Networking Academy

Begin Your Career in IT Now

Earn a Certificate or Diploma in IT/Networking for Security while you are still in high school, for free! The college credits you earn count toward an EICC degree and prepare you for industry-recognized certifications such as CCENT, CompTIA’s A+ and CompTIA’s Network +, and MTA’s Operating System, and Server Certifications. 

Earn your Networking for Systems & Security Certificate and Diploma

During high school

  • NET:167 Computer Systems and Troubleshooting, 4 credits
  • NET:303 Windows Workstation Operating Systems, 3 credits
  • NET:679 TCP/IP Subnetting, 1 credit

  • NET:159 CISCO Packet Tracer, 1 credit
  • NET:198 Networking I, 5 credits
  • NET:785 Fundamentals of Desktop Support, 3 credits

Award: IT/Networking for Systems & Security Certificate (17 Credits)

  • BUS:167 Leadership and Professionalism, 1 credit
  • NET:298 Networking II, 5 credits
  • NET:313 Windows Server1 OR NET:305 Introduction to Network Operating Systems2, 3 credits 

1 Students completing NET:313 will be eligible for the IT/Networking for Systems and Security Diploma.

2 Students completing NET:305 will be eligible for the IT/Networking for Cyber Security Diploma. 

  • CIS:189 Python, 3 credits
  • ENG:105 Composition I OR ENG:107 Composition I Tech Writing, 3 credits
  • NET:420 Introduction to Linux OS, 3 credits

Award: IT/Networking for Systems & Security Diploma (35 Credits) OR
Award: IT/Networking for Cyber Security Diploma (35 Credits) 

Finish your degree after high school

Select a track

Term 5 — Fall, 14 credits
  • BUS:168 Leadership and Professionalism, 1 credit
  • NET:299 IP Telephony (VoIP), 2 credits
  • NET:398 Networking III, 5 credits
  • NET:598 Cloud Infrastructure and Administration, 5 credits
  • NET:947 Seminar, 1 credit
Term 6 — Spring, 15 credits
  • CSC:110 Introduction to Computers, 3 credits
  • MAT:110 Math for Liberal Arts, 3 credits
  • NET:932 Internship OR NET:860 Information Technology Specialist Capstone, 3 credits
  • Pick one, 3 credits each:
    • PHI:105 Introduction to Ethics
    • PHI:110 Introduction to Logic
    • HUM:110 Changes and Choices
    • HUM:183 Living with Space, Time and Technology
  • PSY:111 Introduction to Psychology OR SOC:110 Introduction to Sociology, 3 credits

Award: IT/Networking for Systems & Security AAS (64 credits)

Term 5 — Fall, 17 credits
  • BUS:168 Leadership and Professionalism II, 1 credit
  • CFR:100 Introduction to Computer Forensics, 3 credits
  • NET:474 Certification Preparation, 1 credit
  • NET:612 Fundamentals of Network Security, 3 credits
  • NET:619 Network Attacks: Detection, Analysis & Countermeasures, 3 credits
  • NET:635 Ethical Hacking, 3 credits
  • CIS:750 Project Management, 3 credits
Term 6 — Spring, 15 credits 
  • CSC:110 Introduction to Computers, 3 credits
  • MAT:110 Math for Liberal Arts, 3 credits
  • NET:932 Internship OR NET:860 Information Technology Specialist Capstone, 3 credits
  • Pick one, 3 credits each:
    • PHI:105 Introduction to Ethics
    • PHI:110 Introduction to Logic
    • HUM:110 Changes and Choices
    • HUM:183 Living with Space, Time and Technology
  • PSY:111 Introduction to Psychology OR SOC:110 Introduction to Sociology, 3 credits

Award: IT/Networking for Cyber Security AAS (67 credits)

Your Career in Networking and Cyber Security

Your job is to protect online data for banks, retail, healthcare, government, and more. Safeguard your organization's files and network, install firewalls, create security plans, guard customer data, and monitor activity. Prevent and identify breaches, and create a quick solution. Here's some job titles:

  • Director of security
  • Security architect
  • Network security engineer
  • Security software developer
  • Security systems administrator
  • Technical director
  • Security analyst
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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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Contact our High School Team

Liz Bloom

Liz Bloom

ebloom@eicc.edu
563-336-5210

Advises High School Concurrent: Camanche and Northeast

 

Holly Hansen

Holly Hansen

hmhansen@eicc.edu
563-441-4004


Advises High School Concurrent: Cal-Wheat and DeWitt Central

 

Lorene McLaughlin

Lorene McLaughlin

ltmclaughlin@eicc.edu
563-441-4127

Advises High School Concurrent: Bellevue and Maquoketa

 

Joe Shovlain

Joe Shovlain

jshovlain@eicc.edu
563-244-7014

Office 100B
Advises High School Concurrent: Clinton, Career Academies

Schedule an appointment with Joe

Anabelia Calderon-Flores

Anabelia Calderon-Flores

acalderon-flores@eicc.edu
563-288-6035


Advises High School Concurrent: Durant and Muscatine

Theresa Putnam Genz

Theresa Putnam Genz

tputnamgenz@eicc.edu
563-288-6047


Advises High School Concurrent: Columbus Junction and Louisa-Muscatine

Molly Gleason

Molly Gleason

mmgleason@eicc.edu
563-336-5241


Advises High School Concurrent: Assumption and Davenport North

 

Lori Perez

Lori Perez

ljperez@eicc.edu
563-441-4057


Advises High School Concurrent: Davenport Central, Davenport West, and North Scott

 

Jill Spengler

Jill Spengler

jmspengler@eicc.edu
563-441-4137


Advises High School Concurrent: Bettendorf and Pleasant Valley

Networking Academy: Locations

Clinton Career Advancement Center

Clinton Career Advancement Center

1210 11th Ave. S.
Clinton, IA 52732
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DeWitt Career Advancement Center

DeWitt Career Advancement Center

817 E Industrial Street
DeWitt, Iowa 52742
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Muscatine Career Advancement Center

Muscatine Career Advancement Center

152 Colorado St.
Muscatine, IA 52761
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