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
Application Course
Select one PC Application course (3 credits). Recommend courses are listed below:
| CIS 118 | Introduction to PC Applications | 3 |
| CIS 155 | PC Spreadsheet Concepts: Excel | 3 |
| CIS 202 | Automated Project Management: MS Project | 3 |
| CIS 218 | Advanced PC Applications | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Core Requirements
| CNG 120 | A+ Certification Preparation | 4 |
| CNG 124 | Networking I: Network + | 3 |
| CNG 132 | Network Security Fundamentals | 3 |
| CNG 133 | Firewalls/Network Security | 3 |
| CNG 201 | Linux Configuration: (OS) | 3 |
| CNG 212 | Configuring Windows Server | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 20 |
Note: Students who have completed CNG 121 & CNG 122 may apply credits earned toward the CNG 120 requirement. Additional credits earned will be applied as electives.
Network Technologies Electives
Select a minimum of 12 credits from below. Credits over 12 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 203 | Advanced 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: | 12-14 |
Electives
The remaining 10 credits may be taken from any combination of CIS, CNG, CSC, and/or CWB courses to fulfill remaining degree requirements. CNG courses are recommended.
General Education Courses
Written Communication
Select one course (3 credits) from below:
| ENG 131 | Technical Writing I | 3 |
| ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 122 | English Composition II | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Mathematics
Select 3-5 credits of Mathematics (MAT 121 or higher GT-MA1). Recommended courses are below.
| MAT 121 | College Algebra | 4 |
| MAT 135 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3-5 |
Note: Students desiring professional advancement in the field of Computer Programming should consider taking MAT 201: Calculus I or higher (5 credits) to satisfy general education requirements in mathematics.
General Studies
Select three courses (9 credits) from the Approved Elective List. Recommended categories and courses include ANY Business & Information Technology, or courses in Ethics, Communication and Management as listed below. Please Note: CIS and CSC coursework cannot be used to satisfy general education requirements in this program.
Ethics
Communication
| COM 125 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COM 220 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COM 209 | Intrapersonal Communication | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Management
| MAN 216 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| MAN 226 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MAN 241 | Project Management in Organizations | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Required General Education Courses
Total Credit Hours: 60-62