Network and Systems Administration, Associate of Applied Science

Students who successfully complete an Associate of Applied Science in Network and Systems Administration will be able to:

  • Analyze and program to solve computation problems using various program languages.
  • Design and utilize a database system using SQL.
  • Communicate and work effectively in a technical computer environment.
  • Solve business-related computer problems.
  • Obtain practical experience working in a business computer field.
  • Be prepared to take and pass the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam.
  • Solve problems with a group or team.
  • Demonstrate professional skills while dealing with people with technical problems and write directions they can follow.
  • Understand the principles of management.
  • Provide technical support for hardware, software, and networks.
  • Apply a basic system design in a business environment.
See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree.

RELATED INSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

Computation

MTH 095Intermediate Algebra

4

MTH 095 (or higher) satisfies the Computation related instruction requirement.

Communication

WR 121English Composition

3

Human Relations

CS 225IT Career Skills

4

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Required Courses

CIS 125Intro to Software Applications

3

CIS 151Introduction To Networks

4

CIS 152Routing & Switching Essentials

4

CIS 153Scaling Networks

4

CIS 154Connecting Networks

4

CIS 195Web Development I

4

CS 120Digital Literacy

3

CS 133JProgramming in Javascript

4

CS 140MOperating Systems: Microsoft

4

CS 140UFundamentals Of Unix/Linux

4

CS 160Orientation to Computer Science

4

CS 161Introduction to Computer Science I

4

CS 227HSystems Support: Hardware

4

CS 240AMicrosoft Windows Server Admin I

4

CS 240BMicrosoft Windows Server Admin II

4

CS 244Systems Analysis & Proj Mgmt

4

CS 275Database Systems

4

CS 279Network Management

4

CS 280CWE Computer Systems

1 TO 12

CS 284Computer Security/ Information Assurance

4

CS 285Network Defense Security

4

WE 202CWE Seminar

1

WR 227Technical Writing

3

Students must take a minimum of 3 credits combined of CS 280 Cooperative Work Experience (CWE) and WE 202 CWE Seminar.

Total Credit Hours: 95