Network Administration

This AAS degree pathway is designed to prepare students for positions in network administration.   This pathway introduces students to the concepts of installing, configuring, and managing multiple operating systems and provides students with the knowledge and skills to configure, administer and secure data, users, and services using multiple servers.  Students completing this training will be prepared for multiple industry certifications such as the core Microsoft Certified Professional examinations. 

Requirements

Students are strongly advised to meet with the program director before starting this degree pathway. 

Required Courses

CIS 118	Introduction to PC Applications	3
CIS 223	Linux	3
CNG 132	Network Security Fundamentals	3
CNG 211	Windows Configuration	3
CNG 212	Configuring Windows Server	4
Total Credit Hours:		16

CNG 201 Linux Configuration may substitute for CIS 223 Linux.  CIS 128 may be applied as an elective for this award. Westminster students may substitute CIS 128 for CIS 223 by obtaining a signed course substitution form. Please see program director for details.

 

Additional Required Courses

Select 6 credits from below:

CNG 124	Networking I: Network +	3
	and
CNG 125	Networking II: Network +	3
	or
CNG 101	Networking Fundamentals	3
	and
	3 credits of CNG electives	3

Select 8 credits from below:

CNG 121	Computer Technician I: A+	4
	and
CNG 122	Computer Technician II: A+	4
	or
CNG 120	A+ Certification Preparation	4
	and
	4 credits of CNG electives	4

Select 14 credits from below:

	9 credits of any CNG courses
	and
	5 credits from any CIS, CNG, CSC or CWB courses
Total Credit Hours:		28

Required General Education Courses

ENG 121	English Composition I	3
	or
ENG 131	Technical Writing I	3
MAT 121	College Algebra	4
	Arts and Humanities Elective	3
	Natural and Physical Sciences Elective	3
	Social and Behavioral Science Elective	3
Total Credit Hours:		16

Arts and Humanities, Natural & Physical Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences Electives: Electives must be selected from the Approved General Education Electives List for the AAS degree.

Total Credit Hours: 60