Networking & Virtualization Associate of Applied Science
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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.
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What You Will Learn
Upon completion of the program you will be able to:
1. Demonstrate foundation skills in PC hardware, client operating system (OS), networking, security, and scripting
2. Administer networked OS servers
3. Exhibit basic office application skills
4. Demonstrate business skills such as technical writing, documentation, communications, statistics, ethics, and business management
5. Compile a portfolio of work from technical courses
6. Prepare for industry certifications
7. Apply cybersecurity skills in areas such as firewalls, auditing, disaster recovery, forensics, penetration testing, and enterprise security
8. Demonstrate basic and advanced skills in virtualized and cloud environments
9. Utilize networking skills with switches, routers, firewalls, wireless, and VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol)
10. Demonstrate comprehension of enterprise level network administration and scalability
First Semester
| CIS 1018 | Introduction to PC Applications | 3 |
| CNG 1020 | A+ Certification Preparation | 4 |
| CNG 1024 | Networking I: Network + | 3 |
| CNG 1032 | Network Security Fundamentals | 3 |
| MATH | College Algebra (MAT 1340) or Higher | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Second Semester
Third Semester
| CSC 1019 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | CNG 2030/2002 | 5 |
| ELECTIVE | CNG 2013 if selecting CNG 2002 above | 0* |
| ELECTIVE | CNG 2040/2002/2013 | 3 |
| ENGLISH | Composition I/II (ENG 1021/22) or Technical Writing (ENG 1031) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Semester Note: Complete 8-10 credits from CNG electives this semester. The
Westminster campus offers
CNG 2030 and CNG 2040. The
Larimer campus offers
CNG 2030,
CNG 2040,
CNG 2002 and
CNG 2013. Select electives based on interest area of Linux, Windows and/or Virtualization pathways.
Fourth Semester
| ELECTIVE | CNG 2031/2003 | 5 |
| ELECTIVE | CNG 2014 if selecting CNG 2003 above | 0* |
| ELECTIVE | CNG 2043/2041/2003/2014 | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | CNG 1036/2015 if selecting CNG 2043 above | 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 2014 as your final elective. You will not need to
complete the
elective listed as
CNG 1036, CNG 2015 or CNG 2043.
Total Credit Hours: 60
Important Program Notes:
To fulfill Networking and Virtualization AAS degree requirements, you must complete a minimum of 19 Networking and Visualization AAS degree elective credits.
Networking and Visualization AAS Degree electives: CNG 1036, CNG 2002, CNG 2003, CNG 2013, CNG 2014, CNG 2015, CNG 2030, CNG 2031, CNG 2040, CNG 2041, or CNG 2043.
*To complete this degree with 60 credits, you must take CNG 2030, CNG 2031, and three of the following three-credit Networking and Virtualization AAS Degree electives: CNG 1036, CNG 2002, CNG 2003, CNG 2015, CNG 2040, CNG 2041, or CNG 2043. You can complete this degree with 61 credits by taking CNG 2013, CNG 2014, and four of the three-credit courses listed above. You can complete this degree with 62 credits by completing all seven of the three-credit courses listed above or completing CNG 2030, CNG 2031, CNG 2013, CNG 2014, and one of the three-credit courses listed above. Please work with your advisor to select courses available at your preferred campus location and that best fit your educational needs.
You must complete a minimum of 60 credits to complete this degree. If receiving financial aid, you should only take courses and credits as required for this degree. Check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.