NS13 Networking Specialist, Associate of Applied Science Degree

Offered at the Griffin Campus and Henry Site

Program Entrance Term: Fall, Spring, Summer
Minimum Length of Program: 6 Terms
Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: 66

Program Description

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.

Admission Requirements

  • Submit completed application and application fee;
  • Be at least 16 years of age;
  • Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post - secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope;
  • Meet assessment requirements.

Prerequisites

All Prerequisite courses must be completed with at least a ‘C’ grade.

Course Expiration

To ensure that students graduate with current skills in Computer Information Systems all CIST courses must be taken within five years prior to graduation. Courses older than five years must be retaken. Courses transferred from other colleges also follow the five year rule.

Please refer to the list of CIS Electives for the Networking Degree. All Networking Degree Students will be required to take 4 CIS Electives.

The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.

Please note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See program advisor for any questions.

Contact Us

Gordon Carns, MIT., Program Coordinator

Email: Gordon.Carns@sctech.edu       

Phone: (770) 229-3242   

Program Courses

Choose one Networking Specialization:

Microsoft Windows Specialization and CISCO CCNA Specialization

If students choose to take both Networking specializations together: be advised the credit hours are 72.

First Term

COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3

CIST 1001Computer Concepts

4

CIST 1130Operating Systems Concepts

3

ENGL 1101Composition and Rhetoric

3

ENGL 1101: Required

Second Term

CIST 1122Hardware Installation and Maintenance

4

CIST 1401Computer Networking Fundamentals

4

Natural Sciences/Mathematics Elective - Choose one: (Required)
MATH 1111College Algebra

3

OR

MATH 1100Quantitative Skills and Reasoning

3

OR

MATH 1101Mathematical Modeling

3

Total Credit Hours:3

MATH 1100: Course will be accepted when transferred in from another institution with a grade of a “C” or better but may not be offered at this institution.

Third Term

CIST 1601Information Security Fund

3

CIST 2451Introduction to Networks - CISCO

4

CIST 2411Microsoft Client

4

Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective - Choose one: (Required)
ECON 1101Principles of Economics

3

OR

PSYC 1101Introductory Psychology

3

OR

SOCI 1101Introduction to Sociology

3

OR

POLS 1101American Government

3

OR

HIST 2111U.S. History I

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Fourth Term

CIST 2452Cisco Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials

4

CIST 2453Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation

4

CIST 2412Microsoft Server Installation and Maintenance

4

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - Choose one: (Required)
HUMN 1101Introduction to Humanities

3

OR

MUSC 1101Music Appreciation

3

OR

ARTS 1101Art Appreciation

3

OR

ENGL 2130American Literature

3

OR

THEA 1101Theatre Appreciation

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Fifth Term

CIST 2413Microsoft Server Networking

4

CIST 2414Windows Server Identity Services

4

General Core Elective: (Required)

Choose one non-repetitive course from Area I, II, III or IV (see General Education Core Classes in this catalog).

Total Credit Hours:3

Specific Occupational Elective

Programming courses approved by Advisor

Note: It is suggested that students take both of the networking specialty tracks. This will meet the requirements of the networking electives.