IT/Networking Career Academy
The Networking for Systems and Security academy provides students with fundamental
skills in planning, installing, and maintaining organizations’ computer networks.
Students will learn to troubleshoot both hardware and software, analyze problems,
provide support for users, and monitor network resources. Students completing the
Networking for Systems and Security academy will have the knowledge to earn industry-recognized
certifications, such as CCENT, CompTIA’s A+ and CompTIA’s Network +, and MTA’s Operating
System, and Server Certifications.
Muscatine Community College
- For Academic Year 2021- 2022, this academy will be offered at: Muscatine Community
College Campus - 12:50 - 2:50 p.m. daily.
- Participating High Schools include: Muscatine, Wilton, West Liberty Columbus Junction,
Louisa Muscatine and Durant High Schools.
Networking for Systems & Security Certificate and Diploma
Term 1 - Fall, Junior or Senior Year of High School, 8 credits
- NET:167 Computer Systems and Troubleshooting, 4 credit
- NET:303 Windows Workstation Operating Systems1, 3 credits
- NET:679 TCP/IP Subnetting, 3 credits
Term 2 - Spring, Junior or Senior Year of High School, 9 credits
- NET:159 CISCO Packet Tracer, 1 credits
- NET:785 Fundamentals of Desktop Support, 3 credits
- NET:198 Networking I, 5 credits
Networking for Systems & Security Cert. (17 Credits)
Term 3 - Fall, Senior Year of High School, 8 credits
- NET:298 Networking II2, 5 credits
- NET:313 Windows Server or NET:305 Introduction to Network Operating Systems, 3 credits
Term 4 - Spring, Senior Year of High School, 9 credits
- ENG:105 Composition I, 3 credits
- NET:420 Introduction to Linux OS, 3 credits
- NET:280 Copper, Fiber, and Wireless Connectivity3, 3 credits
Networking for Systems & Security Diploma (34 Credits)
1 Upon Completion of this course students will sit for the MTA 98-349 Widows Operating
System Fundamentals Cert Exam
2 Upon Completion of this course students can sit for the CCENT Certification Exam
3 Upon Completion of this course students can sit for the Certified Wireless Technology
Specialist (CWTS) Cert Exam
Careers in Information Technology
Now more than ever, computers and technology play a key role in our lives. From powering
business and industry to keeping families close, we depend on computers for nearly
every aspect of our day-to-day routines. Of course, trained Information Technology
professionals are the ones who help make it all possible.
Whether you want to specialize in programming, cybersecurity, networking, web development, gaming, or augmented and virtual reality, we have a program that will launch you into a successful career. Choose from programs in:
For more information, contact our high school team.
Questions? Call toll-free 1-888-336-3907, email eiccinfo@eicc.edu or contact the college nearest you and ask to speak to an advisor.
- Clinton Community College, 563-244-7000
- Muscatine Community College, 563-288-6000
- Scott Community College, 563-441-4000
It is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in
its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin,
sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual
or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6
and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and
2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational
Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C.
§ 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et
seq.). If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy,
please contact Debora J. Sullivan, Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Equity Coordinator,
Eastern Iowa Community College District, 101 West Third Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801,
563-336-3487, djsullivan@eicc.edu or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights,
U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1475,
Chicago, Illinois 60661-7204, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.