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 |
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