2023-2024 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Nov 24, 2024  
2023-2024 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CSN AAS Computing and Information Technology: Networking-Network 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-Network 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-NETWORK ADMINISTRATION: DESCRIPTION
Coursework in this degree emphasizes theoretical knowledge, applied skills and business skills used by employees in computer network administration operations. Graduating students will be prepared to design, implement, and maintain wired and wireless computer networks. Hands-on and virtual lab components are used to augment and reinforce classroom and online coursework. Course learning outcomes parallels exam objectives for industry certifications offered by Cisco CCNA and CompTIA.

 

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 100  or ENG 101  or ENG 107  or ENG 110  or ENG 113  

  • 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 3:   
  • Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 4:   
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Semester #2 (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

  • Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

      Recommended Courses

Semester #3 (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

  • Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

      Recommended Courses

Semester #4 (14 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 Elective (Special Program) - Credits 3:
  • CIT 290  or CSCO 105B  

  • Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3:   
  • Students who complete IS 101 will complete a total of 64 credits for this degree.