Computer Networking Technology

Associate of Applied Science Degree
Recommended basic skills standards are
• AAA 090
• ENG 090
• MAT 090
• REA 090

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

BUS 115  Introduction to Business    3
COM 125 Interpersonal Communication    3
CIS 118  Introduction to PC Applications    3
or    
CSC 105 Computer Literacy   (3)
ENG 131 Technical Writing I    3
MAT 107  Career Math    3
or    
MAT 112 Financial Mathematics  (3)
    15

Other Course Requirements

CIS 124 Introduction to Operating Systems    3
CIS 155 PC Spreadsheet Concepts: Excel    3
CIS 202 Automated Project Management   3 
CIS 267  Management Information Systems    3
CNG 101  Introduction to Networking   3
and    
CNG 104 Introduction to TCP/IP   3 
or    
CNG 260 Cisco Network Associate I (5)
CSC 120 Problem Solving with (Software Package)   3
CWB 110 Complete Web Authoring   3
Electives Choose nine (9) hours from list below   9
    32-33

Electives
Choose 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.

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

CNG 261 Cisco Network Associate II   5
CNG 262  Cisco Network Associate III    5
CNG 263 Cisco Network Associate IV   5
    15
  Total Credit Hours for CCNA Emphasis 62-64

Network+

CIS 223 Linux   3
CNG 102 Local Area Networks   3
CNG 103 Wide Area Networks   3
CNG 108  Network Analysis and Design   3
CWB 221 Technology Foundations for E-Commerce   3
    15
  Total Credit Hours for Network+ Emphasis  62-64

Certificates

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.

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

CIS 118 Introduction to PC Applications   3
or    
CSC 105  Computer Literacy (3)
CIS 124 Introduction to Operating Systems    3
CIS 155 PC Spreadsheets Concept: Excel    3
CNG 260 Cisco Network Associate I   5
CNG 261 Cisco Network Associate II    5
CNG 262 Cisco Network Associate III   5
CNG 263 Cisco Network Associate IV   5
CWB 110 Complete Web Authoring   3
  Total Credit Hours  32

Network+

CIS 118 Introduction to PC Applications   3
or    
CSC 105 Computer Literacy  (3)
CIS 124 Introduction to Operating Systems   3
CIS 155  PC Spreadsheets Concept: Excel    3
CIS 223 Linux   3
CNG 101  Introduction to Networking   3
CNG 102 Local Area Networks    3
CNG 103 Wide Area Networks   3
CNG 104  Introduction to TCP/IP    3
CWB 110  Complete Web Authoring   3
CWB 221  Technology Foundations for E-Commerce   3
  Total Credit Hours 30