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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. 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.
Learn more about this program.
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 |
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 |
Third Semester
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
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.