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Network Systems Technician, Associate of Applied Science

Identify, configure, and troubleshoot basic computer hardware components.

Describe the operation of data networks.

Implement small switched and routed networks.

Implement an IP addressing scheme and IP services to meet network requirements for a small branch office.

Administer Microsoft and Linux operating systems.

Develop the interpersonal and workforce skills necessary for success in the workplace.

Identify security threats to a network and describe general methods to mitigate those threats.

Major Code: 4337A

**Alternative plans of study available by contacting your advisor

Fall Semester Freshman Year

CISS 107Computer Essentials

4 Credits
CISS 212CISCO Lab*

3 Credits
CISS 213CISCO Networking 1*

1 Credit
MATH GEAny Gen. Ed. Math Course

3 Credits
SOCS GEAny Gen. Ed. Social and Behavioral Way of Knowing Course

3 Credits
Total Credit Hours:14

Spring Semester Freshman Year

CISS 110Troubleshooting the PC*

2 Credits
CISS 110LTroubleshooting Lab*

1 Credit
CISS 131Server Technologies I*

3 Credits
CISS 212CISCO Lab*

3 Credits
CISS 216CISCO Networking 2*

1 Credit
CISW 111Web Authoring

3 Credits
ENGL 101Writing and Rhetoric I

3 Credits
Total Credit Hours:16

Fall Semester Sophomore Year

CISA 103Workforce Skills Essentials

3 Credits
CISW 240IT Security

3 Credits
CISS 218CISCO Networking 3*

4 credit
CISW 125Introduction to Programming

3 Credits
COMM GEAny Gen. Ed Oral Comm. Course

3 Credits
Total Credit Hours:16

*Prerequisite or corequisite required.

Spring Semester Sophomore Year

CISS 233Server Technologies 2*

3 Credits
CISS 236Linux*

3 Credits
CISS 242Systems Integration*

3 Credits
CISS 223Advanced Internship

3 Credits
OR
CISW 217Database Systems

3 Credits
ELEC GEGeneral Education Elective

3 Credits
Total Credit Hours:15

*Prerequisite or Corequisite required

Total Credit Hours: 61