CSN AAS Computing and Information Technology: Networking-Cloud Systems 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-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: CIT 114B - IT Essentials
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: CIT 173 - Introduction to Linux
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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

Natural Science (General Education) - Credits 3: EGG 131 - Technical Physics I
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: CIT 112B - Network+
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: CIT 126 - Cloud Computing Fundamentals
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: CIT 129 - Introduction to Programming
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: CIT 211 - Microsoft Operating Systems Management
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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

Communication (General Education) - Credits 3: COM 115 - Applied Communication
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: CIT 180 or CIT 290
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: CIT 213 - Microsoft 365 Security Administration
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: CIT 214 - Microsoft Azure Administration
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: CIT 288 - AWS Cloud Architecting
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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: CIT 174 - Linux System Administration
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: CIT 217 - Security+
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: CIT 289 - Multi-Cloud Administration Capstone
*Students who complete IS 101 will complete a total of 65 credits for this degree.