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Heartland Community College

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

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

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 Workstation 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

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

Cyber Security
Class Title Credit Hours
NETW 167 Windows Server Administration 3
NETW 168 Network Security 3
NETW 169 Cyber Operations 3
Electives

Elective course list - choose at least 20 credit hours.

20
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.

Contact Us

Career and Technical Education Department
WDC 1200
1500 W Raab Road
Normal, IL 61761
Phone: 309-268-8860
Fax: 309-268-7963

Email the CTE Department

Adam Campbell

Interim Dean, Career and Technical Education
WDC 2202
Phone: 309-268-8895
Email: Adam.Campbell@heartland.edu