Networking Specialist, Associate of Applied Science NS13
The Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist program is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing. Graduates are to be competent in the general areas of humanities or fine arts, social or behavioral sciences, and natural sciences or mathematics, as well as in the technical areas of computer terminology and concepts, program design and development, and computer networking. Program graduates are qualified for employment as networking specialists.
Degree Requirements
Area I - Language Arts-Communication
Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences
Select one course (3 hours).
Area III - Natural Sciences-Mathematics
Select one course (3 hours).
Area IV Humanities-Fine Arts
Select one course (3 hours).
Program-Specific Requirements
General Core Elective. Select one course from area II or IV not already taken.
Occupational Courses
Introductory-Level Networking Course
Select one course (4 hours).
CIST Operating Systems Course
Select 3 hours in consultation with the Program Advisor.
Guided Security Elective
Select 3 hours in consultation with the Program Advisor.
Guided Electives
Select 14 hours in consultation with the Program Advisor.
Networking Specializations
Select 1 of the following Specializations.
Linux/Unix Specialization - 8L43
Microsoft Specialization - 8M83
CIST Microsoft Elective. Select 4 credit hours in consultation with the Program Advisor.
CISCO Specialization - 8CG3
| CIST 2451 | Introduction to Networks - CISCO | 4 |
| CIST 2452 | Cisco Switching, Routing & Wireless Essentials | 4 |
| CIST 2453 | Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation | 4 |
| CIST xxxx | CIST Guided Elective (4) | 4 |
Cloud Computing Specialization - 8CH3
CIST Cloud Elective. Select 4 credit hours in consultation with the Program Advisor.
Total Credit Hours: 66