Information Technology - Network Technician Diploma (D25590T)

The Information Technology (IT) curriculum with emphasis in Network Technician prepares graduates for employment supporting network infrastructure environments with organizations that use computers to design, process, manage, communicate, and store information.

Course work includes the development of a student's ability to communicate and solve technical issues related to network infrastructure support and services. Students develop an ability to design, install, configure, and manage network infrastructure and network operating systems. Students will learn how to use technologies to provide reliable transmission and delivery of data, voice, image, and video communications in business, industry, and education.

Graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions with businesses, educational systems, and governmental agencies which rely on computer systems to manage information. The program will incorporate the competencies of industry-recognized certification exams.

Course and Hour Requirements

Major Courses

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
ACA 115Success and Study Skills
0
2

1

CTI 110Web, Pgm, & Db Foundation
2
2

3

CTI 120Network & Sec Foundation
2
2

3

CTS 115Info Systems Business Concepts
3
0

3

CTS 120Hardware/Software Support
2
3

3

NET 125Introduction to Networks
1
4

3

NET 126Routing Basics
1
4

3

NOS 110Operating Systems Concepts
2
3

3

NOS 120Linux/UNIX Single User
2
2

3

SEC 110Security Concepts
2
2

3

SEC 150Secure Communications
2
2

3

Total Major Hours: 31

General Education Courses

Communications:

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
ENG 111Writing and Inquiry
3
0

3

Social/Behavioral Sciences

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
SOC 210Introduction to Sociology
3
0

3

Total General Education Hours: 6

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 37

Suggested Sequence of Courses

FIRST YEAR

Fall Semester

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
ACA 115Success and Study Skills
0
2

1

CTI 110Web, Pgm, & Db Foundation
2
2

3

CTI 120Network & Sec Foundation
2
2

3

CTS 120Hardware/Software Support
2
3

3

NOS 110Operating Systems Concepts
2
3

3

Total Credit Hours:
8
12
13

Spring Semester

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
ENG 111Writing and Inquiry
3
0

3

NET 125Introduction to Networks
1
4

3

NOS 120Linux/UNIX Single User
2
2

3

SEC 110Security Concepts
2
2

3

SOC 210Introduction to Sociology
3
0

3

Total Credit Hours:
11
8
15

SECOND YEAR

Fall Semester

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
CTS 115Info Systems Business Concepts
3
0

3

NET 126Routing Basics
1
4

3

SEC 150Secure Communications
2
2

3

Total Credit Hours:
6
6
9

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 37

DegreeCollege Transfer
Yes
No