Computer Science and Information Technology - Network Administration - AAS

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Program Code: AAS.17135

A degree in Network Technology provides you with the skills for configuring and managing a system of interconnected computers that communicate with one another and share applications, data, and hardware components.

Fall First Year:

CST 120 - MS Command Line Operating System Credits: 1
CST 126 - Unix/Linux Operating System Credits: 2
CST 133W - Computer Concepts & Competencies Credits: 4
CST 150W - Information Security Policies, Procedures, and Fundamentals Credits: 3
CST 160 - Networking Essentials Credits: 3
OAT 151 - Business Communication I Credits: 3

Total Semester Credits: 16

Winter First Year:

CST 128 - Computer Hardware and Troubleshooting Credits: 4
CST 152 - Implementing Network Security Credits: 3
CST 163 - Introduction to Windows Network Administration Credits: 3
CST 165 - Linux Networking I Credits: 3
OAT 152 - Business Communication II Credits: 3 ²

Total Semester Credits: 16

Spring First Year:

COM 112W - Fundamentals of Oral Communication Credits: 3 ⁷
LW 220W - Lifelong Wellness Credits: 1 ³
LWA 101 - Fitness for Life Credits: 1 ³
CST — Approved CST Elective Credits: 2 ⁵

Total Semester Credits: 7

Fall Second Year:

CST 162 - Introduction to Novell Network Administration Credits: 2
CST 274 - Network+ Certification Prep Credits: 2
POL 103W - American Politics Credits: 3 ⁴
CST — Approved CST Elective Credits: 6⁵

Total Semester Credits: 13

Winter Second Year:

MTH 119W - Intermediate Algebra Credits: 4 ¹ (or higher Math)
PHL 210W - Information Technology Ethics & Law Credits: 2
CST — Advanced CST Elective Credits: 8⁶

Total Semester Credits: 14

Total Credits: 66

Notations

All CST courses must be completed within 5 years of completing the program. Failure to complete within the stated time frame will require you to repeat the course. See Graduation Requirements .
A grade of “C” (2.0) or higher is required in all CST courses.
Proficiency in keyboarding is expected in all CST classes. OAT 170 is available for those students who need to build keyboarding skills.
1. Any approved Intermediate Algebra course or higher can be taken in place of MTH 119W (except MTH 153 )
2. ENG 111 AND ENG 112 or ENG 111 AND ENG 113 can be taken in place of OAT 152
3. Any 2 credit LW course, or 1 credit LW and 1 credit LWA course can be taken in place of LW 220W and LWA 101
4. POL 105W, POL 212W , POL 215W , POL 220W , POL 221W , POL 223W , POL 225W , POL 228W , HIS 221W , HIS 222W , or HIS 237W can be taken in place of POL 103W
5. CST Electives include CST 129 , CST 134 , CST 135 , CST 153 , CST 159 , CST 161 , CST 164 and CST 274
6. Advanced CST Electives include CST 228 , CST 235W , CST 258 , CST 259 , CST 260 , CST 262 , CST 263 , CST 264 , CST 265 , CST 266 , CST 267 , CST 269 , CST 270 and CST 278
7. COM 114W can be taken in place of COM 112W