Network and Systems Administration, Associate of Applied Science

Students who successfully complete all Network and Systems Administration, Associate of Applied Science degree requirements 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.

Program Course Requirements

See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree. For information on the advised sequence of program courses, see the Network and Systems Administration, Associate of Applied Science Program Map.

Computation

MTH 095Intermediate Algebra

4

MTH 095 (or higher) satisfies the Computation requirement.

Communication

WR 121English Composition

3

Human Relations

CS 225IT Career Skills

4

Core Courses

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 and WE 202 CWE Seminar.

Total Credit Hours: 92