School of Adult

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• School of Adult Continuing Education

Information Technology Degrees and Certification
Programs
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Main Contacts

• Rosanne Visalli, IT Certification Coordinator
• Kim Wilhjelm, IT Certification Consultant
• www.Barry.EDU/IT
• www.Barry.EDU/ITCERT
• 954-217-3010 or 866-83 BARRY

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Agenda

• Overview of Barry University
• Degree Programs
• IT Certifications and Careers
• Questions
• Next Steps

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• Independent coeducational Catholic institution of
  higher education
• Founded in 1940
• Sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Adrian,
  Michigan
• Governed by an independent, self-perpetuating
  Board of Trustees

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• Accredited by the Commission of Colleges of the
  Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
  (SACS)
• Awards bachelors, masters, specialist, and
  doctoral degrees

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Ten Schools, One University

• Arts and Sciences
• Adult Continuing Education (ACE)
• Business
• Education
• Graduate and Medical Sciences
• Human Performance Leisure Sci.
• Law
• Natural and Health Science
• Nursing
• Social Work

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School of Adult andContinuing Education

• PURPOSE Provide adult students with
  undergraduate, graduate, and non-credit programs
  which recognize educational needs of adult
  learners and promotes lifelong learning.
• Offers undergraduate life experience credit.

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School of Adult andContinuing Education

• Spring Fall Semesters
• (Each have two nine week sessions AB)
• Classes meet once a week.
• Summer Semester - 5 weeks
• Classes meet twice a week.
• Evening and weekend classes.
• Professional Advisors
• Qualified and Certified Faculty

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Degree Requirements
Distribution.......45 credits Major
Prerequisites...3 credits Major.....
30-45 credits Major Core.30
credits Specialization or .....15
credits Optional Portfolio..up to 30
credits Electives...variable Minimum
total requirements - 120 credits 48 credits must
be in upper level division classes
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Degree Requirements120 credits (min. of 48 upper
level)
Distribution(45 Credits)existing college
creditsand prerequisite courses apply here
Major Credits(45 - 30 core 15 specialization)
Electives(variable credits)professional
licenses portfolio credits apply here
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Distribution Requirements
Distribution Courses (45credits) Philosophy and
Theology 9 credits Written and Oral
Communication 9 credits Mathematics and Natural
Sciences 9 credits Behavioral and Social
Sciences 9 credits Humanities and Arts 9
credits
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Writing Placement Evaluation

• Place into
• ENG212
• ENG329
• Must satisfy ENG Requirements in Distribution

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Portfolio

• Goal Statement and 4 Sections
• Experiential Learning Resume
• L.A.W.
• Professional Autobiography
• Documentation
• Note You can select the portfolio option
  instead of an IT specialization.

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Bachelor of Science In Information Technology

• Information Systems Administration
• Network and Systems Engineering (A,
  Network, MCSA, MCSE, CCNA, Linux)
• Web Applications and Software Development
• Telecommunications

Includes Certification Programs
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Major Core Courses
Core Courses (30 credits) IT 190 Microcomputer
Basics IT 200 Foundations of Information
Technology IT 310 Telecommunications Computer
Networks IT 320 IT Security IT 338 Web Design,
Authoring and Publishing CS 372 Software
Engineering CS 426 Databases IT 305 Computer
Hardware OR NSE 305 Advanced PC Hardware and
Networking IT 400 IT Project Management IT
499 Integrated Capstone Project NSE
specialization student MUST take NSE 305
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Information SystemsAdministration Specialization

• Specialization (15 credits)
• IT 403 Customer Service Information Systems
• IT 450 Administrative Information Systems
• ADM 303 Administrative Theory and Practice
• ADM 320 Planning, Budgeting and Finance
• 3 Credits of CS, IT or NSE upper-level electives

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Web Applications and Software Development
Specialization

• Specialization (15 credits)
• CS 301 Computer Programming
• CS 407 Database Programming and Administration
• CS 438 Web Programming and Administration
• CS 340 Java Programming for the Web
• 3-Credit CS, IT or NSE upper-level elective

Only offered on Miami Shores Campus
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Telecommunication Specialization

• Specialization (15 credits)
• IT 351 Voice Digital Communications
• IT 451 Wireless and Mobile Computing
• IT 402 Adv. Topics in Signaling Systems
• IT 440 International Telecommunications
• 3-Credit CS, IT or NSE upper-level elective

Only offered on Miami Shores Campus
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MCSA / MCSE Certification

• Barry University is Microsoft IT Academy
• Uses Microsoft Official Curriculum
• Uses Certified Instructors

