and networking professional, the degree provides a stronger background in business.
Work and Employment
Computer network specialists are employed by all sectors of the economy including the communications industry. Network professionals are employed in large and small organizations with diverse responsibilities including supervision of computer network specialists.
Special Considerations
Computer network specialists must have the following skills and aptitudes: communicate well, work under pressure, show good judgment, be systematic and accurate. A clear understanding of computer technology and internetworking is important.
Estimated Program Cost
The following figures are based on 2024-25 tuition and fee rates and the course fees in the Class Schedule for the required minimum number 64 credit hours.
| In-District | Out-of-District | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,600.00 | $23,040.00 | $25,728.00 |
| Fees | $1,152.00 | $1,152.00 | $1,152.00 |
| Course Fees | * $720.00 | * $720.00 | * $720.00 |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $11,472.00 | $24,912.00 | $27,600.00 |
* Note: Course fees may vary depending upon the classes that a student completes within an academic program. The course fee above is only an estimation and represents the maximum course fees possible; it is likely that course fees will be lower than the estimation above.