2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Jul 10, 2025  
2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook

Computing and Information Technology: Networking-Network Administration, AAS


CODE: CITNNA-AAS     |     TOTAL CREDITS: 62     |     FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: Eligible

This degree is not intended for transfer to UNLV, UNR, or NSU.  Some of the courses may be eligible for transfer depending on the policies of the institution you are transferring to.  Students who wish to transfer should consult with their assigned advising unit.

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


SCHOOL: School of Advanced and Applied Technologies

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.

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Student Learning Outcomes


  1. Differentiate the functions of networking components and protocols.
  2. Assemble a computer networking system.
  3. Specify configuration parameters to include: IP addressing v4 and v6, AAA, QoS prioritization, capacity and redundancy.
  4. Modify operating system configurations in client, server, and intermediary devices.
  5. Optimize operating system configurations in network intermediary devices.

General Education Requirements


TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 22


300-level and above courses cannot be used to satisfy GE requirements.

Mathematics (3 Credits)


NOTE: Your first college-level MATH course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits.

English Composition (3-5 Credits)


NOTE: Your first college-level ENG course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits.

Recommended: ENG 107

Natural Science (3 Credits)


Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science (3 Credits)


Major Requirements


TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS CREDITS: 40


Grades of D+, D, and D- in the major requirements (occupational) area in an Associate of Applied Science degree program will not count toward graduation requirements.