Networking Program Information

Introduction:
The Mountain View College (MVC) Microsoft Certification Program began in 1999 as a program to train students to become entry level Microsoft network administrators.  Over the years the program has grown to include two modern computer labs that employ the latest Microsoft technologies.

The certification program at MVC is sanctioned by Microsoft as an IT Academy.  As an IT Academy all instructors have to meet a minimum requirement as a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP). The instructors at MVC more than exceed the minimum requirements and are Microsoft Certified Systems Engineers (MCSE) as well as Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCT).  Also, all instructors have degrees and many years experience working in the networking and computer areas. 

As a Microsoft IT Academy students can enjoy many extra benefits. Click on the link to access the IT Academy website to see the many benefits you can have.  (Access Microsoft IT Academy) 

Job Opportunities:
Students who complete the program successfully can find opportunities as technical support specialists, help-desk technicians, network administrators, and computer systems administrators.

The job opportunities in IT (Information Technology) have grown considerably over the last few years.   The Bureau of Labor Statistics predict a growing need for IT administrators (Access Bureau of Labor Statistics) and Monster.com lists many pages of jobs in the DFW area as well as opportunities in other parts of the country. (Access Monster.com)

Degrees and Certificates:
Mountain View Collegeoffers an associate degree and two certificates in Microsoft networking technologies.  For more information about the networking program please contact the Business, Computer Science, and Math Department at 214-860-8619.  You can also email the IT Academy program administrator at dek6410@dcccd.edu for more details.

Associate in Applied Science Degree:


 Computer Information Technology - Network Administrator and Support (MCSE Track)


Semester I
Course Number Title Credit Hours
ITSC 1405 Introduction to PC Operating Systems 4
ITNW 1408 Implementing and Supporting Client Operating Systems 4
ITSC 1425 Personal Computer Hardware 4
ENGL 1301 Composition I 3
Total Hours Semester I 15
Semester II
Course Number Title Credit Hours
MATH 1314 College Algebra 3
SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication 3
ITMT 1440 Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment 4
ITMT 1450 Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services 4
Total Hours Semester II 14
Semester III
Course Number Title Credit Hours
*ITMT 2400 Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windws Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure 4
*ITMT 2430 Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure 4
*ITMT 2403 Administering a Microsoft SQL Server Database 4
HIST 1301 History of the United States 3
HUMA 1315 Introduction to Humanities 3
Total Hours Semester III 18
Semester IV
Course Number Title Credit Hours
*ITMT 2450 Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange 4
*ITSY 2300 Operating Systems Security 3
*ITMC 2433 Designing a Secure Microsoft Windows Network 4
*ITMC 2432 Designing a Microsoft Windows Networking Services Infrastructure 4
Total Hours Semester IV 15
Total Hours 62
* Courses may be substituted.  Please contact the program administrator at dek6410@dcccd.edu or 214-860-8730

Certificate:
Computer Information Technology -- Networking Support (MCSE Track)

Semester I
Course Number Title Credit Hours
ITNW 1408 Implementing and Supporting Client Operating Systems 4
ITMT 1440 Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment 4
ITMT 1450 Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services 4
Total Hours Semester I 12
Semester II
Course Number Title Credit Hours
ITMT 2400 Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windws Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure 4
ITMT 2430 Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure 4
Total Hours Semester II 8
Semester III
Course Number Title Credit Hours
ITMT 2403 Administering a Microsoft SQL Server Database 4
ITMT 2450 Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange 4
Total Hours Semester III 8
Total Hours 28

 
Certificate:
Computer Information Technology -- Networking Support (MCSA Track)


Semester I
Course Number Title Credit Hours
ITNW 1425 Introduction to Networking 4
ITNW 1408 Implementing and Supporting Client Operating Systems 4
ITMT 1440 Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment 4
Total Hours Semester I 12
Semester II
Course Number Title Credit Hours
ITMT 1450 Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services 4
ITMT 2400

Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windws Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure

 4
Total Hours Semester II 8
Semester III
Course Number Title Credit Hours
ITMT 2450 Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange 4
Total Hours Semester III 4
Total Hours 24