Information Technology Network Specialist - Pennsylvania College of Technology

Information Technology Network Specialist from Pennsylvania College of Technology is a Campus Bachelor Information Technology degree that prepares you for a IT career. This major helps prepare students for a variety of careers related to network design, installation, and maintenance. Career Opportunities Depending upon the concentration, graduates will have an opportunity to pursue positions as Web administrators, website developers and specialists , database developers or analysts, systems administrators or analysts, network architects or engineers, data communications analysts or information systems administrators, operating systems programmers/analysts, software development engineers, information technology engineers, network administrators or analysts, cyber security specialists and antivirus software managers and related positions that continue to emerge in the information technology field. Exact titles and responsibilities relate to the academic and experiential requirements of the specific positions. Program Goals Graduates of an Information Technology (IT) bachelor-degree major should be able to: assess the needs of an IT related problem and select, develop, integrate, and administer an appropriate solution including the appropriate application of security to protect the user\\\'s interests. demonstrate proficiency in the core Information Technologies. identify and explain the underlying principles upon which the core information technologies are based and how information is generated and disseminated to address user requirements. identify and explain the importance of users and their requirements in the development and deployment of IT solutions. practice organizational and project planning skills. use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address IT needs and solve IT problems. communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, using language appropriate for the intended audience. practice sufficient skill with the mathematics and science that underlie the core information technologies and the technologies specific to the selected majors of interest. apply necessary collaborative skills. employ accepted practices and standards within the IT industry. identify and explain standards of professionalism as they pertain to personal and work-related endeavors. identify and explain the social, ethical and legal implications of Information Technology. identify, evaluate and explain how changes in the IT discipline affect business, industry and their work environment. identify and explain the need for continuing professional development in the IT discipline. understand the basic financial principles of business and how it affects the IT industry. Specifically, graduates of the Information Technology Network Specialist Concentration should be able to: demonstrate proficiency in the technical aspects of a network , including installation, maintenance, monitoring, resource management , user management, and performance issues. demonstrate working knowledge in common operating systems including installation, configuration, scripting, user and resource management , troubleshooting and the use of common system utilities. evaluate, analyze, design, manage, administer and troubleshoot networks. provide basic technical support including communication skills, diagnostic procedures, and customer relations. assume a leadership role. exhibit a portfolio of course assignments and projects. View more details on Pennsylvania College of Technology . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Information Technology courses.