Network Technology Degree (CISCO Option)

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

Semester Sequence

This is a suggested full-time schedule for a student who has completed any developmental course work and has no transfer credits. Refer to the College catalog for specific requirements in selecting General Education courses .

Fall Semester Year 1*

DCOM 101 - Introduction to Data Communications 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Information Technology (CSIT 111 recommended) 3 Credits.
Gen. Ed. Elective - Mathematics (MATH 163 recommended) 3-4 Credits.

Spring Semester Year 1

DCOM 141 - Introduction to PC Repair and Operation 4 Credit(s).
DCOM 251 - Local Area Networks 4 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Arts and Humanities (CMNS 101 recommended) 3 Credits.
Gen. Ed. Elective - Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credits.

Fall Semester Year 2

DCOM 142 - Introduction to Linux/UNIX 3 Credit(s).
DCOM 217 - Cisco I - Network Fundamentals 4 Credit(s).
DCOM 218 - Cisco II - Routing Protocols and Concepts 4 Credit(s).
DCOM 258 - Introduction to Information Security 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Biological and Physical Sciences 3-4 Credits.

Spring Semester Year 2

DCOM 219 - Cisco III - LAN Switching and Wireless 4 Credit(s).
DCOM 220 - Cisco IV - Accessing the WAN 4 Credit(s).
DCOM 252 - Advanced TCP/IP 3 Credit(s).
Program Electives 6 Credits.

General Education Requirements and Electives - 18-20 Credits

General Education Requirements:

ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).

General Education Electives:

Choose courses in each category from the list of approved General Education Courses . One course must be a Diversity course.

Arts and Humanities (CMNS 101 recommended) 3 Credits.
Biological and Physical Sciences 3-4 Credits.
Information Technology (CSIT 111 recommended) 3 Credits.
Mathematics (MATH 163 recommended) 3-4 Credits.
Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credits.

Program Requirements and Electives - 42 Credits

Program Requirements:

DCOM 101 - Introduction to Data Communications 3 Credit(s).
DCOM 141 - Introduction to PC Repair and Operation 4 Credit(s).
DCOM 142 - Introduction to Linux/UNIX 3 Credit(s).
DCOM 217 - Cisco I - Network Fundamentals 4 Credit(s).
DCOM 218 - Cisco II - Routing Protocols and Concepts 4 Credit(s).
DCOM 219 - Cisco III - LAN Switching and Wireless 4 Credit(s).
DCOM 220 - Cisco IV - Accessing the WAN 4 Credit(s).
DCOM 251 - Local Area Networks 4 Credit(s).
DCOM 252 - Advanced TCP/IP 3 Credit(s).
DCOM 258 - Introduction to Information Security 3 Credit(s).

Program Electives:

Choose 6 credits of technical electives.

Total Number of Credits Required for Degree: 60*

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed college coursework at other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 in the first semester at CCBC. This is a 1-credit class, and it does not count towards the number of credits required for a degree or certificate. Students are required to provide an official transcript(s) to document successful completion of college coursework at another institution(s) for this requirement to be waived.

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.

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.