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Network and Systems Administration, Associate of Applied Science

Students who successfully complete an Associate of Applied Science in Network and Systems Administration will be able to:

  • Analyze and program to solve computation problems using various program languages.
  • Design and utilize a database system using SQL.
  • Communicate and work effectively in a technical computer environment.
  • Solve business-related computer problems.
  • Obtain practical experience working in a business computer field.
  • Be prepared to take and pass the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam.
  • Solve problems with a group or team.
  • Demonstrate professional skills while dealing with people with technical problems and write directions they can follow.
  • Understand the principles of management.
  • Provide technical support for hardware, software, and networks.
  • Apply a basic system design in a business environment.

REQUIREMENTS

Related Instruction Requirements: 11

See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree.

Program Requirements: 85

First Year

Fall Term

CIS 151Introduction To Networks

4
CS 120Digital Literacy

3
CS 160Orientation to Computer Science

4
MTH 095Intermediate Algebra

4

MTH 095 (or higher) satisfies the Computation related instruction requirement.

Winter Term

CIS 125Intro to Software Applications

3
CIS 152Routing & Switching Essentials

4
CIS 195Web Development I

4
CS 161Intro Computer Sci I (Java)

4

Spring Term

CIS 153Scaling Networks

4
CS 133JProgramming in Javascript

4
CS 140UFundamentals Of Unix/Linux

4
CS 227HSystems Support: Hardware

4
WR 121English Composition

3

WR 121 satisfies the Communications related instruction requirement.

Second Year

Fall Term

CIS 154Connecting Networks

4
CS 140MOperating Systems: Microsoft

4
CS 279Network Management

4
WR 227Technical Writing

3

Winter Term

CS 240AMicrosoft Windows Server Admin I

4
CS 244Systems Analysis & Proj Mgmt

4
CS 275Database Systems: SQL & Oracle

4
CS 284Computer Security/ Information Assurance

4

Spring Term

CS 225IT Career Skills

4
CS 240BMicrosoft Windows Server Admin II

4
CS 280CWE Computer Systems

1 TO 12
CS 285Network Defense Security

4
WE 202CWE Seminar

1

Students need to take a minimum of 3 credits of CS 280 Cooperative Work Experience (CWE).

CS 225 satisfies the Human Relations related instruction requirement.

Total Credit Hours: 96