Computer Network Specialist
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL The Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Networking is a recommended course of study for individuals interested in pursuing a career in network management. The degree is not designed to transfer to a four-year institution, although a majority of the classes are transferable. This program trains students in the installation and administration of network routers, switches, and related equipment. Students will be prepared to take the CISCO certification exam, resulting in the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification. The advanced networking classes prepare for the exam required for the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification. | General Education: | | Course # | Course Title | Credits | | WR 121 | English Composition | 3 | | SP 111 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 | | MATH 95 | Intermediate Algebra (or higher) | 4 | | CS 101 | Introduction to Personal Computers | | | OR CS 160 | Orientation to Programming | | | See Program Recommendation column. | | | Distribution Requirements | | *Arts and Letters or Social Science (Any) | 6 | | | Required Electives | | HPE 120 | First Aid | 2 | | CS 280 | Cooperative Work Experience | 2 | | | | TOTAL General Ed and Distribution Requirements | 20 | | | Program Recommendations | 74 | | (See next column for courses) | | | | TOTAL Credits: | 94 |
| Program Recommendations: Program classes are noted according to the quarter most often offered and shown in the recommended or necessary sequence. | | | SUMMER QUARTER | | Course # | Course Title | Credits | | NTWK 101 | Networking I | 4 | | CS 101 | Intro to Personal Computers | 4 | | OR CS 160 | Orientation to Programming | | | | FALL QUARTER | | NTWK 102 | Networking II | 4 | | CS 125 SS | Spreadsheet Applications | 4 | | | WINTER QUARTER | | CS 140 W | Op Environments: Windows/NT | 4 | | CS 125 A | Micro Database Software-Access | 4 | | NTWK 103 | Networking III | 4 | | | SPRING QUARTER | | OA 201 | Word Processing I | 3 | | NTWK 104 | Networking IV | 4 | | CS 133 CP | Intro to Programming C++ | 4 | | | SUMMER QUARTER | | NTWK 201 | Advanced Networks I | 4 | | | FALL QUARTER | | BA 101 | Introduction to Business | 4 | | BA 204 | Teamwork Dynamics | 3 | | NTWK 202 | Advanced Networks II | 4 | | | WINTER QUARTER | | CS 140 L | Operating Environments: Linux | 4 | | NTWK 203 | Advanced Networks III | 4 | | | SPRING QUARTER | | CS 204 L | Adv. Op Systems: Linux Systems | 4 | | CS 244 | System Analysis | 4 | | NTWK 204 | Advanced Networks IV | 4 | |
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