The following program is for AAS Degree students interested in careers which require extensive knowledge of the local and wide area networks. Students receiving an AAS Degree in Networking and IT Security can create, install and maintain local area networks and are knowledgeable about the protocols and hardware used to transfer data across wide area networks. They learn to work within different network environments and use the latest networking technologies. This degree will prepare a student for multiple certifications including CompTIA A+, Network+ Security+, and CISCO CCNA (Cisco Certified Networking Associate), and CCNA CyberOps. This degree is not designed for students wishing to transfer to four-year institutions. Transfer-oriented students interested in working with computers should consult with a counselor.
Source: 2023-24 Catalog
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | 15-16 CR. HRS |
| ENG 101 English Composition | 3 |
| BCOM 102 Advanced Business and Technical Communications | 3 |
| CIS 120A Intro to Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| Choose One (1) Course From: BUS 126 Business Math MATH 109A College Algebra |
3-4 |
| Choose One (1) Course From: BUS 127 Human Relations COM 201 Oral Communications |
3 |
| BUSINESS CORE REQUIREMENTS | 3 CR. HRS. |
| Choose One (1) Course from: | 3 |
| BUS 121 Introduction to Business | |
| BUS 122 Principles of Management | |
| CAREER PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS | 44 CR. HRS. |
| BUS 290CI2 Cooperative Internship Program | 2 |
| CIS 104A Introduction to Networks (CISCO 1) | 4 |
| CIS 105A Switching, Routing and Wireless (CISCO 2) | 4 |
| CIS 109A Comp TIA A+Part A | 2 |
| CIS 142 Windows Client Administration | 3 |
| CIS 143A Windows Server Admin I | 3 |
| CIS 183 Networking Technologies | 3 |
| CIS 185 C Programming | 3 |
| CIS 202A IT Sec & Automation (CISCO 3) | 4 |
| CIS 204 CCNA Cybersecurity (CISCO 4) | 4 |
| CIS 209A Comp TIA A+Part B | 3 |
| CIS 275 Linux Operating System | 3 |
| CIS 283B Window Server Admin II | 3 |
| CIS 293A Network Security | 3 |
| TOTAL | 62-63 |
