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Computer Technology - Networking Specialist
CIP Code: 110901
Program Type: Associate of Applied Science
Program Length: 71 Semester Credit Hours

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Program Description:
The core for this program provides a thorough background in PC computer hardware and operating systems, local networking and internet technologies. In addition, the course provides a background in analyzing business requirements and designing and implementing network infrastructure for business solutions. Implementation responsibilities include installing, configuring and troubleshooting network systems. The courses prepares the student for various certifications in CompTIA’s A+ , Network+, Server+ and Security+, Microsoft’s MOUS, MCP, and CISCO/MCSE.

Course Number Course Description
Lec./Lab/Total Cr. Hrs
CISX 1005 Introduction to Computers
1/2/3
CISX 1100 Installation & Troubleshooting Part I
1/2/3
CISX 1110 Installation & Troubleshooting Part II
1/2/3
  Elective
1/2/3
TCA – PC Support Technician
   
  Operating Systems Elective
2/2/4
CISX 1050 Software Applications
2/2/4
CISX 1001 Keyboarding
0/2/2
CISX 1400 Networking Technologies
2/2/4
CISX 2110 Introduction to Wide Area Networking
2/2/4
  Networking Elective
1/2/3
CTS – IT Network Apprentice
   
  Networking Electives
8/8/16
  Elective
1/2/3
ENGL 2535 Technical Report Writing
3/0/3
CISX 2999 Comprehensive Networking Project
1/2/3
JOBS 2450 Job Seeking Skills
2/0/2
TD – Computer Technology/Networking Specialist
   
Required General Education Courses:
ENGL 1010 English Composition I
3/0/3
MATH 1100 College Algebra
3/0/3
PHSC 1000 Physical Science I
3/0/3
BIOL 1010 General Biology I
3/0/3
PSYC 2010 Introduction to Psychology
3/0/3
HIST 2010 American History I
3/0/3
Or HIST 2020 American History II
3/0/3
AAS – Computer Technology/Networking Specialist