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Networking, A.A.S.

Degree prepares students with the entry-level skills and knowledge necessary to establish and monitor local area networks. The program provides students with the opportunity to learn the skills needed to test for the CompTIA Network+, Project+, and Linux+ certifications. Additionally, they will have the option to test for the Security+ or CISCO CCENT certifications and may qualify for the CISCO and Basic Networking Security certificates from CCA.

Degree Requirements: 62 credits

General Education Requirements: 16 credits

English and Communication

(9 credits)

ENG 121	English Composition I (GT-CO1)	3
ENG 122	English Composition II (GT-CO2)	3

BUS 217	Business Communication and Report Writing	3

Mathematics

(4 credits)

MAT 121

College Algebra: GT-MA1

Business

(3 credits)

BUS 115

Introduction to Business

Required Courses for AAS Networking: 40 credits

CIS 118	Introduction to PC Applications	3
CIS 128	Intro to Operating Systems	3
CIS 203	Technology for Career Success	2
CIS 268	Systems Analysis and Design I	3
CNG 101	Network Fundamentals	3
CNG 124	Networking: Network +	3
CNG 132	Network Security Fundamentals	3
CNG 260	CISCO Network Associate I	5
CNG 261	CISCO Network Associate II	5
CNG 262	CISCO Network Associate III	5
CNG 263	CISCO Network Associate IV	5

Electives

(6 Credits)

CIS 202	Automated Project Management: MS Project	3
CIS 223	Linux	3
CIS 267	Management of Information Systems	3
CIS 280	Internship	3
CNG 142	Intro to Cloud Computing	3
CNG 211	Windows Configuration	3

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