Oct 31, 2024  
2024-2025 Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Catalog

Computer Networking Technology, AAS


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Additional information available on the Computer Networking Department website.

Recommended basic skills courses are

  • College Readiness in English
  • College Readiness for Algebra 

The Associate of Applied Science Degree provides students with practical and relevant skills in the field of Computer Networking Technology. In addition to obtaining an Associate of Applied Science Degree, the program provides a foundation for students to further achieve industry certifications such as CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, EC-Council’s CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) and Cisco Network Certification. Students completing this program will be able to demonstrate knowledge of computer software, computer hardware, network operating systems, networking device configuration, network administration, network security risks, cyber security threats and countermeasures specialized hardware and software defenses, and forensic analysis. Students entering this program should have a good foundation in math and reading, as well as basic familiarity with Microsoft Windows and internet browsers. Students may be advised to take additional courses to prepare them for the degree program.

Students may complete deficiencies concurrently with the beginning courses in the program. Students not meeting a course prerequisite must have instructor permission to enroll.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Computer Networking Technology degree program, students should be able to:

  • Analyze, design, install, configure, document, and troubleshoot network & system hardware and operating systems
  • Identify risks, assess threats, and develop effective countermeasures aimed at protecting computer assets and data
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, using proper computer system & networking terminology
  • Apply basic scripting for automation
  • Utilization multiple operating systems both in the cloud and with on-premise hardware

Cisco Certified Network Associate


Total Credit Hours: 16


Electives


Choose three (3) hours from any courses within the disciplines of BUS, CIS, CNG, CSC, CWB, DAT.

Total Credit Hours: 44


Total Credit Hours: 60


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