Bachelor of Science
Information Technology – Networks Administration Emphasis
This challenging degree program is the perfect way to acquire or advance your career in networks administration. Not only will you develop the leading-edge networking skills that employers demand, you'll earn IT certifications—without adding classes or costs. You're not just completing a bachelor's degree, you're acquiring respected industry certifications—including your Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)—that can quickly lead to greater professional development and success.
In addition to the networks administration specialization, the program's core components provide a rigorous and broad knowledge base across several IT areas: networks, operating systems, databases, software, security, e-commerce, and project management. It also includes lower-division general education areas of study if those are not cleared through prior college experience.
IT Certifications Incorporated into the Program (At No Extra Cost)
Like all WGU programs, progress in this IT degree is measured by passing challenging assessments. In this program, the assessments are actual industry certifications. Thus, as a student in the program you will study for and complete the following certifications (which are all included in your tuition–a huge cost savings for you):
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) |
Sun Certified Associate for the Java Platform |
| CIW Professional | CompTIA Security+ |
| CIW Associates | CompTIA Project+ |
| CompTIA Network+ |
| CompTIA A+ |
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