Network Technologies
This AAS degree pathway is designed to prepare students for positions in network administration and infrastructure. 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 will also be prepared for careers installing, configuring and troubleshooting networking hardware such as wireless equipment, switches and routers. Students will be exposed to equipment from multiple networking vendors and will be prepared for multiple industry certifications such as the core Microsoft Certified Professional examinations or the CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ or the CISCO CCNA certifications.
Requirements
Students are strongly advised to meet with the Program Director before starting this degree pathway to obtain advisement and proper sequencing of courses.
Required Courses
| CIS 118 | Introduction to PC Applications | 3 |
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| CNG 120 | A+ Certification Preparation | 4 |
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| CNG 121 | Computer Technician I: A+ | 4 |
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| CIS 223 | Linux | 3 |
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| CNG 201 | Linux Configuration: (OS) | 3 |
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| CNG 124 | Networking I: Network + | 3 |
| CNG 132 | Network Security Fundamentals | 3 |
| CNG 211 | Windows Configuration | 3 |
| CNG 212 | Configuring Windows Server | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 23 |
Select 15 credits from below
Select a minimum of 15 credits from below. Credits over 15 will reduce the remaining electives needed to fulfill degree requirements.
| CNG 125 | Networking II: Network + | 3 |
| CNG 129 | Wireless LAN Fundamentals | 3 |
| CNG 202 | Unix/Linux Server Administration | 3 |
| CNG 213 | Administering Windows Server | 4 |
| CNG 214 | Adv Windows Server Admin | 4 |
| CNG 215 | Windows Automation | 3 |
| CNG 230 | Fast Track CCNA 1 and 2 | 5 |
| CNG 231 | Fast Track CCNA 3 and 4 | 5 |
| CNG 232 | Managing LAN Switches | 3 |
| CNG 233 | Routers and Routing Protocols | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Electives
Students must select 3-4 credits from CNG courses. The remaining 3-4 credits may be selected from any CIS, CNG, CSC, and/or CWB courses to fulfill remaining degree requirements.
Required General Education Courses
Arts and Humanities
Select one course (3 credits) from the Approved General Education Electives List for the AAS degree.
English
Select one course (3 credits) from below:
| ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 122 | English Composition II | 3 |
| ENG 131 | Technical Writing I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Mathematics
| MAT 121 | College Algebra | 4 |
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| Total Credit Hours: | 3-4 |
Natural and Physical Sciences
Select one course (3 credits) from the Approved General Education Electives List for the AAS degree.
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Select one course (3 credits) from the Approved General Education Electives List for the AAS degree.
Required General Education Courses
Total Credit Hours: 60-61
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