Network Technology Degree (CISCO Option)

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Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

General Education - 21-23 Credits

General Education Requirements:

SPCM 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credits.
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credits.

General Education Electives:

(Choose courses in each category from the list of approved General Education Courses . One 3-credit General Education course must be a diversity course.)

Biological and Physical Sciences 3-4 Credits.
Mathematics 3-4 Credits.
Arts and Humanities or Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credits.
Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credits.
Information Technology 3 Credits.

Core Program Requirements - 24 Credits

DCOM 141 - Introduction to PC Repair and Operation 4 Credits.
DCOM 142 - Introduction to Linux/UNIX 3 Credits.
DCOM 101 - Introduction to Data Communications 3 Credits.
DCOM 251 - Local Area Networks 4 Credits.
DCOM 252 - Advanced Protocols 3 Credits.
DCOM 258 - Introduction to Information Security 3 Credits.
Technical Elective 4 Credits.

Program Customization

This program allows for computer course electives in CSIT and/or DCOM so students have an opportunity to customize their program of study to best suit their work or transfer requirements. Students may earn elective credits by participating in the SAIT internship program and can also package the electives into these five Options:

Information Technology (IT) Support
General Option
Microsoft Option
CISCO Option
Red Hat Linux Option

CISCO Option

DCOM 217 - Cisco I - Network Fundamentals 4 Credits.
DCOM 218 - Cisco II - Routing Protocols and Concepts 4 Credits.
DCOM 219 - Cisco III - LAN Switching and Wireless 4 Credits.
DCOM 220 - Cisco IV - Accessing the WAN 4 Credits.

Total Credits Required for Degree: 61-63**

** A new college orientation requirement, completion of the one-credit ACDV 101 course, Transitioning to College, went into effect spring 2010. If you are a credit student who is new to college (meaning you have not successfully completed college coursework at another institution(s)), you are required to take ACDV 101 during your first semester at CCBC, thereby increasing the number of credits required for the degree to 62-64 credits. Students are required to provide an official transcript(s) to document successful completion of college coursework at another institution(s) in order for this requirement to be waived.

Program Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be able to:

install, configure, and maintain client operating systems in an enterprise environment;
install, configure, and maintain servers and server operating systems in an enterprise environment;
install, configure, and maintain network infrastructure for LAN and WAN networks and internetworks;
diagnose and repair problems with servers, operating systems, and infrastructure in an enterprise system;
administer networks and network operating systems;
secure the above mentioned systems;
advise senior staff/administration on issues surrounding network infrastructure;
pass and maintain current industry certification in the area(s) specific to their program option (e.g., Red Hat, Microsoft, Cisco, Comp TIA); and
represent the IT industry in a professional manner.

Program Description:

The Network Technology program is designed to provide students with the technical skills required for entry-level employment and with the course work necessary to transfer to a four-year institution. Students may select between the Cisco, Microsoft, Red Hat, or Security option, or they may customize their technology electives to best suit their work or transfer needs. See the program coordinator for information on transfer agreements and internships.

Most of the courses may be taken online as well as in the classroom.

Certificate programs of 4 to 9 courses are also available as well as individualized programs. See Program Coordinators for details.

Semester Sequence

Network Technology Degree (CISCO Option) Semester Sequence