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Network Technology Degree (CISCO Networking Concentration)

Location(s): Catonsville, Dundalk, Essex, Online


Important Information


Short 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. 

Type of Credential


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

Degree Code


Network Technology - 420

Program Code


A 416

Contacts and Additional Information


Department Chair:

CCBC Essex
Noell Damron
443-840-2811 or cdamron@ccbcmd.edu

Program Coordinator:

CCBC Catonsville
Vini Nithianandam
443-840-3391 or vnithiana@ccbcmd.edu

Additional Information:

  • The following Network Technology A.A.S. degree concentrations are offered both face to face and fully (100%) online:  Cisco, General Networking, Information Technology (IT) Support, Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP), and Red Hat Linux.
  • Opportunities for Prior Learning Assessment - For Network Technology, see Portfolio, Departmental Exam, and Articulated Credit by Industry/Apprenticeship. Several General Education classes also have Prior Learning Assessment opportunities.
  • Articulation and Transfer Agreements

Disclosures


CCBC cannot confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in states other than Maryland. If you plan to apply for licensure in a state other than Maryland, contact that state’s licensing board to determine whether the CCBC course or program meets requirements for licensure in that state. If you need assistance finding contact information for your state, click here .

Curriculum Maps


Curriculum Maps are a tool to provide students with a clear understanding of which courses to take and the order in which to complete them. Curriculum Maps help define a student’s individual path towards graduation, ensuring their time and efforts are not spent on credits that fall outside their program of study.

Each map identifies critical courses that must be completed in order to progress through the program and graduate. Curriculum Maps come complete with helpful hints for students - like recommended course electives and a reminder to apply to graduate.

Select the link(s) below to view the Curriculum Map(s) for this program:

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 .

Semester 1*


Semester 2


Semester 3


Semester 4


Courses Needed for This Program*


General Education Requirements and Electives - 18-20 Credits


General Education Requirements:


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 Credit(s).
  • Biological and Physical Sciences (BIOL 108  recommended) 3-4 Credit(s).
  • Information Technology (CSIT 101  or CSIT 111  recommended, or CSIT 120  to fulfill Diversity) 3 Credit(s).
  • Mathematics (MATH 125  or MATH 163  recommended) 3-4 Credit(s).
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences (PSYC 101  or SOCL 101  recommended, or CRJU 101  to fulfill Diversity) 3 Credit(s).

Concentration Requirements and Electives - 28 Credits


Total Number of Credits Required for Degree: 60*


Note


*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed transferable college credits from other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 - Academic Development 101 . This 1-credit course is designed to be taken in the first semester at CCBC. Students must provide an official transcript(s) from an accredited institution to document successful completion of college coursework for the ACDV 101 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, IT Support, or General concentrations, 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
 

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