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Program Description
Networking Specialist associate degree program is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing. Program graduates are to be competent in the general areas of humanities or fine arts, social or behavioral sciences, and natural sciences or mathematics, as well as in the technical areas of computer terminology and concepts, program design and development, and computer networking. Program graduates are qualified for employment as networking specialists.
Program Length
A minimum of 102 credit hours is required for graduation.
A full time student can expect to complete requirements in 6 quarters
Salary Range
$18,000 to $55,000
Career Opportunities
Graduates are eligible for employment for the areas of PC repair, network support, network manager, network administrator, and software specialist.
Career Traits/ Requirements
A person pursuing a Networking Specialist Degree should show initiative, be willing to continue education as technology advances, be interested in computer application software, be organized, have the ability to multi-task, display a professional appearance, possess a strong work ethic, and have a desire to work in the office environment.
Program Courses
General Education |
30 |
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Area I - English/Humanities/Fine Arts |
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ENG 1101 |
Composition & Rhetoric |
5 |
HUM 1101 |
Introduction to Humanities |
5 |
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ENG 2130 |
American Literature |
5 |
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Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences |
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SPC 1101 |
Public Speaking |
5 |
PSY 1101 |
Introduction to Psychology |
5 |
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Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics |
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MAT 1101 |
College Algebra |
5 |
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General Education Elective |
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SOC 1101 |
Introduction to Sociology |
5 |
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OR |
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ECO 1101 |
Principles of Economics |
5 |
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Occupational Education |
32 |
SCT 100 |
Introduction to Microcomputers |
3 |
CIS 103 |
Operating Systems Concepts |
6 |
CIS 105 |
Program Design & Development |
5 |
CIS 106 |
Computer Concepts |
5 |
CIS 122 |
Microcomputer Installation & Maintenance |
7 |
CIS 1140 or
CIS 2321 |
Networking Fundamentals
Introduction to LAN and WAN |
6 |
Electives |
16 |
CIS xxx |
Language Electives (CIS 124 or CIS 157) |
7 |
CIS xxx |
Networking Electives |
9 |
Complete one of the following specializations |
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Microsoft Windows Networking Specialist (WIN3) |
24 |
CIS 2149 |
Implement Microsoft Windows Professional |
6 |
CIS 2150 |
Implement Microsoft Windows Server |
6 |
CIS 2153 |
Implement Microsoft Windows Net Infrastructure |
6 |
CIS XXX |
Microsoft MCSA elective (CIS 2154 or CIS 2160) |
6 |
Cisco Networking Specialist (CIK3) |
24 |
CIS 2321 |
Introduction to LAN and WAN
If taken as occupational course will need 6 hours of electives
(CIS 2149, CIS 2321, CIS 2150, CIS 2153, CIS 2154 or CIS 2160) |
6 |
CIS 2322 |
Introduction to WANs and Routing |
6 |
CIS 276 |
Advanced Routers and Switches |
6 |
CIS 277 |
WAN Design |
6 |
Total Required Credits for Graduation |
102 |
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