Computer Networking Technology
Associate of Applied Science Degree
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The Associate of Applied Science Degree provides students with practical and relevant skills in the field of Computer Networking and Information Technology. In addition to obtaining an Associate of Applied Science Degree, the program provides a foundation for students to further achieve industry certifications such as CompTIA Network+ and CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate). Students completing this program will be able to demonstrate knowledge of computer software, computer hardware, network operating systems, networking device configuration, and network administration. Students entering this program should have a good foundation in math and reading, as well as basic familiarity with Microsoft Windows and internet browsers. Students may be advised to take additional courses to prepare them for the degree program.
Students may complete deficiencies concurrently with the beginning courses in the program. Students not meeting a course prerequisite must have instructor permission to enroll.
General Education Courses
Introduction to Business |
3 |
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Introduction to PC Applications |
3 |
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Computer Literacy |
(3) |
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Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
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Technical Writing I |
3 |
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Career Math |
3 |
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or |
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Financial Mathematics |
(3) |
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15 |
Other Course Requirements
Introduction to Operating Systems |
3 |
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PC Spreadsheet Concepts |
3 |
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Automated Project Management: MS Project |
3 |
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Management of Information Systems |
3 |
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Introduction to Networking |
3 |
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and |
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Introduction to TCP/IP |
3 |
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or |
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Cisco Network Associate I |
(5) |
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Problem Solving with (Software Package) |
3 |
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Complete Web Authoring |
3 |
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Electives |
Choose nine (9) hours from the list below |
9 |
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33-35 |
Electives
Choose nine (9) hours from any courses within the disciplines of BUS, CIS, CNG, CSC, CWB, MAN, MAR, MGD except CIS 118, CNG 101, CSC 105, and MGD 104.
CCNA
Cisco Network Associate II |
5 |
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Cisco Network Associate III |
5 |
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Cisco Network Associate IV |
5 |
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15 |
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Total Credit Hours for CCNA Emphasis |
63-65 |
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Network+
Linux |
3 |
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Local Area Networks |
3 |
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Wide Area Networks |
3 |
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Network Analysis & Design |
3 |
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Technology Foundations for E-Commerce |
3 |
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15 |
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Total Credit Hours for Network+ Emphasis |
63-65 |
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Certificates
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The Computer Networking Technology certificate provides students with practical and relevant skills in the field of Computer Networking and Information Technology. The Certificate program provides a foundation for students to further achieve industry certifications such as CompTIA Network+ and CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate). Students completing this program will be able to demonstrate knowledge of computer software, computer hardware, network operating systems, networking device configuration, and network administration. Students entering this program should have a good foundation in math and reading, as well as basic familiarity with Microsoft Windows and internet browsers. Students may be advised to take additional courses to prepare them for the degree program.
Students may complete deficiencies concurrently with the beginning courses in the program. Students not meeting a course prerequisite must have the instructor permission to enroll.
CCNA
Introduction to PC Applications |
3 |
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Computer Literacy |
(3) |
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Introduction to Operating Systems |
3 |
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PC Spreadsheets Concepts |
3 |
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Cisco Network Associate I |
5 |
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Cisco Network Associate II |
5 |
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Cisco Network Associate III |
5 |
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Cisco Network Associate IV |
5 |
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Complete Web Authoring |
3 |
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Total Credit Hours |
32 |
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Cisco Certified Network Associate
This certificate program prepares students to design, build, and maintain networks capable of supporting national and global organizations. Course work covers a complete range of basic through advanced networking concepts from pulling cable to such complex concepts as subnet masking rules and strategies. Methods of learning are varied with interactive on-line lessons, texts, movies, and extensive hands-on applications. Upon successful completion, the program graduate is qualified to take the Cisco Networking Associate Certification examination.
Students may complete deficiencies concurrently with the beginning courses in the program. Students not meeting a course prerequisite must have instructor permission to enroll.
Cisco Network Associate I |
5 |
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Cisco Network Associate II |
5 |
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Cisco Network Associate III |
5 |
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Cisco Network Associate IV |
5 |
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Total Credit Hours |
20 |
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Cyber Security
Pending State Approval
The Cyber Security certificate provides students with practical and relevant skills in the field of cyber security, information technology, and computer networking. This certificate provides a foundation for students to achieve industry certifications such as CompTIA® Network+ and (ISC)2® CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional). Students completing the certificate will be able to demonstrate knowledge of computer software, hardware, and cyber security risks. The Cyber Security certificate provides students foundation knowledge of cyber security threats, as well as procedures to mitigate computer and network security risks. This certificate also includes strategies and techniques to manage access control, telecommunications and network security, information security governance and risk management, software development security, cryptography, security architecture and design, operations security, business continuity and disaster recovery planning, legal, regulations, investigations and compliance, and physical security. Students entering this certificate program should have a good foundation in math and reading, as well as basic familiarity with Microsoft Windows and internet browsers. Students may be advised to take additional courses to prepare them for the certificate program. Students not meeting a course prerequisite must have instructor permission to enroll.
Linux |
3 |
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Introduction to Networking |
3 |
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Local Area Networks |
3 |
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Introduction to TCP/IP |
3 |
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Principles of Information Security |
3 |
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Total Credit Hours |
15 |
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Network+
Introduction to PC Applications |
3 |
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Computer Literacy |
(3) |
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Introduction to Operating Systems |
3 |
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PC Spreadsheets Concepts |
3 |
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Linux |
3 |
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Introduction to Networking |
3 |
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Local Area Networks |
3 |
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Wide Area Networks |
3 |
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Introduction to TCP/IP |
3 |
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Complete Web Authoring |
3 |
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Technology Foundations for E-Commerce |
3 |
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Total Credit Hours |
30 |
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