Networking & Virtualization Associate of Applied Science

My Academic Plan

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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
MAT 1340 or higher	College Algebra (MAT 1340) or Higher	3
Total Credit Hours:		16

Semester Note: Upon completion of CNG 1020, CNG 1024, and CNG 1032, you should apply for the Networking Basics Certificate.

Second Semester

CNG 1025	Networking II: Network +	3
CNG 2012	Configuring Windows Server	4
CNG 1033	Firewalls/Network Security	3
CNG 1042	Intro to Cloud Computing	3
CNG 2001	Linux Configuration: (OS)	3
Total Credit Hours:		16

Semester Note: Upon completion of CNG 1020, CNG 1024, CNG 1032, CNG 2012, and CNG 1025, you should apply for the Network Technician Certificate.

Third Semester

CSC 1001 or CSC 1019	Principles of Computing (CSC 1001) or Introduction to Programming (CSC 1019)	3
ELECTIVE	Any Networking and Visualization AAS Degree Elective*	5
ELECTIVE	Any Networking and Visualization AAS Degree Elective*	3
ENG 1031 or ENG 1021 or ENG 1022	Technical Writing (ENG 1031) or English Composition I (ENG 1021) or English Composition II (ENG 1022)	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.

Fourth Semester

ELECTIVE	Any Networking and Visualization AAS Degree Elective*	5
ELECTIVE	Any Networking and Visualization AAS Degree Elective*	3
ELECTIVE	Any Networking and Visualization AAS Degree Elective*	3
GENERAL EDUCATION	Personal Finance (BUS 1016), Any Art (ART), Any Communication (COM), Any World Language Course (1001 or higher), or Any GT Pathways Course	3
Total Credit Hours:		14

Semester Note: Upon completion of CNG 1024, CNG 1032, CNG 2030, CNG 1025, CNG 1033, and CNG 2031, you should apply for the Network Infrastructure Certificate.

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.

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.