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

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The career program in network administration 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	3	ENG 112	Technical Writing	3
Gen Ed	Mathematics	3	IST 109	UNIX/Linux Operating System	3
IST 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 and 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	IST 253	TCP/IP	3
IST 160	Introduction to Security Fundamentals	3	IST 261	Server Management I	3
Elective	Choose in consultation with an advisor	1	Restricted Elective	Choose from the list	3
TOTAL		15	TOTAL		15

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

ENG 101 - English Composition
(3 Credits)
ENG 112 - Technical Writing I
(3 Credits)

Mathematics

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

Program Requirements (35 Credits)

IST 102 - Introduction to Information Technology (3 Credits)
IST 108 - Microsoft Operating System (3 Credits)
IST 109 - UNIX/Linux 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 160 - Introduction to Security Fundamentals (3 Credits)
IST 253 - TCP/IP (3 Credits)
IST 261 - Server Management I (3 Credits)

Restricted Electives (3 credits)

Select one course 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)
IST 107 - Database Management (3 Credits)
IST 173 - Database Fundamentals (3 Credits)
IST 254 - Network Design and Defense (3 Credits)
IST 269 - Internship I (3 Credits)

Free Elective (1 Credit)

Take one additional credit to satisfy the 60 credit degree requirement, if needed. Please select elective credit in consultation with an advisor.

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