CSN AAS Computing and Information Technology: Networking-Network Administration Map

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AREA OF STUDY (AOS): Computing and Engineering Technologies

JOB/EMPLOYMENT INFO: www.csn.edu/cetarea

CSN SCHOOL: School of Advanced and Applied Technologies

CSN DEPARTMENT: Department of Computing and Information Technology

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: CIT 112B - Network+
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 4: CIT 114B - IT Essentials
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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

Natural Science (General Education) - Credits 3: EGG 131 - Technical Physics I
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: CIT 129 - Introduction to Programming
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: CIT 173 - Introduction to Linux
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: CIT 211 - Microsoft Operating Systems Management
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 4: CSCO 120 - CCNA - Introduction to Networks
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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

Communication (General Education) - Credits 3: COM 115 - Applied Communication
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: CIT 148 - Beginning Python Programming
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: CIT 217 - Security+
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: CIT 263 - Project Management
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 4: CSCO 121 - CCNA Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials
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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: CSCO 220 - CCNA Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation
Students who complete IS 101 will complete a total of 64 credits for this degree.