Network Systems Technology, A.S.

Location(s): Highlands Campus, Online Program

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Program Code: 1740

This program provides you with the technical skills needed for Information Technology (IT) careers in computer network management, design, installation, security, forensics, maintenance, and support. This program will utilize virtualization to help you learn the fundamentals of computer hardware, operating systems, and network essentials. It shows you how to install, configure, maintain, troubleshoot, secure, and repair computers and networks. You will be able to administer, configure, connect, plan, maintain, manage, and secure complex local area and wide area networks. This program places high emphasis on completion of leading industry certifications.

Length: 60 credit hours

Required Courses

Fall Term

Total Credit Hours: 13

Spring Term

Total Credit Hours: 12

Summer Term

Total Credit Hours: 5

Fall Term

Total Credit Hours: 12

Spring Term

CET 2794 - Microsoft Directory Services
COP 2170C - Principles of Computer Programming
Humanities Core 3 cr. hrs. *
Mathematics Core 3 cr. hrs. * ^

Total Credit Hours: 12

Summer Term

Total Credit Hours: 6

Note:

*	It is your responsibility to meet with the instructional supervisor or counselor to select the proper course to fulfill this requirement.
^	It may be necessary to first enroll in a lower-level English, math, or reading course depending on college placement test scores.
#	Fundamentals of Speech Communication general education requirement is covered within the Network Systems Technology curriculum for the associate degree.