General Networking Concentration Curriculum Map

Location(s): Catonsville, Essex, Owings Mills, Online

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Courses should be completed in the order listed below. Critical courses and other milestones are indicated with a ♦. Completion of these specific courses and/or special requirements may be necessary for timely progress through a major. Additional information and reminders are indicated with a ►.

To view your academic plan and track progress, visit DegreeWorks. Contact Academic Advising with questions or for assistance in revising your academic plan.

Course Sequence - Complete in Order Listed

When directed to complete a General Education Elective, select a course within the category from the list of approved General Education Courses .

This course sequence reflects the curriculum for a student who has completed any developmental coursework and has no transfer credits. Completion of 31 credits per year is needed to earn this degree within two years.

DCOM 101 - Introduction to Data Communications 3 Credit(s).
DCOM 142 - Introduction to Linux/UNIX 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
DCOM 163 - Computer Systems Management and Troubleshooting 4 Credit(s).
► Upon successful completion of preceding coursework, students should speak with their DCOM 163 faculty member about obtaining the CompTIA A+ industry certification
Information Technology General Education Elective 3 Credit(s).
→ Recommended elective course(s): CSIT 111
►You’re making great progress! Check in with your Advisor to make adjustments to your goals as needed, and plan for your next steps.
DCOM 217 - CCNA I: Introduction to Networks 4 Credit(s).
Mathematics General Education Elective 3-4 Credit(s).
→ Recommended elective course(s): MATH 125
DCOM 162 - Foundations of Cloud Technology 3 Credit(s).
► Upon successful completion of preceding coursework, students should speak with their DCOM 162 faculty member about obtaining the CompTIA Cloud+ industry certification
Arts and Humanities General Education Elective 3 Credit(s).
→ Recommended elective course(s): CMNS 101
DCOM 130 - AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner 3 Credit(s).
► Upon successful completion of preceding coursework, students should speak with their DCOM 130 faculty member about obtaining the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner industry certification
►Meet with an Advisor to review your education plan, and to discuss the next steps for your career or transfer goals.
DCOM 218 - CCNA II: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials 4 Credit(s).
DCOM 219 - CCNA III: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation 4 Credit(s).
► Upon successful completion of preceding coursework, students should speak with their DCOM 219 faculty member about obtaining the CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) industry certification
DCOM 251 - Local Area Networks 4 Credit(s).
► Upon successful completion of preceding coursework, students should speak with their DCOM 251 faculty member about obtaining the CompTIA Network+ industry certification
Diversity-Approved Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Elective 3 Credit(s).
→ Recommended elective course(s): CRJU 101 , PSYC 105 or SOCL 141
►Way to go! It is time to apply for graduation. Visit the Graduation website for details and check in with an Advisor for assistance in mapping out your final courses.
DCOM 202 - Windows Server 4 Credit(s).
DCOM 263 - Virtualization and Cloud Computing Using VMWare 3 Credit(s).
► Upon successful completion of preceding coursework, students should speak with their DCOM 263 faculty member about obtaining the VCP-DCV (VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization) industry certification
DCOM 236 - DevOps Foundation and Implementation 3 Credit(s).
Biological and Physical Sciences General Education Elective 3-4 Credit(s).
→ Recommended elective course(s): BIOL 108
→ A 4-credit lab science is recommended for students who intend to transfer

Notes

*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.

Courses may not be offered every semester; refer to course description for offering information or view the course schedule.

Only courses within your program of study are eligible for Financial Aid assistance.