Network Administration, A.A.A.S.

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Academic Program Code: 147

This program provides students the skills needed to successfully seek employment as a local area network (LAN) support specialist, network administrator, or computer support specialist. This program will prepare the graduate with the technical knowledge and skills required to design, install, administer, and maintain LANs and WANs. The curriculum will be explored through classroom theory and practical application in a lab environment, including network operating systems and network systems designs and implementation. The courses in this program will cover topics directly related to certification exams from Microsoft, Cisco, and CompTia.

General Education Courses

Select a minimum of 15 credit hours of course work from the General Education Course list. Course work must be selected as directed from the areas below.

English Composition and Communications

EN 101 - English Composition I Credit Hours: 3
Select one (1) course from the list below.
EN 102 - English Composition II Credit Hours: 3
COM 131 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
COM 135 - Interpersonal Communication Credit Hours: 3

Humanities

Select one (1) Humanities General Education Elective.

Humanities General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course

Social Sciences

Select one (1) Social Sciences General Education Elective.

Social Sciences General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course

Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Nat Sci Lab/Non Lab General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course
OR
Mathematics General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course

General Education Total Credit Hours

15 (minimum)

Program Courses

CIS 100 - Introduction to Computer Information Systems Credit Hours: 3
CIS 116 - Introduction to Computer Programming Credit Hours: 3
CIS 132 - Linux I Credit Hours: 3
CIS 135 - Microcomputer Operating Systems Credit Hours: 3
CIS 175 - Introduction to Networks (CCNA I) Credit Hours: 3
CIS 176 - Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials (CCNA II) Credit Hours: 3
CIS 178 - Principles of Info Security Credit Hours: 3
CIS 232 - Linux II Credit Hours: 3
CIS 233 - Network+ Credit Hours: 3
CIS 237 - Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure Credit Hours: 3
CIS 238 - Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services Credit Hours: 3
CIS 265 - Computer Servicing I / A+ Hardware Credit Hours: 3
CIS 266 - Computer Servicing II / A+ Software Credit Hours: 3
CIS 271 - Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation (CCNA III) Credit Hours: 3

Open Elective Courses

In addition to the above coursework, you may need to take at least one additional GRCC course to complete your degree. The number of elective credit hours that you will need to complete this program will depend on the number of credit hours that remain in order for you to reach the 60 credits needed to graduate. For assistance in developing an academic plan, please see a GRCC advisor or faculty member.

Open Elective - Variable Credit Hours: varies by course

Total Credit Hours

Course Discontinuations

CIS 234 and CIS 235 have been discontinued and will no longer appear in the academic catalog after the 23.24 academic year. If these courses are still needed to complete this degree, you may take one additional GRCC course to complete your degree (Open Course Elective). Contact the CIS Department Head if you have additional questions.

In What Order Should I Take Classes?

Please select courses from the Priority I list. Select courses based on the number of credits you are taking in the semester, for example, if you are a part time student you do not have to take all of the courses listed. If you are unable to schedule Priority I courses, move to and select from the list of Priority II, Priority III, and Priority IV courses.

Priority I	Priority II
EN 101 - English Composition I General Education - Natural Sciences/Mathematics CIS 100 - Introduction to Computer Information Systems CIS 116 - Introduction to Computer Programming CIS 132 - Linux I	EN 102 - English Composition II OR COM 131 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking OR COM 135 - Interpersonal Communication CIS 135 - Microcomputer Operating Systems CIS 175 - Introduction to Networks (CCNA I) CIS 178 - Principles of Info Security CIS 232 - Linux II
Priority III	Priority IV
General Education Elective Course CIS 176 - Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials (CCNA II) CIS 233 - Network+ CIS 237 - Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure CIS 265 - Computer Servicing I / A+ Hardware	General Education Elective Course CIS 238 - Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services CIS 266 - Computer Servicing II / A+ Software CIS 271 - Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation (CCNA III) Open Elective Courses

NOTE: This priority schedule assumes the student is prepared to take the courses listed. If prerequisites are required, additional semesters may be required to complete this degree.

Meet with an Academic Program Advisor and consult my Academic Progress for specific degree requirements.