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Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a two-year AAS Degree in Networking & Virtualization and enter the workforce. Students explore network operating system management. This degree prepares students for positions in network administration and infrastructure, including installing, configuring and troubleshooting networking hardware such as wireless equipment, switches and routers. Students are introduced to the concepts of installing, configuring, and managing multiple operating systems, and will gain the knowledge and skills to configure, administer and secure data, users, and services using multiple servers. 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. Some careers may require a Bachelor's degree.
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Students explore cloud and network security management.
First Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| CIS 118 | Introduction to PC Applications | 3 |
| CNG 120 | A+ Certification Preparation | 4 |
| CNG 124 | Networking I: Network + | 3 |
| CNG 132 | Network Security Fundamentals | 3 |
| MATH | Any GT-MA1, MAT 121 or higher | 3-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16-17 |
Second Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| CNG 125 | Networking II: Network + | 3 |
| CNG 212 | Configuring Windows Server | 4 |
| CNG 133 | Firewalls/Network Security | 3 |
| CNG 142 | Intro to Cloud Computing Concepts | 3 |
| CNG 201 | Linux Configuration: (OS) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Third Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| CSC 119 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | CNG 230 or CNG 202 | 3-5 |
| ELECTIVE | CNG 213 if selecting CNG 202 above | 0-4 |
| ELECTIVE | CNG 240 or CNG 202 or CNG 213 | 3-4 |
| ENGLISH | ENG 131, ENG 121, or ENG 122 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14-16 |
Semester Note: Complete 8-10 credits from CNG electives this semester. The
Westminster campus offers
CNG 230 and CNG 240. The
Larimer campus offers
CNG 230,
CNG 240,
CNG 202 and
CNG 213. Select electives based on interest area of LINUX, Windows and/or Virtualization pathways.
Fourth Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| ELECTIVE | CNG 231 or CNG 203 | 3-5 |
| ELECTIVE | CNG 214 if selecting CNG 203 above | 0-4 |
| ELECTIVE | CNG 241 or CNG 203 or CNG 214 | 3-4 |
| ELECTIVE | CNG 136, CNG 215, or CNG 243 | 3 |
| GEN EDU | Any Approved Elective Course: __________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13-15 |
Semester Note: If you are pursuing the LINUX, Windows & Virtualization pathway, you
will complete CNG 214 as your final elective. You will not need to
complete the
elective listed as
CNG 136, CNG 215 or CNG 243.
Upon completion of
CNG 201,
CSC 119,
CNG 202, and
CNG 203, you
should apply for the LINUX Server Administration Certificate.
You
need 60 credits to complete the Networking and Virtualization Associate of Applied Science Degree. You
should not exceed 62 credits. You
may want to check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.