Degree and Certificate Programs

Computer Sciences and Information Technology

Networking Services Technology (Network Support) (2145)

Associate in Science or Associate in Applied Science

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 articulation 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.

Required Courses

The following is a list of courses required for this program presented in a recommended sequence of completion. The sequence is only a suggested guide, and there is no requirement to follow the sequence precisely. Students in this program may register for any course as long as the student has met any prerequisites for that course. Where a “professional elective” is indicated in the course sequence, students may choose any course from the group of professional electives that follows the full course sequence.

Course Number and Title	Credits
CGS 1260 Microcomputer Configuration	6
ENC 1101 English Composition I	3
*Mathematics	3
*Social and Behavioral Sciences (Area A)	3
*General Education Elective — Communication Area B	3
*Humanities	3
CEN 1527 Network Configuration	4
CEN 1300 Microsoft Systems Administration	4
CEN 2304 Microsoft Advanced Systems Administration	4
CEN 2308 Internet Client Administration	4
OR
CGS 2555 Introduction to the Internet
CEN 1503 Novell Systems Administration	4
CEN 2528 Internetwork Configuration	4
COP 1341 UNIX Systems Administration	4
CEN 2305 Microsoft Directory Services Administration	4
CEN 1943 Internship	3
Professional Electives (see list below)	7
Total Credit Hours	63

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.

Note: Students earning an A.S. degree must take MAC 1105, MGF 1106 or a higher level mathematics course. Students earning an A.A.S. degree must take MAT 1314, MAT 1033, or a higher level mathematics course.