I am currently attending an online college. I am taking there Associate of Arts in Information Technology/Networking. I have NO networking experience. I currently work for a large manufacturing company as a laborer. My company offers a very nice tuition reimbursement package that I am taking advantage of. However, I need advise. What should I be taking? Is the course I?m taking a waste of time? Will it be recognized? If so, what other certifications would you recommend that I get? Am I even on the right track?
This is the course description for the degree I?m working on;
Associates of Arts degree with specializations in business, accounting, information technology, criminal justice, health care administration, human services management, communication, psychology, and paraprofessional education. The Associate of Arts curriculum provides a foundation and overview within the academic disciplines of communication arts, social sciences, mathematics, life sciences, and the humanities. Instruction focuses on the development of student skills in writing, critical thinking, and information utilization, as well as foundational competencies in the selected discipline. The completion of an Associate of Arts degree represents an important milestone for many students as they pursue their educational goals.
The Associate of Arts in Information Technology/Networking degree program offers a functional overview of information systems and the analysis, design and security of modern computer networks. Concentration courses emphasize Local Area Networks, Wireless Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, and network security. In this degree program, students will be able to simulate network administration tasks through remote access to real hardware and software commonly used in the IT industry.
I would love any feedback that I can get. Thank you!