Degree and Certificate Programs

Computer Sciences and Information Technology

Networking Services Technology (Database Support) (2147)

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 Database Support Specialty is designed for supporting programming/development environments of organizations. Beyond the microcomputer and network support skills gained from the professional requirements, students will attain knowledge and skills in programming and database administration. Elements of both the Microsoft and Oracle certifications are included in this specialty. Ultimately, graduates can look toward positions as database administrator, database analyst, 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 1503 Novell Systems Administration	4
COP 1341 UNIX Systems Administration	4
COP 2702 Oracle SQL and PL/SQL	4
COP 2741 Oracle Database Administration	4
CEN 2303 Microsoft Database Systems Administration	4
CEN 2313 Microsoft Database Design and Implementation	4
CEN 1943 Internship	3
Professional Electives (see list below)	3
Total Credit Hours	63

Professional Electives

(Select from the following)
CEN 2307 Microsoft Internet Site Administration
CGS 2542 Database Concepts for Microcomputers
COP 1000 Introduction to Programming and Algorithm Design
COP 2120 COBOL Programming
COP 2121 Advanced COBOL Programming
COP 2160 RPG Programming — AS/400
COP 2162 Advanced RPG Programming — AS/400
COP 2220 Introduction to C Programming
COP 2332 Introduction to Windows Programming Using Visual Basic
COP 2333 Advanced Windows Programming Using Visual Basic
COP 2334 Object-Oriented Programming with C++
COP 2346 Data Management and Job Control Language
CGS 2557 Internet Programming
COP 2551 Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
COP 2700 Database Concepts and Design — AS/400
COP 2701 Database Design and Programming for Microcomputers
COP 2703 Application Development with Oracle
COP 2800 Object Oriented Programming with JAVA

*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 MTB 1314, MAT 1033, or a higher level mathematics course.