Network Administration Concentration, Information Systems Technology, A.A.S.

The Network Administration concentration is designed for students who plan to enter the field of information technology. Major areas of study include network fundamentals, design, management, troubleshooting, and operating systems. Students who plan to transfer to a four-year program should identify an intended transfer institution as early as possible and complete appropriate courses. Students should always consult with advisors and transferring institutions for specific requirements as these are subject to change.

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Program Pathway

First Year Fall			First Year Spring
Course Number	Course Name	Credits	Course Number	Course Name	Credits
ENG 101	English Composition (ELL 101 is an approved substitution for ENG 101)	3	Gen Ed	English	3
Gen Ed	Mathematics	3	CSC 109	UNIX/Linux Operating System	3
CSC 102	Introduction to Information Technology	3	Gen Ed	Arts/Humanities	3
IST 108	Microsoft Operating System	3	IST 151	PC Tech: Operating Systems	3
IST 150	PC Tech: Repair/Troubleshooting	3	IST 154	Networking Basics	3
TOTAL		15	TOTAL		15
Second Year Fall			Second Year Spring
Course Number	Course Name	Credits	Course Number	Course Name	Credits
Gen Ed	Biological/Physical Science; 3 - 4 credits	3	Gen Ed	Diversity	3
IST 155	Networking I	4	Gen Ed	Behavioral/Social Sciences	3
IST 156	Networking II	4	Restricted Elective	Choose from the list	3
Restricted Elective	Choose from the list	3	IST 261	Server Management I	3
STU-106	Professionalism in the Workplace	1	Restricted Elective	Choose from the list	3
TOTAL		15	TOTAL		15

*Students who intend to take IST 264 as a Restricted Elective in the Spring must take IST 261 in the Fall semester

General Education Requirements (21-22 Credits)

Arts/Humanities

Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Arts/Humanities category (3 Credits)

Behavioral/Social Sciences

Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Behavioral/Social Sciences category (3 Credits)

Biological/Physical Science

Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Biological/Physical Science category (3-4 Credits)

Diversity

Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Diversity category (3 Credits)

English

*A minimum grade of “C” or better is required for ENG-101 and ELL-101

ENG 101 - English Composition (3 Credits)
(ELL 101 English Composition for English Language Learners is an approved substitution for ENG 101)
Select another course from the approved General Education course list in the English category (3 Credits)

Mathematics

Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Mathematics category (3 Credits)

Program Requirements (30 Credits)

CSC 102 - Introduction to Information Technology (3 Credits)
CSC 109 - UNIX/Linux Operating System (3 Credits)
IST 108 - Microsoft Operating System (3 Credits)
IST 150 - PC Tech: Repair and Troubleshooting (3 Credits)
IST 151 - PC Tech: Operating Systems (3 Credits)
IST 154 - Networking Basics (3 Credits)
IST 155 - Networking I (4 Credits)
IST 156 - Networking II (4 Credits)
IST 261 - Server Management I (3 Credits)
STU 106 - Professionalism in the Workplace (1 Credit)

Restricted Electives (9 Credits)

Select Restricted Elective credits from the following list:

CYB 131 - Scripting Fundamentals (3 Credits)
CYB 210 - Ethics in the Information Age (3 Credits)
CYB 240 - Ethical Hacking Fundamentals (3 Credits)
CYB 246 - Introduction to Cloud Computing (3 Credits)
IST 107 - Database Management (3 Credits)
IST 160 - Introduction to Security Fundamentals (3 Credits)
IST 173 - Database Fundamentals (3 Credits)
IST 264 - Server Management II (3 Credits)
IST 269 - Internship I (1-3 Credits)

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