Information Technology - Network Technician (AAS) A25590T
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.
Coursework 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
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
| CIS 115 | Intro to Prog & Logic |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| CCT 250 | Network Vulnerabilities I |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| 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 |
| CTS 220 | Adv Hard/Software Support |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| NET 125 | Introduction to Networks |
1
|
4
| 3 |
| NET 126 | Switching and Routing |
1
|
4
| 3 |
| NET 225 | Enterprise Networking |
1
|
4
| 3 |
| NOS 110 | Operating Systems Concepts |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| NOS 120 | Linux/UNIX Single User |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| NOS 230 | Windows Admin I |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| SEC 110 | Security Concepts |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| SEC 160 | Secure Admin I |
2
|
2
| 3 |
Major Electives: Select 3 Hours
Total Major Hours: 52
General Education Courses
Communications
Humanities/Fine Arts
Social/Behavioral Sciences
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Natural Sciences/Mathematics: Select One
Total General Education Hours: 15-16
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 67-68
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 |
| | Natural Sciences/Mathematics Course* |
2-3
|
2
| 3-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
10-11
|
14
| 16-17 |
Spring Semester
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| NET 125 | Introduction to Networks |
1
|
4
| 3 |
| NOS 120 | Linux/UNIX Single User |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| SEC 110 | Security Concepts |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
11
|
8
| 15 |
Summer Term
| COM 120 | Intro Interpersonal Com |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| HUM 115 | Critical Thinking |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
6
|
0
| 6 |
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester
| CTS 115 | Info Systems Business Concepts |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| CTS 217 | Computer Train/Support |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| CTS 220 | Adv Hard/Software Support |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| NET 126 | Switching and Routing |
1
|
4
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
8
|
9
| 12 |
Spring Semester
| CCT 250 | Network Vulnerabilities I |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| CIS 115 | Intro to Prog & Logic |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| NET 225 | Enterprise Networking |
1
|
4
| 3 |
| NOS 230 | Windows Admin I |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| SEC 160 | Secure Admin I |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | Major Elective* |
0-1
|
6-12
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
9-10
|
19-25
| 18 |
*See "Course and Hour Requirements"
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 67-68
| Degree | College Transfer |
Yes
|
No
|