Network Technology - Associate of Applied Science (Major Code - NWT)
The Network Technology Associate of Applied Science degree provides students with the knowledge and skills for immediate employment in the field of computer networking. Major areas of study include network fundamentals, Linux, network security, Active Directory, and network troubleshooting.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:
- Diagnose and remedy many of the common causes of network failure in current network operating systems.
- Demonstrate the ability to interconnect multiple networks and servers using current network operating systems.
- Install additional PC workstations by using current network technologies and by properly configuring network hardware, software, and user accounts.
- Determine with reasonable accuracy whether network user problems arise from the workstation, network cabling, network configuration, or network application; and take steps to correct the problems.
- Demonstrate proficiency with a variety of networking technologies including, but not limited to, network routing, Linux, and Microsoft.
Degree Map
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 18-19 CREDITS
Composition 6 credits
Mathematics 3-4 credits
MAT 142 | College Mathematics![SUN course](/Institutions/Cochise-College/images/sun_icon.png) ![This course may be offered online](/Institutions/Cochise-College/images/mouse.png) | 3 |
| or higher (3-4 credits) | |
Liberal Arts 6 credits
PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology![SUN course](/Institutions/Cochise-College/images/sun_icon.png) ![This course may be offered online](/Institutions/Cochise-College/images/mouse.png) | 3 |
| Liberal arts | 3 |
Technology Literacy 3 credits
CIS 120 | Introduction to Information Systems![SUN course](/Institutions/Cochise-College/images/sun_icon.png) ![This course may be offered online](/Institutions/Cochise-College/images/mouse.png) | 3 |
CORE CURRICULUM 48 CREDITS
CIS 128 | Linux Operating System![This course may be offered online](/Institutions/Cochise-College/images/mouse.png) | 4 |
CIS 140 | Introduction to Operating Systems![This course may be offered online](/Institutions/Cochise-College/images/mouse.png) ![This course has laboratory or studio fees](/Institutions/Cochise-College/images/lab.png) | 3 |
CIS 150 | Essentials of Networking![This course may be offered online](/Institutions/Cochise-College/images/mouse.png) ![This course has laboratory or studio fees](/Institutions/Cochise-College/images/lab.png) | 3 |
CIS 160 | Introduction to Information Security![This course may be offered online](/Institutions/Cochise-College/images/mouse.png) ![This course has laboratory or studio fees](/Institutions/Cochise-College/images/lab.png) | 4 |
CIS 161 | Network Security![This course may be offered online](/Institutions/Cochise-College/images/mouse.png) | 4 |
CIS 179 | Applied Technical Writing![This course may be offered online](/Institutions/Cochise-College/images/mouse.png) | 3 |
CIS 229 | Linux System Administration![This course may be offered online](/Institutions/Cochise-College/images/mouse.png) | 4 |
CIS 236 | Microsoft Workstation Operating Systems![This course may be offered online](/Institutions/Cochise-College/images/mouse.png) | 4 |
CIS 245 | Microsoft Server and Active Directory | 4 |
CIS 260 | Service and Maintenance of Personal Computers | 4 |
CIS 262 | Network Support and Troubleshooting | 4 |
CIS 270 | Systems Analysis![This course may be offered online](/Institutions/Cochise-College/images/mouse.png) | 4 |
CIS 294 | Field Experience in Computer Information Systems | 3 |
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 66-67 CREDITS