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CompTIA A, Network and Linux Certification

• Barry University is CompTIA Partner
• Uses CompTIA Approved Curriculum
• Uses Certified Instructors

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Network and Systems Engineering Specialization

• Specialization (15 credits)
• NSE 210 Network Administration
• NSE 310 Network Operating System I
• NSE 320 Network Operating System II
• NSE 405 Managing a Microsoft Network
• Approved 3-credit upper level NSE elective
• Current List of Approved NSE electives
• NSE 330 Working with Cisco LAN Hardware (CCNA)
• NSE 415 Network Operating System IV (Linux)
• NSE 425 Advanced Directory Services (MCSE)
• NSE 445 Advanced Network Services (MCSE)

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2000 / 2003 ServerTimeline

• May 2003 Server 2003 Released
• Fall Term 2003 Continue teaching Server 2000
• Spring Term 2004 Last Offering of Server 2000
• Summer Term 2004 Begin offering upgrade class
  for Server 2000-2003
• Fall 2004 Server 2003 classes begin

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MCSA Certification Path
One Client Operating System Exam Required Exam
70270, Installing, Configuring,and
Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional
NSE 210

Two Networking System Exams Required Exam70-215,
Installing, Configuring, and Administering
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server and Exam 70-218,
Managing a Microsoft Microsoft Windows 2000
Network Environment
NSE 310
NSE 405

One Elective Exam Required Exam 70216
Implementing and Administering a Microsoft
Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure OR
NSE 320
IT 190
Pass CompTIA A Certification and Network
Certification
IT 310
NSE 305
It is highly recommended that degree seeking
students complete NSE 210 before sitting for
CompTIA exams and NSE 320 before sitting for
Microsoft Exam 70-218
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MCSE Certification Path
2000/2003 Transition
NSE 210
Pass Exam 70270, Installing, Configuring, and
Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Pass Exam 70-215, Installing, Configuring, and
Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
NSE 310

Pass Exam 70-216, Implementing and
Administeringa Windows 2000 Network
Infrastructure and Exam 70-217, Implementing and
Administering a Windows 2000 Directory Services
Infrastructure and Exam 70-218, Managing a
Microsoft Microsoft Windows 2000 Network
Environment
NSE 320
NSE 405

Pass Exam 70-219, Designing a Windows 2000
Directory Services Infrastructure
NSE 425

Pass an Elective Exam
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A Certification

• Sponsored by CompTIA
• Certification for Hardware Technician
• DOS/Windows Concepts
• Networking
• Installations
• Diagnosis Repair

2 EXAMS Core Hardware 220-221 OS
Technologies 220-222
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Network Certification

• Sponsored by CompTIA
• Certification for Network Administrators
• Non Vendor Specific
• NT, Novell, Unix, Linux
• Network Equipment
• Cabling Installs

1 EXAM N10-002
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Linux Certification

• Sponsored by CompTIA
• Certification for Network Administrators
• Validates technical competency and provides a
  broad awareness of Linux operating systems.
• Covers installation, operation, administration
  and troubleshooting services.

1 EXAM XK0-001
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CISCO CCNACertified Computer Network Associate

• OSI TCP/IP
• How Routers work
• Setup Routers
• Configure IOS
• How Switches work
• CISCO Routers Switches

1 Exam 640-607 Exam number
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Additional Sources of Credit

• Military Training
• Licensure / Certification Credit
• CLEP (College Level Examination Program)
• See Assessment of Prior Learning Fact Book

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Benefits of Choosing Barry University for IT
Certification Programs

• Serving Florida for over 60 years
• Professors with Masters or Doctorate Degrees
• Certified Instructors
• Financing Options Available
• Practice Testing
• Testing Center

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Tuition Fees

• Tuition
• Undergraduate Credit Hours 320 960/course
• Graduate Credit Hours 610 1830/course
• Fees
• Application Fee 30
• Technology Courses have an Academic Program Fee
  of 50 and Networking Specialization Courses
  have an Academic Program Fee that ranges from
  300 to 500 per course.

Books for NSE classes are included in Program
Fee and are distributed in class.
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Next Steps

• Complete an Application Form
• Complete Financial Aid Forms
• Request Official Transcripts from other
  institutions attended
• Meet with an Advisor
• Register for classes
• Portfolio Dates
• Begin Summer Classes
• Begin Fall Classes

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Thank you for choosingBarry University
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TERM SCHEDULE IT190 (A) NSE305 (A/N) IT 310
(Network) NSE 210 (MCSA / MCSE) NSE 310 (MCSA /
MCSE) NSE 330 (Cisco CCNA)