Computer Information Systems Program
Networking
Associates Degree in Applied Arts and Science Degree
In the last decade, networks have dramatically changed business and society. This program prepares students for positions in the constantly growing and changing networking industry. Courses in this program cover topics such as cabling, network device configuration, network operating systems, local and wide area networks, analysis & troubleshooting tools, security and network design. Students who complete this program will have the necessary training to sit for applicable industry certification exams, including the CompTIA Network+ certification exam.
Suggested Course Sequence
First Year - 1st Semester
| Description | Literacy | Hours | ||
| CIS | 110 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 4 | |
| CIS | 115 | Microcomputer Applications (or CIS115H) | CL | 4 |
| ENG | 101 | English Composition I (or ENG101H) | WR | 3 |
| MTH | 102 | Elementary Algebra (or higher Math course) | CT MA | 5 |
| Total Credits | 16 |
First Year - 2nd Semester
| Description | Literacy | Hours | ||
| CIS | 130 | Operating Systems | CL | 4 |
| CIS | 120 | Introduction to Networking | CL | 4 |
| OA | 125 | Business Communications (or ENG102 or ENG102H for transfer students |
WR OC | 4 |
| Elective | 3 | |||
| Total Credits | 15 |
Second Year - 1st Semester
| Description | Literacy | Hours | ||
| CIS | 121 | Introduction to Local Area Networks | CL | 4 |
| CIS | 122 | Wide Area Networks | CL | 4 |
| BUS | 150 | Principles of Business | GA | 4 |
| SPC | 101 | Speech Communications | OC | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |||
| Total | 18 |
Second Year - 2nd Semester
| Description | Literacy | Hours | ||
| CIS | 123 | TCP/IP | CL | 4 |
| CIS | 286 | Network Analysis and Design | CL | 4 |
| CIS or CIS or CIS |
227 221 290 |
Special Topics in Networking Packets and Protocols Computer Co-Op/Internship |
CL | 4 |
| PS | 101 | Introduction to Political Science | GA GP | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
| Total Credit Hours | 64 | |||
| Total Contact Hours | 64 |