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Nov 21, 2024
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2023-2024 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Network Administration Concentration, Information Systems Technology, A.A.S.
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The Network Administration concentration provides students with necessary skills for careers as network technicians and engineers. Courses concentrate in areas of building, maintaining and troubleshooting computer networks; configuring switches and routers; and securing and protecting networks and data from attacks. The curriculum includes preparation for A+. Network+, Security+, and CCNA certifications. This A.A.S. program is a career degree, preparing students for the workforce after graduation. However, students can opt to transfer to a four-year program rather than start a career, but should confer with advisors and transferring institutions for specific requirements.
Program Student Learning Outcomes:
- The student will demonstrate the ability to navigate, install, configure, and troubleshoot various operating systems and applications.
- The student will demonstrate problem-solving skills in building, repairing and upgrading various types of devices.
- The student will demonstrate the ability to configure both wired and wireless networks.
- The student will demonstrate the ability to configure Cisco network equipment.
- The student will demonstrate advanced networking features.
Program Pathway
| First Year Fall |
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First Year Spring |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
| ENG 112 |
Technical Writing |
3 |
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CSC 109 |
UNIX/Linux Operating System |
3 |
| MAT 114 |
Introduction to Applied Algebra |
3 |
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Gen Ed |
Arts/Humanities |
3 |
| CSC 102 |
Introduction to Information Technology |
3 |
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Restricted Elective |
Choose from the list |
3 |
| IST 108 |
Microsoft Operating System |
3 |
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IST 151 |
PC Tech: Operating Systems |
3 |
| IST 150 |
PC Tech: Repair/Troubleshooting |
3 |
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IST 154 |
Networking Basics |
3 |
| TOTAL |
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15 |
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TOTAL |
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15 |
| Second Year Fall |
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Second Year Spring |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
| Gen Ed |
Diversity |
3 |
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Gen Ed |
Biological/Physical Science; 3-4 credits |
3 |
| IST 155 |
Networking I |
4 |
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Gen Ed |
Behavioral/Social Sciences |
3 |
| IST 156 |
Networking II |
4 |
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Restricted Elective |
Choose from the list |
3 |
| IST 261 |
Server Management I |
3 |
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IST 264 |
Server Management II |
3 |
| STU 106 |
Professionalism in the Workplace |
1 |
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Restricted Elective |
Choose from the list; 2-3 credits |
3 |
| TOTAL |
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15 |
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TOTAL |
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15 |
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General Education Requirements (18-19 Credits)
Behavioral/Social Sciences
Biological/Physical Science
English
*A minimum grade of “C” or better is required for ENG-112
Program Requirements (33 Credits)
Restricted Electives (8-9 Credits)
Select Restricted Elective credits from the following list:
Degree Requirement (60 Credits)
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