System Networking Degree

The System Networking and LAN/WAN Manager is a college degree program at Sauk Valley Community College area of study focused on system connectivity, technology design, designing network systems, and building networks. Students will balance hardware and software knowledge with systems connectivity and integration. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer system networking degrees.

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Sauk Valley Community College (UIS)

One University Plaza, Springfield, IL

About
Sauk Valley Community College, located in Dixon, Illinois, was founded in 1965. The school is an open enrollment two year institution providing transfer opportunities and career education. The school serves about 5000 students annually and its service areas include the counties Lee, Henry, Bureau, Ogle, Whiteside and Carroll. The school is also located near a number of historical sites, including Ronald Reagan's birthplace and boyhood home.

Academics
Sauk Valley Community College offers students career and transfer opportunities through a variety of programs designed to assist in meeting student goals. Career programs provide students with the training and knowledge necessary to enter the workforce as professionals. Graduates of these programs will earn a certificate or associate degree, demonstrating one's qualifications and allowing one to obtain an entry level position immediately after completion of the program.

Transfer programs complete the first two years of a four year education at a low cost. Once completed, students will be able to apply to a college or university of their choosing. Different colleges and universities have different standards for transfer admission, and students should meet with an academic advisor in order to determine their curriculum for transfer.

Programs offered include:

• Business
• Criminal Justice
• History
• Psychology
• Sociology

Admissions and Financial Aid
As an open enrollment institution, students meeting the minimum requirements for admissions. Students must complete the application for admission, after which it is recommended that new students participate in orientation and meet with an academic advisor to plan their curriculum. Registration takes place shortly before the start of each semester.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans and grants. Students in need of financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as well as other supporting applications which will then be used to determine need, eligibility and awards. Students may be asked for additional financial information prior to the disbursement of funds in order to ensure informational accuracy.

Students Enrolled in the System Networking Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. UIS offers an associate's degree program in system networking.

Students by Gender (2019)

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Information Security Analysts

Description

Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.

Computer Network Support Specialists

Description

Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).