Networking Specialist Associate of Applied Science Degree NS13
The Computer Information Systems Networking specialist program is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing. Graduates are to be competent in the general areas of humanities or fine arts, social or behavioral sciences, and natural sciences or mathematics, as well as in the technical areas of computer terminology and concepts, program design and development, and computer networking. Program graduates are qualified for employment as networking specialists.
Minimum Test Scores:
Next Gen. ACCUPLACER
| Reading: |
236 |
| Writing: |
249 |
QRAS:
(Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra & Statistics) |
245 |
Curriculum
General Education Core (Required Minimum: 15 Semester Credit Hours)
Area I – Language Arts/Communication
Area II – Social/Behavioral Sciences - Select one
Area III – Natural Sciences/Mathematics – Select one
Area IV – Humanities/Fine Arts - Select one
Program – Specific Requirements
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| General Core Elective | 3 |
Occupational Courses
| COMP 1000 | Introduction to Computer Literacy | 3 |
| CIST 1001 | Computer Concepts | 4 |
| CIST 1122 | Hardware Install/Maintenance | 4 |
| CIST 1135 | Operating Systems and Virtual /Cloud Computing 4500 | 4 |
| CIST 1601 | Information Security Fundamentals | 3 |
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| CIS Elective Courses | 14 |
Choose one of the following two courses
| CIST 2451 | Introduction to Networks- Cisco | 4 |
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| CIS Networking Elective | 4 |
Choose one of the following specializations
Cloud Computing Specialization
Cisco Exploration Specialization
Microsoft Specialization
Minimum Length of Program: 5 Term(s)
Total Credit Hours: 66