Networking & Virtualization Associate of Applied Science

My Academic Plan

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your degree 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.

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. Cloud and virtualization cover the technical skills required to install, configure and/or manage cloud infrastructure. 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+, CompTIA Cloud+, and CompTIA Cloud Essentials, or the CISCO CCNA certifications. Some careers may require a Bachelor's degree. Although some courses may transfer, this AAS degree program is designed for students to enter the workforce.

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First Semester

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	MAT 121 or Higher	3
Total Credit Hours:		16

Semester Note: Upon completion of CNG 120, CNG 124, and CNG 132, you should apply for the Networking Basics Certificate.

Second Semester

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

Semester Note: Upon completion of CNG 120, CNG 124, CNG 132, CNG 212, and CNG 125, you should apply for the Network Technician Certificate.

Third Semester

CSC 119	Introduction to Programming	3
ELECTIVE	CNG 230/202	3
ELECTIVE	CNG 213 if selecting CNG 202 above	4
ELECTIVE	CNG 240/202/213	3
ENGLISH	ENG 131/121/122	3
Total Credit Hours:		14

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

ELECTIVE	CNG 231/203	3
ELECTIVE	CNG 214 if selecting CNG 203 above	4
ELECTIVE	CNG 241/203/214	3
ELECTIVE	CNG 136/215/243	3
GEN EDU	Any Approved Elective Course	3
Total Credit Hours:		14

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 124, CNG 132, CNG 230, CNG 125, CNG 133, and CNG 231, you should apply for the Network Infrastructure Certificate.

Upon completion of CNG 201, CSC 119, CNG 202, and CNG 203, you should apply for the LINUX Server Administration Certificate.

Total Credit Hours: 60

Important Program Notes:

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.