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

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+, 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.

View the Network Administration Fact Sheet.

Program Pathway

First Year Fall			First Year Spring
Course Number	Course Name	Credits	Course Number	Course Name	Credits
Gen Ed	English	3	CSC 109	UNIX/Linux Operating System	3
Gen Ed	Mathematics; 3-4 credits	3	Gen Ed	Arts/Humanities	3
CSC 102	Introduction to Information Technology	3	Restricted Elective	Choose from the list	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	Diversity	3	Gen Ed	Biological/Physical Science; 3-4 credits	3
IST 155	Networking I	4	Gen Ed	Behavioral/Social Sciences	3
IST 156	Networking II	4	Restricted Elective	Choose from the list	3
IST 261	Server Management I	3	CYB 246	Introduction to Cloud Computing	3
STU 106	Professionalism in the Workplace	1	Restricted Elective	Choose from the list	3
TOTAL		15	TOTAL		15

General Education Requirements (18-20 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 one course from the English category.

Select one 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 (3-4 Credits)

Program Requirements (33 Credits)

CSC 102 - Introduction to Information Technology (3 Credits)
CSC 109 - UNIX/Linux Operating System (3 Credits)
CYB 246 - Introduction to Cloud Computing (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 (7-9 Credits)

Select Restricted Elective credits from the following list:

CSC 130 - Fundamentals of Programming Design (3 Credits)
CYB 210 - Ethics in the Information Age (3 Credits)
CYB 224 - Ethical Hacking Fundamentals (3 Credits)
IST 160 - Introduction to Security Fundamentals (3 Credits) *(Preparation for the Security+ certification)
IST 166 - Computer Forensics I - Principles and Practices (3 Credits)
IST 173 - Database Fundamentals (3 Credits)
IST 255 - Networking III (4 Credits)
IST 269 - Internship I (1-3 Credits)
IST 276 - Network Forensics (3 Credits)

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