2000-2001 Catalog
Networking Services Technology (Network Support) (2145)
The Networking Services Technology program of study focuses on computer systems and network support. All specialties within this program require completion of a common set of general elective and professional core courses. The professional core requirements teach the fundamental skills and knowledge required for microcomputer and network support. These courses include the objectives from both the A+ and Network+ certifications. Each specialty expands upon the professional core into specific areas of further study.
The Network Support Specialty gives students a broad yet in-depth set of skills and knowledge in the area of computer network administration and design. Industry certification is emphasized in the coursework (i.e., Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer — MCSE, Certified Novell Administrator — CNA, Cisco Certified Network Associate — CCNA, etc.). Two common job titles this specialty prepares students for are network administrator and systems administrator.
NOTE: Students have two degree alternatives in this program: The associate in science (A.S.) and the associate in applied science (A.A.S.). If you intend to pursue further education at the university level, you should enroll in the A.S. option. If you intend to go directly to work after completing your associate’s degree, consider the A.A.S. While the A.A.S. will not provide you with the transfer benefits of the A.S., the A.A.S. will provide you with the skills required to begin working in the field immediately upon graduation. If you are unsure of which option is best for you, please see an advisor for further counseling.
Requirements and Recommended Course Groupings
The following is a presentation of required courses in recommended course groupings for this program. These groupings are only a suggested guide, and there is no requirement to follow these precisely. The availability of courses, the student’s testing and academic performance and other factors may alter the student’s actual course completion sequence. Students of this program may register for courses in any grouping as long as the student has met any prerequisites for the course.
Course Grouping One
(First term load for full-time students; 2-5 terms for part-time students.)
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Course Number and Title
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Credits
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CGS 1260 Microcomputer Configuration
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6
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ENC 1101 English Composition I
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3
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*Mathematics
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3
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| *Social and Behavioral Sciences (Area A) |
3
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Credit Hours
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15
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Course Grouping Two
(Second term load for full-time students; 2-5 terms for part-time students.)
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Course Number and Title
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Credits
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*General Education Elective — Communication
Area B
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3
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*Humanities
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3
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| CEN 1527 Network Configuration |
4
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| CEN 1300 Microsoft Systems Administration |
4
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Credit Hours
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14
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Course Grouping Three
(Third term load for full-time students; 2-5 terms for part-time students.)
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Course Number and Title
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Credits
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CEN 2304 Microsoft Advanced Systems Administration
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4
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CEN 2308 Internet Client Administration
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4
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| OR | |
| CGS 2555 Introduction to the Internet | |
| CEN 1503 Novell Systems Administration |
4
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| CEN 2528 Internetwork Configuration |
4
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Credit Hours
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16
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Course Grouping Four
(Fourth term load for full-time students; 2-5 terms for part-time students.)
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Course Number and Title
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Credits
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COP 1342 UNIX Systems Administration
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4
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CEN 2305 Microsoft Directory Services Administration
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4
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| CEN 1943 Internship |
3
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| Professional Electives (see list below) |
7
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Credit Hours
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18
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TOTAL CREDIT HOURS
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63
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Professional Electives
(Select from the following)
CEN 2302 TCP/IP Administration
CEN 2303 Microsoft Database Systems Administration
CEN 2306 Microsoft E-mail Systems Administration
CEN 2307 Microsoft Internet Site Administration
CEN 2504 Novell Advanced Systems Administration
CEN 2529 Cisco Network Design
CGS 2283 Internet Servers and Inter-Networking
COP 2345 UNIX Advanced Systems Administration
*Refer to A.S. degree General Education Requirements.