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Degree Plans - Computer Information Technology (Networking Security Awards) - Network Administration AAS (Archived)

COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -- NETWORK ADMINSTRATION

Eastfield (see above) only

(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)

  • Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
  • Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.

Degree Plan Code: AAS.CIT.NETWK.ADM.05

This applied associate in science degree will provide education and training for individuals interested in developing their knowledge and skills needed for working as an entry level network administrator. Upon completing this applied associate degree, students will be prepared to take the A+, Network+, Linux+, and Security+ certification exams.

Course(s) may be substituted for ITSC 1401, BCIS 1405, or COSC 1401 for those who demonstrate current computer literacy.

SEMESTER I

ITSC 1401 Introduction to Computers OR 4
COSC 1401 Microcomputer Concepts and Applications OR (4)
BCIS 1405 Business Computer Applications (4)
ITSC 2435 Application Problem Solving 4
ITSC 1405 Introduction to PC Operating Systems 4
ITNW 1421 Introduction to Networking 4
SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication OR 3
SPCH 1315 Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3)
19

SEMESTER II

ITSC 1425 Personal Computer Hardware 4
ITSC 1407 UNIX Operating System I 4
ITNW 1425 Fundamentals of Networking Technologies 4
ENGL 1301 Composition I 3
ITNW 2401 Administering Servers 4
19

SEMESTER III

ITNW 2421 Networking with TCP/IP 4
ITNW 1416 Network Administration 4
MATH 1314 College Algebra OR 3
MATH 2342 Introductory Statistics OR (3)
MATH 1324 Mathematics for Business and Economics (3)
ITSC 2437 UNIX Operating System II 4
15

SEMESTER IV

ITNW 1358 Network+ 3
ITSY 1442 Information Technology Security 4
ITNW 2435 Network Troubleshooting and Support 4
+Elective Social/Behavioral Science 3
ITNW 1280 Cooperative Education-Compuer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 2
HUMA 1301 Introduction to the Humanities 3
19
Minimum Hours Required 72

+Elective - must be selected from the DCCCD Core Curriculum for Social/Behavioral Science.

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.

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