NS13 Networking Specialist, Associate of Applied Science Degree
Offered at the Griffin Campus and Henry Site
| Program Entrance Term: |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Minimum Length of Program: |
6 Terms |
| Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: |
66 |
Program Description
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.
Admission Requirements
- Submit completed application and application fee;
- Be at least 16 years of age;
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post - secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope;
- Meet assessment requirements.
Prerequisites
All Prerequisite courses must be completed with at least a ‘C’ grade.
Course Expiration
To ensure that students graduate with current skills in Computer Information Systems all CIST courses must be taken within five years prior to graduation. Courses older than five years must be retaken. Courses transferred from other colleges also follow the five year rule.
Please refer to the list of CIS Electives for the Networking Degree. All Networking Degree Students will be required to take 4 CIS Electives.
The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.
Please note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See program advisor for any questions.
Program Courses
Choose one Networking Specialization:
Microsoft Windows Specialization
First Term
Second Term
Natural Sciences/Mathematics Elective - Choose one: (Required)
MATH 1100: Course will be accepted when transferred in from another institution with a grade of a “C” or better but may not be offered at this institution.
Third Term
Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective - Choose one: (Required)
Fourth Term
| CIST 2412 | Microsoft Server Installation and Maintenance | 4 |
| Specific Occupational Elective (3) | |
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - Choose one: (Required)
Fifth Term
| CIST 2413 | Microsoft Server Networking | 4 |
| Specific Occupational Elective (3) | |
General Core Elective: (Required)
Choose one non-repetitive course from Area I, II, III or IV (see General Education Core Classes in this catalog)
Sixth Term
| CIST 2414 | Windows Server Identity Services | 4 |
| Specific Occupational Elective (4) | |
| Specific Occupational Elective (4) | |
CISCO CCNA Specialization
First Term
Second Term
Natural Sciences/Mathematics Elective - Choose one: (Required)
MATH 1100: Course will be accepted when transferred in from another institution with a grade of a “C” or better but may not be offered at this institution.
Third Term
Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective - Choose one: (Required)
Fourth Term
| CIST 2452 | Cisco Routing and Switching Essentials | 4 |
| Specific Occupational Elective (3) | |
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - Choose one: (Required)
Fifth Term
| CIST 2453 | Cisco Scaling Networks | 4 |
| Specific Occupational Elective (3) | |
General Core Elective: (Required)
Choose one non-repetitive course from Area I, II, III or IV (see General Education Core Classes in this catalog).
Sixth Term
| CIST 2454 | Cisco Connecting Networks | 4 |
| Specific Occupational Elective (4) | |
| Specific Occupational Elective (4) | |
Linux Specialization
First Term
Second Term
Natural Sciences/Mathematics Elective - Choose one: (Required)
MATH 1100: Course will be accepted when transferred in from another institution with a grade of a “C” or better but may not be offered at this institution.
Third Term
Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective - Choose one: (Required)
Fourth Term
| CIST 2432 | UNIX/Linux Server | 4 |
| Specific Occupational Elective (3) | |
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - Choose one: (Required)
Fifth Term
| CIST 2433 | UNIX/Linux Advanced Server | 4 |
| Specific Occupational Elective (3) | |
General Core Elective: (Required)
Choose one non-repetitive course from Area I, II, III or IV (see General Education Core Classes in this catalog).
Sixth Term
| CIST 2434 | UNIX/Linux Scripting | 4 |
| Specific Occupational Elective (4) | |
| Specific Occupational Elective (4) | |
Microsoft Windows Specialization and CISCO CCNA Specialization
If students choose to take both Networking specializations together: be advised the credit hours are 72.
First Term
Second Term
Natural Sciences/Mathematics Elective - Choose one: (Required)
MATH 1100: Course will be accepted when transferred in from another institution with a grade of a “C” or better but may not be offered at this institution.
Third Term
Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective - Choose one: (Required)
Fourth Term
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - Choose one: (Required)
Fifth Term
Sixth Term
General Core Elective: (Required)
Choose one non-repetitive course from Area I, II, III or IV (see General Education Core Classes in this catalog).
Specific Occupational Electives
Required
Programming courses approved by Advisor
Note: It is suggested that students take both of the networking specialty tracks. This will meet the requirements of the networking electives.