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.
REQUIREMENTS
Related Instruction Requirements: 11
See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree.
Program Requirements: 85
First Year
Fall Term
MTH 095 (or higher) satisfies the Computation related instruction requirement.
Winter Term
| CIS 125 | Intro to Software Applications | 3 |
| CIS 152 | Routing & Switching Essentials | 4 |
| CIS 195 | Web Development I | 4 |
| CS 161 | Intro Computer Sci I (Java) | 4 |
Spring Term
WR 121 satisfies the Communications related instruction requirement.
Second Year
Fall Term
Winter Term
| CS 240A | Microsoft Windows Server Admin I | 4 |
| CS 244 | Systems Analysis & Proj Mgmt | 4 |
| CS 275 | Database Systems: SQL & Oracle | 4 |
| CS 284 | Computer Security/ Information Assurance | 4 |
Spring Term
Students need to take a minimum of 3 credits of CS 280 Cooperative Work Experience (CWE).
CS 225 satisfies the Human Relations related instruction requirement.
Total Credit Hours: 96