Information Technology - Network Management (AAS) A25590N
The Information Technology (IT) curriculum with emphasis in Network Management prepares graduates for employment as designers, testers, support technicians, administrators, developers, or programmers with organizations that use computers to design, process, manage, and communicate information, depending on the technical path selected within this curriculum.
Course work includes development of a student's ability to communicate and solve technical issues related to information support and services, interactive media, network systems, programming and software development, and other emerging technologies based on the selected area of study.
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
| CTI 110 | Web, Pgm, & Db Foundation |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| CTI 120 | Network & Sec Foundation |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| CTS 115 | Info Systems Business Concepts |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| CTS 120 | Hardware/Software Support |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| CTS 217 | Computer Train/Support |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| NET 125 | Introduction to Networks |
1
|
4
| 3 |
| NET 126 | Routing Basics |
1
|
4
| 3 |
| NET 225 | Routing & Switching I |
1
|
4
| 3 |
| NET 226 | Routing & Switching II |
1
|
4
| 3 |
| NOS 110 | Operating Systems Concepts |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| NOS 120 | Linux/UNIX Single User |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| NOS 130 | Windows Single User |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| NOS 230 | Windows Admin I |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| SEC 110 | Security Concepts |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| WEB 287 | Web E-Portfolio |
1
|
2
| 2 |
Major Electives: Select 6 hours
Total Major Hours: 50
General Education Courses
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
Communications:
| COM 110 | Introduction to Communication |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | or | | | |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | | | | |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Humanities/Fine Arts: Select One
Social/Behavioral Sciences: Select One
| PSY 150 | General Psychology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Natural Sciences/Mathematics:
| MAT 121 | Algebra/Trigonometry I |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | (MAT 121 or higher) | | | |
Total General Education Hours: 16
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 66
Suggested Sequence of Courses
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
| CTI 110 | Web, Pgm, & Db Foundation |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| CTI 120 | Network & Sec Foundation |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| CTS 120 | Hardware/Software Support |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| NOS 110 | Operating Systems Concepts |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
8
|
12
| 13 |
Spring Semester
| NET 125 | Introduction to Networks |
1
|
4
| 3 |
| NOS 120 | Linux/UNIX Single User |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| NOS 130 | Windows Single User |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| SEC 110 | Security Concepts |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | Major Elective* |
0-2
|
2-20
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
7-9
|
12-30
| 15 |
Summer Term
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Natural Sciences/Mathematics Course* |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
5
|
2
| 6 |
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester
| CTS 115 | Info Systems Business Concepts |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| CTS 217 | Computer Train/Support |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| NET 126 | Routing Basics |
1
|
4
| 3 |
| NOS 230 | Windows Admin I |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | Social/Behavioral Sciences Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
11
|
8
| 15 |
Spring Semester
| NET 225 | Routing & Switching I |
1
|
4
| 3 |
| NET 226 | Routing & Switching II |
1
|
4
| 3 |
| WEB 287 | Web E-Portfolio |
1
|
2
| 2 |
| | Communications Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Major Elective* |
0-2
|
2-20
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
8-10
|
8-26
| 14 |
*See "Course and Hour Requirements"
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 66
| Degree | College Transfer |
Yes
|
No
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