Network and System Administration, A.A.S.
Entry Time
Fall
Award
Associate of Applied Science degree
2 years (4 terms)
Network and system administrators work in a fast-paced and challenging area of technology that designs, builds, integrates, maintains and secures local area networks. They design and support server systems and related software, as well as provide end-user support for all LAN-based applications.
Network Administration students will specialize in LAN and WAN infrastructure including wireless, desktop systems and protocol suites.
In addition to training for the specialization, this program also focuses on communication skills, professionalism, critical thinking and problem solving, teamwork and life-long learning that are essential for success in the workplace and in life.
The program strives to be vendor neutral to give the graduate the greatest breadth of preparation. In addition to the degree and with additional study, coursework should prepare the student for some of the following industry credentials:
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Microsoft Certified Solution Associate
- CompTIA Linux+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate
- Microsoft Certified Professional
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert
- VMware Certified Professional
Career Opportunities
- Entry Level:
- network technician
- systems technician
- cloud technician
- network operations technician
- Some Experience:
- network administrator/analyst
- systems administrator/analyst
- cloud administrator
- network operations administrator
Degree Requirements
| Term 1 | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| NET-130 | Computer Concepts 1 | 3 |
| NET-165 | Network Plus 1 | 3 |
| CIS-207 | Fundamentals of Web Program 1 | 3 |
| CIS-121 | Intro to Programming Logic 1 | 3 |
| MAT-102 | Intermediate Algebra | 4 |
| Term Totals: | 16 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| NET-235 | CCNA Cisco 1 1 | 3 |
| NET-630 | Ethics in Info Tech 1 | 3 |
| NET-650 | Cloud Infrastructure 1 | 3 |
| NET-168 | Admin Windows Server 1 | 3 |
| ENG-105 | Composition I | 3 |
| Term Totals: | 15 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| NET-236 | CCNA Cisco 2 1 | 3 |
| NET-600 | Network Security Basics 1 | 3 |
| NET-176 | Admin Red Hat Server 1 | 3 |
| NET-616 | VMware VCP 1 | 3 |
| MKT-180 | Customer Service Strategies | 1 |
| Communication Course | 3 | |
| Term Totals: | 16 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| NET-619 | Network Attacks 1 | 3 |
| NET-844 | Network/Systems Capstone 1 | 3 |
| Humanities or History/Culture Course | 3 | |
| NET-237 | CCNA Cisco 3 1 | 3 |
| MGT-145 or PSY-111 | Human Relations in Management or Intro to Psychology | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 1 | |
| Employability Skills | ||
| Project Management Basics | ||
| Project: Info Solutions | ||
| Term Totals: | 16 | |
| Program Totals: | 63 | |
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Minimum grade of C- for graduation