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

ENG 101CompositionSUN courseThis course may be offered online

3

ENG 102English CompositionSUN courseThis course may be offered online

3

Mathematics 3-4 credits

MAT 142College MathematicsSUN courseThis course may be offered online

3

or higher (3-4 credits)

Liberal Arts 6 credits

PSY 101Introduction to PsychologySUN courseThis course may be offered online

3

Liberal arts

3

Technology Literacy 3 credits

CIS 120Introduction to Information SystemsSUN courseThis course may be offered online

3

CORE CURRICULUM 48 CREDITS

CIS 128Linux Operating SystemThis course may be offered online

4

CIS 140Introduction to Operating SystemsThis course may be offered onlineThis course has laboratory or studio fees

3

CIS 150Essentials of NetworkingThis course may be offered onlineThis course has laboratory or studio fees

3

CIS 160Introduction to Information SecurityThis course may be offered onlineThis course has laboratory or studio fees

4

CIS 161Network SecurityThis course may be offered online

4

CIS 179Applied Technical WritingThis course may be offered online

3

CIS 229Linux System AdministrationThis course may be offered online

4

CIS 236Microsoft Workstation Operating SystemsThis course may be offered online

4

CIS 245Microsoft Server and Active Directory

4

CIS 260Service and Maintenance of Personal Computers

4

CIS 262Network Support and Troubleshooting

4

CIS 270Systems AnalysisThis course may be offered online

4

CIS 294Field Experience in Computer Information Systems

3

TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 66-67 CREDITS