Networking Specialist - Associate of Applied Science Degree

The Computer Information Systems Networking Specialist degree program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare a graduate for entry-level employment as networking specialist. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain and upgrade present knowledge and skills. Completion of the program of study leads to an Associate of Applied Technology degree in Computer Information Systems with specialization as a networking specialist.

Length of Program
A minimum of 102 credit hours is required for graduation A full time student can expect to complete the program in 6 - 8 quarters.

Employment Opportunities
A graduate of this program may find employment as networking specialist or in related employment.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Age: Applicant must be 16 years or older.
Education: A high school diploma/GED is required.
Program Acceptance/Placement: Applicant must achieve program ready or provisional scores on the ASSET placement test (or submit acceptable SAT/ACT scores.) Applicants who do not attain the minimum scores may take refresher/remedial instruction in order to meet admissions requirements.

CURRICULUM

Course # Course Title Credit Hrs

General Core Courses
ENG 191 Composition and Rhetoric I 5
SPC 191 Fundamentals of Speech 5
OR
ENG 195 Technical Communications 5
ENG 193 Composition and Rhetoric II 5
OR
HUM 191 Introduction to Humanities 5
PSY 191 Introductory Psychology 5
MAT 191 College Algebra 5
XXX xxx General Core Elective 5

Occupational Courses
SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers 3
CIS 103 Operating Systems Concepts 6
CIS 105 Program Design and Development 5
CIS 106 Computer Concepts 5
CIS 1140 Networking Fundamentals 6
CIS 122 Microcomputer Installation & Maintenance 7
AND
(Completion of one of the following courses is required.)
CIS 157 Introduction to Visual BASIC Programming 7
CIS 260 Introduction to Fourth Generation Languages 7
AND
CIS xxx Approved Networking electives 9

One of the following groups of specialty courses must be completed:
(Prepares NS for Microsoft Windows 2000 Certification)
CIS 2149 Implementing Microsoft Windows Professional 6
CIS 2150 Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 6
CIS 2153 Implementing MS Win Networking Infrastructure 6
CIS 2154 Implementing MS Win Network Directory Services 6

(Prepares NS for Cisco Certification)
CIS 2321 Introduction to LAN and WAN 6
CIS 2322 Introduction to WANs and Routing 6
CIS 276 Advanced Routers and Switches 6
CIS 277 WAN Design 6