Associate in Applied Science - Computer Network Technology
60 credit hours
Catalog Year 2023-2024
By enrolling in the Computer Network Technology program, you have hands-on opportunities to gain real-world PC and networking experience. You learn to install and configure popular computer components, operating systems, network cabling, network devices, and network security. Depending on the electives you select, you may choose to specialize in Linux or Windows operating systems, or in routing and switching with Cisco equipment. When you complete this program, you can seek employment as a network administrator, PC/network technician, help desk technician, and computer operator; you may also be ready to take industry standard certifications (such as CCNA, A+, and Network+.).
General Education Requirements
| Class | Title | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | Critical Reading & Writing | 3 | |
| COMM 101 or BTEC 115 | Introduction to Oral Communication or Business Communication | 3 | |
| Humanities or Social & Behavioral Science | Any one IAI Humanities or Social & Behavioral Science course | 3 | |
| MATH or TMAT 103 | Any College level Math course or Technical Mathematics I | 3-4 | |
| Life or Physical Science | Any one IAI Life or Physical Science course | 3-4 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | ||
Technical Core Requirements
| Class | Title | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTEC 136 | Excel Level I | 1 | |
| CTEC 156 | Word Level I | 1 | |
| BTEC 145 | Employment Success Strategies | 1 | |
| NETW 140 | Intro to Scripting & Network Programming | 3 | |
| NETW 150 | Workstaion Operating Systems | 3 | |
| NETW 151 | PC Hardware Maintenance & Repair | 3 | |
| NETW 160 | Introduction to Networking | 3 | |
| TECH 299 | Internship in Technology | 1 | |
| Emphasis Option | Choose from options below | 29 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 45 | ||
Emphasis Option Requirements - Choose at least one option.
CISCO Academy
| Class | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NETW 131 | Introduction to Networks | 3 |
| NETW 132 | Switching, Routing & Wireless Essentials | 3 |
| NETW 133 | Enterprise Networks, Security & Automation | 3 |
| NETW 134 | Networking Capstone & Boot Camp | 2 |
| Electives |
Elective course list - choose at least 18 credit hours. You may also choose to complete the Cyber Security option as part of these hours. |
18 |
| Total Credit Hours | 29 | |
Cyber Security
| Class | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NETW 167 | Windows Server Administration | 3 |
| NETW 170 | Network Security Fundamentals | 3 |
| NETW 182 | Linux Administration | 3 |
| NETW 184 | Cyber Ops | 3 |
| Electives |
Elective course list - choose at least 18 credit hours. You may also choose to complete the CISCO Academy option as part of these hours. |
17 |
| Total Credit Hours | 29 | |
Information is subject to change. Please check with an academic advisor for current course offerings and program requirements. Current students with continual enrollment may graduate under the current program requirements or any program requirements in effect since first enrollment.
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