Option 2: Information Technology Degree – Network Administration
Program Overview
The 60 credit-hour technical curriculum prepares students for various positions in the field of information technology/computer networking.
This sequenced degree plan is one of two options that students may pursue to earn the Information Technology Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree. While there are multiple specializations, this particular degree can be awarded only once.
Program Requirements
Plan of Study Grid | First Semester |
|---|
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| 1 | 3 |
| NET 105 | Information Technology Fundamentals | 3 |
| NET 111 | A+ Hardware | 3 |
| NET 112 | A+ Operating Systems Technologies | 3 |
| | Hours | 15 |
| Second Semester |
|---|
| CAS 160 | Introduction to Business Software Packages | 3 |
| ENG 102 | Composition II 2 | 3 |
| NET 121 | Computer Networking | 3 |
| NET 201 | Service Desk and Service Management | 3 |
WEB 110
| Internet Fundamentals
or Web Foundations | 3 |
| | Hours | 15 |
| Third Semester |
|---|
| CIS 106 | Computer Logic and Programming Technology | 3 |
| NET 240 | Linux Server Administration | 3 |
| NET 260 | Windows Server Administration | 3 |
| 3 |
| SPE 101 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication 2 | 3 |
| | Hours | 15 |
| Fourth Semester |
|---|
| NET 270 | Cisco Networking | 3 |
| NET 280 | Cybersecurity Fundamentals | 3 |
| NET 290 | Cloud Computing | 3 |
| 3 |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology + | 3 |
| | Hours | 15 |
| | Total Hours | 60 |
Network Administration Electives
Students must take six credit hours selected from:
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| CIS 101 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| CIS 137 | Computer Internship I | 3 |
| CIS 143 | Introduction to Database Systems | 3 |
| CIS 211 | IT Project Management | 3 |
| CIS 220 | Topics in Computer Information Systems | 1-6 |
| FYS 101 | First Year Seminar | 1-3 |
| MGT 111 | Introduction to Business Organization | 3 |
| NET 122 | Internet Protocols | 3 |
