Metro Technology Centers

Computer Repair & Networking Technology (Adult)

OSU-OKC
OSU-OKM

Program Description

Receive hands-on training in the repair, maintenance, security, configuration and networking of computer systems, networking and computer security for a variety of industry needs. Students may prepare for the IC³, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) and/or Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) certifications depending on the program(s) taken. By taking additional elective courses, students may prepare for the CompTIA Linux+, CompTIA Server+, CompTIA Security+ and/or Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certifications.
The program is available as a 12-month daytime program that meets Monday through Friday or as an evening program that meets Monday through Thursday, 4:00-10:00 p.m. Adults may attend half-day or full-day.

The following programs are available:

Computer Repair Technology prepares students for computer repair technician.

Networking Technology prepares students for network technician and network specialist.

InterNetworking Technology prepares students for internetworking associate.

Program Availability:

Day or Evening

Full or Part-Time

Classes and Enrollment are available all year (12 months).

Open Enrollment—As long as a seat is available you may start anytime.

Programs are between 5 and 8 months in length for full time students.

The day program meets Monday – Friday, 7:40am - 2:15pm.

The Evening program meets Monday – Thursday, 4:00pm – 10:00pm.

Instructors
Day - Greg Porter
Evening - Candice Lambert

Program Courses

Computer Repair Technology

CIT 1000 Professional Development I
CIT 1040 Key Applications (Microsoft Office)
CRT 1000 Computing Fundamentals
CIT 1050 Lining Online
CRT 1010 Managing and Troubleshooting PCs
Electives: Additional courses to be taken if student advances through the curriculum at a faster rate; total program length not to exceed 600 hours.
WBL 1000 Job Shadowing
WBL 1010 Internship
WBL 1020 Projects
CRN 1100 Advanced Server Hardware (CompTIA Server+)
CRN 1120 Security Awareness

InterNetworking Technology

Prerequisite: Computer Repair Technology Program or
CompTIA A+ certificaton or comparable experience.
CRN 2000 Professional Development II
INT 2000 InterNetworking Basics (CCNA I)
INT 2010 Routers and Routing Basics (CCNA 2)
INT 2020 Switching Basics and Intermediate Routing
(CCNA 3)
INT 2030 WAN Technologies (CCNA 4)
Electives: Additional courses to be taken if student advances through the curriculum at a faster rate; total program length not to exceed 800 hrs.
WBL 2000 Job Shadowing
WBL 2010 Internship
WBL 2020 Projects
CRN 1100 Advanced Server Hardware (CompTIA Server+)

Networking Technology

Prerequisite: Computer Repair Technology Program or
CompTIA A+ certificaton or comparable experience.
CRN 2000 Professional Development II
NET 2000 Networking Fundamentals (Network+)
NET 2010 Networking I - Client
NET 2020 Networking II - Server
Electives: Additional courses to be taken if student advances through the curriculum at a faster rate; total program length not to exceed 700 hrs.
WBL 2000 Job Shadowing
WBL 2010 Internship
WBL 2020 Projects
NET 2100 Networking III - MCSA Elective
CRN 1100 Advanced Server Hardware (CompTIA Server+)
NET 2030 Fundamentals of Security (CompTIA Security+)

Salary Range

Entry Level $8.00 - $14.00
With Experience $15.00 - $29.00/hour

Career Opportunities

Computer repair technician

Network support technician

Network specialist

InterNetworking associate

LAN technician

Network administrator

Helpful Attributes and Abilities

Reading, language and math skills at the 10th grade level or above

Good eyesight, including eye-hand coordination and color perception

Good manual dexterity

Good organizational and critical thinking skills

Detail oriented

Strong interpersonal skills

Commitment to a continual learning process

College Credit

OSU-OKC
OSU-Olkmulgee

Program Length

Computer Repair Technology 600 hours
Networking 700 hrs.
InterNetworking 800 hrs.

Schedule
Full- or half-day scheduling available
Day or evening programs available
12 months, evenings M-Th, 4:00-10:00 p.m.

Who Can Enroll

Adults

Location

Springlake Campus
Information Technology Center
1800 Springlake Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73111

Financial Aid

Available for those who qualify

Student Organization

SkillsUSA

Certificates Available
IC³, CompTIA A+, Comp TIA Network+, Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

With additional elective courses: CompTIA Linux+, CompTIA Server+, CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)

Metro Tech Accreditations

Oklahoma Board of Career and Technology Education (OBCTE)
North Central Association-Commission on Accreditation & School Improvement (NCA-CASI)

A Gold Star School Quality Award Winner

A Gold Star School
Quality Award Winner