Networking for Systems and Security

Computers and technology play an essential role in powering business, and you will, too. We help you master the skills that keep networks running. Take classes online, on campus, or both. Iowa's Last-Dollar Scholarship may even cover your tuition.

What You Learn in Network Systems and Security

Build skills to troubleshoot hardware and software. Analyze problems, support users, and monitor network resources. Our program prepares you to earn industry-recognized certifications, such as CCNA, CompTIA Network +, CompTIA A+, and more.

What Can I Do With a Networking Degree?

Enter the IT field as a network, helpdesk, or security technician. You're a valued front-line asset who prevents, troubleshoots, and solves tech problems. Keep businesses, users, and networks operating and secure.

17Credits

Networking for Systems and Security, Certificate

Here is a quick first step into the IT workforce. Take Cisco Packet Tracer, Computer Systems and Troubleshooting, Windows Operating Systems, and learn the skills of desktop support. Enter the workforce now or keep going and earn a diploma.

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35Total Credits

Networking for Systems and Security, Diploma

Go a little deeper and learn Python and Linux OS. We will introduce you to network operating systems and so much more. You can launch your IT career or keep going and earn a degree.

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64Total Credits

Networking for Systems and Security, AAS Degree

Wrap up your degree with courses in Cloud Infrastructure and Administration, and Ethics. Take on an internship or design and complete a personalized project. Graduate ready to step into a great career.

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A Solid Foundation

Networking

Beyond your peers

Networking

Build and maintain a small network.

Certifiable

Of course

Certifiable

Practice exams and a testing center. We help you prepare for certification tests.

Python

Language lessons

Python

Ace core programming basics including data types, control structures, algorithm development.

Operating Systems

Install and optimize

Operating Systems

Master Linux and Windows Operating Systems.

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Iowa's Last-Dollar Scholarship

You may be eligible to earn a degree in this high-demand field for zero tuition costs! You file for financial aid, and if your Expected Family Contribution is at or below $20,000, the state covers the remaining balance beyond the aid for which you are eligible. More than two dozen career programs qualify, including this one. File your FAFSA by July 15.

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Get Certified

Our IT curriculum is mapped to certifications and we provide tools such as practice exams and a testing center. Getting one or more industry-standard certifications while taking classes is a seamless integration into your coursework. This includes certifications from CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco, and Amazon Web Services.

Join In and Stand Out

Have fun and gain an edge. Compete in IT competitions and push your skills beyond the classroom. Test yourself and document what you can achieve. Join our EICC.ITSA student group. Attend the annual U.S. Information Technology Collegiate Conference. With us, you can fully dive into the field and build your resume.

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Online, On-Campus or Both!

Build a schedule to fit your needs. Take classes 100% online, join us in-person, or mix and match. No matter how you choose to take your classes, we fully support you in reaching your goals. In addition to your instructors, take advantage of advising, tutoring, and the wealth of services EICC students enjoy.

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Career Services

EICC’s Career Services department helps you refine goals, search for jobs, and launch a profession. Looking for work or an internship? Regional and national employers post openings on our job posting site. Upload your resume. Refresh it first using our free online tool. Meet with an EICC career coordinator to do a mock interview or to learn more about career pathways.

REACH YOUR CAREER GOALS

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Start in High School

Get a jump on your college education while you are in high school. Through our Career Academies, complete a semester to a full year of courses. It's free and cuts down on the time you spend completing your EICC degree, often in half. Save time and money, and launch your career sooner.

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Your Degree = Success

Complete your education in two years. Qualify for better jobs. Earn a higher salary. Enjoy a better quality of life. The benefits of an associate's degree are impressive and wide-ranging.

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How to Pay for EICC

College is more affordable than you think, especially when you factor in federal and state aid, loan options, scholarships, institutional grants, and Work-Study.

Financial Aid 101

Complete the FAFSA to determine your eligibility for federal and state aid as well as federal loan programs.

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Scholarships

Scholarships are investments from local donors who know you can succeed and make the world a better place, and so do we.

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Grants & Work-Study

Apply for federal and state grants, and Work-Study programs where you can earn a wage — plus a tuition stipend.

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