Network Administration Concentration, Information Systems Technology, A.A.S.
The Network Administration concentration provides students with necessary skills for careers as network technicians and engineers. Courses concentrate in areas of building, maintaining and troubleshooting computer networks; configuring switches and routers; and securing and protecting networks and data from attacks. The curriculum includes preparation for A+. Network+, and CCNA certifications. This A.A.S. program is a career degree, preparing students for the workforce after graduation. However, students can opt to transfer to a four-year program rather than start a career, but should confer with advisors and transferring institutions for specific requirements.
Program Outcomes:
- The student will demonstrate the ability to navigate, install, configure, and troubleshoot various operating systems and applications.
- The student will demonstrate problem-solving skills in building, repairing and upgrading various types of devices.
- The student will demonstrate the ability to configure both wired and wireless networks.
- The student will demonstrate the ability to configure Cisco network equipment.
- The student will demonstrate advanced networking features.
- View the Network Administration Fact Sheet for faculty contact information and additional program information.
Program Pathway
First Year Fall
Gen Ed-
| English | 3 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Mathematics | 3-4 credits |
| CSC-102 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 credits |
| IST-108 | Microsoft Operating System | 3 credits |
| IST-150 | PC Tech: Repair and Troubleshooting | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
First Year Spring
| CSC-109 | UNIX/Linux Operating System | 3 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Arts/Humanities | 3 credits |
Restricted Elective-
| Choose from the list | 3 credits |
| IST-151 | PC Tech: Operating Systems | 3 credits |
| IST-154 | Networking Basics | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Year Fall
Gen Ed-
| Diversity | 3 credits |
| IST-155 | Networking I | 4 credits |
| IST-156 | Networking II | 4 credits |
| IST-261 | Server Management I | 3 credits |
| STU-106 | Professionalism in the Workplace | 1 credit |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Year Spring
Gen Ed-
| Biological/Physical Science | 3-4 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Behavioral/Social Science | 3 credits |
Restricted Elective-
| Choose from the list | 3 credits |
| CYB-246 | Introduction to Cloud Computing | 3 credits |
Restricted Elective-
| Choose from the list | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
General Education Requirements (18-20 Credits)
Arts/Humanities
- Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Arts/Humanities category (3 Credits)
Behavioral/Social Sciences
Biological/Physical Science
Diversity
- Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Diversity category (3 Credits)
English
*A minimum grade of "C" or better is required for one course from the English category.
- Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the English category (3 Credits)
Mathematics
- Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Mathematics category (3-4 Credits)
Program Requirements (33 Credits)
Requirements List
| CSC-102 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 credits |
| CSC-109 | UNIX/Linux Operating System | 3 credits |
| CYB-246 | Introduction to Cloud Computing | 3 credits |
| IST-108 | Microsoft Operating System | 3 credits |
| IST-150 | PC Tech: Repair and Troubleshooting | 3 credits |
| IST-151 | PC Tech: Operating Systems | 3 credits |
| IST-154 | Networking Basics | 3 credits |
| IST-155 | Networking I | 4 credits |
| IST-156 | Networking II | 4 credits |
| IST-261 | Server Management I | 3 credits |
| STU-106 | Professionalism in the Workplace | 1 credit |
Restricted Electives (7-9 Credits)
Select Restricted Elective Credits from the Following List
| CSC-130 | Fundamentals of Programming Design | 3 credits |
| CYB-210 | Ethics in the Information Age | 3 credits |
| CYB-224 | Ethical Hacking Fundamentals | 3 credits |
| IST-160 | Introduction to Security Fundamentals | 3 credits |
| IST-166 | Computer Forensics I - Principles And Practices | 3 credits |
| IST-173 | Database Fundamentals | 3 credits |
| IST-255 | Networking III | 4 credits |
| IST-269 | Internship I | 1-3 credits |
| IST-276 | Network Forensics | 3 credits |
IST-160: Preparation for the Security+ certification.
Degree Requirement (60 Credits)