Information Technology & Network Administration

Build the technology skills organizations depend on every day

From healthcare systems and schools to small businesses and global enterprises, every organization relies on professionals who can keep networks running, troubleshoot technical problems, and support the technology that powers daily operations. River Valley’s Information Technology & Network Administration Associate of Science degree prepares you to become one of those professionals. 

 Hands-on techical training

Through a blend of hands-on technical training and general education coursework, you’ll develop the practical skills employers seek while strengthening your communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. You’ll gain experience configuring networks, administering Windows and Linux systems, supporting users, implementing virtualization technologies, and applying cybersecurity best practices in modern IT environments. 

 Along the way, you’ll learn how to: 

• Design, configure, and troubleshoot wired and wireless networks. 

• Administer and maintain Windows Server and Linux operating systems. 

• Support enterprise technologies including virtualization and storage solutions. 

• Apply security principles to protect organizational systems and data. 

• Analyze technical issues and develop effective solutions. 

• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. 

• Work collaboratively and professionally in team-based environments. 

 Achieve your goals

Whether you’re just beginning your educational journey, returning to school to advance your career, or transferring from another institution, this program provides the flexibility and foundation to help you achieve your goals. 

Careeres

Graduates may pursue careers as;

• network support specialists
• systems support technicians
• help desk professionals
• infrastructure technicians
• junior network administrators

Transfer

Students planning to continue their education can transfer into bachelor’s degree programs in Information Technology, Computer Science, Applied Computer Science, Cybersecurity, and related fields. 

To develop and train information technology and networking administration professionals who can help companies manage and protect their systems. 

Program Goals

The goal of the Information Technology and Network Administration program is to give students the knowledge and experience to advance themselves in their career of choice.

Program Outcomes

The proposed program will provide students with a strong foundation of understanding in information technology and networking. Students will learn:

• The focused discipline of networking in technology and develop a foundation of knowledge of the field
• To write clearly and effectively for defined audiences through a variety of strategies
• The purpose behind their field of study, how to best interact with the people in their work environment and the career path that is best aligned with their personal goals
• How to use multiple operating systems commonly found in the technology field today
• Basic security principles for information assurance
• The basics of descriptive and inferential statistics
• Computer networking through the introduction of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model, the TCP/IP protocol suite, routing and switching protocols, Wide Area Network services, and network design & implementation
• A programming language and be able to design and implement simple programs dealing with numerical and string processing
• To implement, maintain and protect a Microsoft Windows Server Domain
• Graphical and command line SQL methods of creating relational databases
• To perform ordinary tasks in the Linux operating systems
• The methods in which emerging technologies can be deployed on current and future platforms
• How to succeed in a networking technology position through an Internship or Capstone course

Information Technology and Network Administration is an open enrollment program. This means we accept students once they are accepted to River Valley; no requirements necessary. At RVCC, we believe all students should be able to complete a degree and be able to transfer or start their career as smoothly as possible.

If you have any questions about Information Technology and Network Administration, please do not hesitate to request information or reach out to the faculty.