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** | 3 |
| or higher (3-4 credits) | |
Liberal Arts 6 credits
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology** | 3 |
| Liberal arts | 3 |
Technology Literacy 3 credits
| CIS 120 | Introduction to Information Systems** | 3 |
CORE CURRICULUM 48 CREDITS
| CIS 128 | Linux Operating System* | 4 |
| CIS 140 | Introduction to Operating Systems** | 3 |
| CIS 150 | Essentials of Networking** | 3 |
| CIS 160 | Introduction to Information Security** | 4 |
| CIS 161 | Network Security* | 4 |
| CIS 179 | Applied Technical Writing* | 3 |
| CIS 229 | Linux System Administration* | 4 |
| CIS 236 | Microsoft Workstation Operating Systems* | 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* | 4 |
| CIS 294 | Field Experience in Computer Information Systems | 3 |
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 66-67 CREDITS