Degree Information
Academic Plan
AAS Networking System Administration
Academic Plan Code
3208
Credits
63-66
MCCCD Program Detail
https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/acres.woa/wa/freeForm3?id=31793
Notes
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses within the program. ++ indicates any suffixed courses. The Network core courses will also prepare students towards industry certifications.
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Networking System Administration program provides students with background knowledge and skills required for learning the specific tasks and industry recognized standards associated with computer networks and data communications. The student will develop skills and knowledge required to perform local area network administration and management. The curriculum combines course in network administration with a General Education component.
Program Prerequisites Credits: 0-3
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR equivalent as indicated by assessment. | 0-3 |
Required Courses Credits: 26-27
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) OR | |
| BPC110 | Computer Usage and Applications (3) | 3 |
| BPC170 | A+ Exam Prep: Computer Hardware Configuration and Support | 3 |
| BPC270 | A+ Exam Prep: Operating System Configuration and Support | 3 |
| CIS126++ | Linux Operating System (any module) (1-3) | 3 |
| MST150 | Microsoft Windows Professional (3) OR | |
| MST150++ | Microsoft Windows (any module) (3) | 3 |
| CIS266 | Network Integration Capstone | 4 |
| CIS270 | Essentials of Network and Information Security (3) OR | |
| CNT205 | Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (4) OR | |
| CIS271DL | Linux Security (3) | 3-4 |
| CNT140AA | Introduction to Networks | 4 |
Restricted Electives
| Students should select 15 credits from the following, except any courses used to satisfy Required Courses area. | ||
| CIS163AA | Java Programming: Level I | 3 |
| CIS238DL | Linux System Administration | 3 |
| CIS239DL | Linux Shell Scripting | 3 |
| CIS240DL | Linux Network Administration | 3 |
| CIS247DA | Cyber Forensics and Incident Handling | 3 |
| CIS270 | Essentials of Network and Information Security | 3 |
| CIS271DL | Linux Security | 3 |
| MST150 | Microsoft Windows Professional (3) OR | |
| MST150++ | Microsoft Windows (any module) (3) | 3 |
| MST155DA | Windows Server Network Infrastructure Configuration | 4 |
| MST157DA | Active Directory Windows Server Configuration | 4 |
| MST158DA | Windows Server Administration | 4 |
| CNT150AA | Cisco - Routing and Switching Essentials | 4 |
| CNT160AA | Scaling Networks | 4 |
| CNT170AA | Cisco - Connecting Networks | 4 |
| CNT2++++ Any 200-level CNT Cisco Network Technology course | 4 | |
General Education
| General Education Requirements | Credits: 22-24 | |
| First-Year Composition | Credits: 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG101 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG107 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND | |
| ENG102 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG108 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) | 6 |
| Oral Communication | Credits: 3 | |
| COM100 | Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR | |
| COM110 | Interpersonal Communication (3) OR | |
| COM225 | Public Speaking (3) OR | |
| COM230 | Small Group Communication (3) | 3 |
| Critical Reading | Credits: 0 | |
| Met by CRE101 or equivalent as indicated by assessment in the Program Prerequisites area. | ||
| Math | Credits: 3-5 | |
| MAT142 | College Mathematics (3) OR | |
| satisfactory completion of a higher level mathematics course. | 3-5 | |
| Humanities and Fine Arts | Credits: 3 | |
| Any approved general education course in the Humanities and Fine Arts area. | ||
| Natural Sciences | Credits: 4 | |
| Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences area. | ||
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | Credits: 3 | |
| Any approved general education course in the Social and Behavioral Sciences area. | ||
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