Systems Administration/Networking
Associate of Applied Science
Learn to install and administer small computer systems; or study networking technologies such as CISCO, Microsoft and Novell. Courses also prepare students for industry-standard certification exams. Complete this program by taking classes exclusively on evenings/weekends, or in any combination of daytime and evening classes.
Program/Major/Concentration Codes: AASCOMPSYSAD/CSN/**** (see concentration codes below)
What can I do with this degree?
Career options: Administer microcomputer systems; administer CISCO, Microsoft or Novell systems.
Academic options: While this degree does not transfer to a 4-year university, some of the required classes are transferable.
Program Requirements
General Education Requirements
This section lists general education requirements that are not fulfilled by core or support courses. * Select courses to fulfill C or G requirements.**
| Credits | ||
| Communication Requirement | 6 | |
| Humanities and Social Science Requirement | 6 | |
| Analysis and Critical Thinking | 6 | |
| Subtotal | 18 | |
Required Core Courses
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| CIS 103 | Microsoft Windows Operating System Professional Administration |
4 |
| CIS 119 | Network Essentials | 3-5 |
| or CIS 170 | Cisco I: Networking Fundamentals | |
| CIS 133 | Fundamentals of Personal Computer Security | 3 |
| CIS 136 | Microcomputer Components | 3-4 |
| Or TEC 130/130LB | Computer Assembly and Testing/Computer Assembly and Testing Lab | |
| CIS 137 | Introduction to the UNIX Operating System | 3 |
| CIS 220 | Novell NetWare Networking and Administration | 4 |
| CIS 221 | Microsoft Windows Server | 4 |
| CIS 225 | Linux (UNIX) System and Network Administration | 4 |
| Subtotal | 28-31 | |
Core Concentrations: complete courses in one of the concentrations below.
Department chair or faculty advisor approval is recommended in the selection of a program concentration.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| Administrator Concentration: (Concentration Code: CSNA) | ||
| Choose any 5 courses | ||
| CIS 171 | CISCO II Networking Router Technologies | 5 |
| CIS 172 | CISCO III Advanced Routing and Switching | 5 |
| CIS 173 | CISCO IV Project Based Learning | 5 |
| CIS 222 | Implementing Windows Network Infrastructure | 4 |
| CIS 223 | Implementing Windows Directory Services | 4 |
| CIS 224 | Designing Windows Network Security | 4 |
| CIS 226 | Advanced Linux Networking | 4 |
| CIS 228 | Fundamentals of Network Security | 4 |
| CIS 235 | Advanced Topics in Linux/Unix Security | 4 |
| Concentration Subtotal | 20-23 | |
| Cyber Security Concentration: (Concentration Code: CSNY) | ||
| CIS 132 | Introduction to Computer Forensics | 3-4 |
| CIS 171 | CISCO II Networking Router Technologies | 5 |
| Choose both CIS 223 and 224 or Choose CIS 235 | 4-8 | |
| CIS 223 | Implementing Windows Directory Services | |
| CIS 224 | Designing Windows Network Security | |
| CIS 235 | Advanced Topics in Linux/Unix Security | |
| CIS 228 | Fundamentals of Network Security | 4 |
| CIS 229 | Protecting Your PC and Network: Countermeasures to Network Intrusion | 4 |
| Concentration Subtotal | 20-25 | |
| Administrator Concentration Total | 66-72 | |
| Cyber security Concentration Total | 66-74 | |
| Program Total | 63-74 | |
* The following required courses fulfill general education requirements: Computer and Information Literacy - core courses fulfill this requirement.
** In the general education categories, select courses so that at least one course is marked "C" (cultural diversity) or "G" (global awareness).