2023-2024 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    May 20, 2024  
2023-2024 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CSN AAS Computing and Information Technology: Networking-Cloud Systems Administration Map


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WHO SHOULD USE THIS ACADEMIC MAP
This academic map should be used by CSN students who are completing the Computing and Information Technology: Networking-Cloud Systems Administration, AAS.
 
HOW THIS ACADEMIC MAP IS SET UP
The academic map is designed to provide students with the optimal route to earning an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. Students who cannot take the map’s recommended number of credits each semester will take longer to complete the degree, graduate and transfer.
 
CSN AAS COMPUTING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: NETWORKING-CLOUD SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION: DESCRIPTION

This program is designed to provide an opportunity to establish a technical foundation in creating scalable, highly available cloud computing solutions. Students will deploy and maintain multi-cloud services that are responsive to information and computing technology workload needs following best practices in cloud security, cost, and reliability. Coverage includes the management and security of devices and data connecting to cloud services.   Graduates are prepared for positions as entry-level Systems Administrator, Cloud Support Specialist, Cloud Technician or Cloud Solutions Architect Associate.

This course of study prepares students to take industry-recognized certifications from CompTIA, Microsoft and Amazon Web Services. 


 

Semester #1 (16-19 Total Minimum Credit Hours)


Semester Notes
  • Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
  • Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.
 
Semester Milestones
  • Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

      Recommended Courses
  • Mathematics (General Education) - Credits 3:  ET 111B   or MATH 116  or above (*except MATH 122/123)
  • English (General Education) - Credits 3:  ENG 107  
  • Human Relations (General Education) - Credits 3:  See a counselor or advisor for course selection
  • Digital Literacy (Special Program) - Credits 0-3:  IS 100B  or IS 101 *
  • Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 4:   
  • Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3:   
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Semester #2 (15 Total Minimum Credit Hours)


Semester Notes
  • Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
  • Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.
 
Semester Milestones
  • Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

      Recommended Courses

Semester #3 (15 Total Minimum Credit Hours)


Semester Notes
  • Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
  • Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.
 
Semester Milestones
  • Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

      Recommended Courses

Semester #4 (16 Total Minimum Credit Hours)


Semester Notes
  • Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
  • Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.
 
Semester Milestones
  • APPLY FOR GRADUATION by the deadline. Click www.csn.edu/graduation for more information on applying for graduation.

    Recommended Courses
  • Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science Elective (General Education) - Credits 3:​  See a counselor or advisor for course selection
  • U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (General Education) - Credits 4:  HIST 100  or PSC 101  
  • Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3:   
  • Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3:   
  • Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3:   
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    *Students who complete IS 101  will complete a total of 65 credits for this degree.