• Associate in Applied Science Linux Networking Administration
• Certificate of Completion in Linux Associate
• Certificate of Completion in Linux Networking Administration
• Certificate of Completion in Linux Professional
• Associate of Applied Science in Networking System Administration
• Certificate of Completion in Network Administration: Cisco Network Professional
• Certificate of Completion in Network Administration:
Microsoft Windows Server
Department Chairperson: Preston Cameron Contact: (480) 461-7714
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Linux Networking Administration is designed to help prepare students for a variety of industry-recognized Linux certification exams as well as provide practical hands-on skills for the workplace. The program includes a core of Linux classes including Linux Operating System Basics, System Administration, Network Administration and Network Security. These classes will help develop a student’s knowledge and skill level in preparation for employment or to improve professional skills. Major Code: 3013 Total Credits: 60-64 Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for all courses required within the program.
Required Courses: Credits: 24-25
+ BPC170 Computer Maintenance I: A+ Prep 3
CIS126DL Linux Operating System 3
+ CIS238DL Linux System Administration 3
+ CIS239DL Linux Shell Scripting 3
+ CIS240DL Linux Network Administration 3
+ CIS271DL Linux Security 3
+ CIS190 Introduction to Local Area Networks (3) OR CNT140Aa Cisco Networking Fundamentals (4) OR
MST140 Microsoft Networking Essentials (3) 3-4 MST150++ Microsoft Windows Professional (Any module) 3 Restricted Electives: Credits: 14
Selected courses will not apply in both the Required Courses area and the Restricted Electives area
BPC110 Computer Usage and Applications (3) OR CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) 3 + BPC270 Microcomputer Maintenance II 3 + BPC273 Advanced Server Computer
Maintenance: Server+Prep 3
CIS121AH Microsoft PowerShell/Command Line Operations 3 + CIS197 VMware ESXI Server Enterprise 4 + CIS226AL Internet/Intranet Server Administration-Linux 3 + CIS241DL Apache Web Server Administration (Linux/Unix) 3 + CIS250 Management of Information Systems 3 + CIS270 Essentials of Network and Information Security 3 + CIS274DL Linux Enterprise Network Security 3
+ CIS275DL Linux Capstone 3
+ CIS296WC Cooperative Education 3
+ CIS290++ Computer Information Systems Internship 1-3
+ CIS298AC Special Projects 3
+ CIS190 Introduction to Local Area Networks (3) CNT140 Cisco Networking Basics (4) OR
MST140 Microsoft Networking Essentials (3) OR 3-4
+ CNT150AA Cisco Routing Protocols and Concepts 4 + CNT160AA Cisco Local Area Networking
(LAN) Switching and Wireless 4
+ CNT170AA Cisco Accessing the Wide-Area Network (WAN) 4 MST150++ Microsoft Windows
(any MST150 suffixed course) 3
+ MST155++ Implementing Windows Network Infrastructure (3) OR + MST155DA Windows Server Network
Infrastructure Configuration (4) 3-4 + MST157 Implementing Windows Directory Services (3) OR + MST157DA Active Directory Windows
Server Configuration (4) 3-4
+ MST158DA Windows Server Administration 4 General Education: Credits: 22-25
First-Year Composition
+ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR
+ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND +ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR
+ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 6 Oral Communication
Any approved general education course from the Oral
Communication area. 3
Critical Reading
+CRE101 College Critical Reading (3) OR
Equivalent as indicated by assessment. 0-3 Mathematics
+MAT102 Mathematical Concepts/Applications (3) OR Satisfactory completion of a higher level
mathematics course 3
Humanities and Fine Arts
Any approved general education course from the
Humanities and Fine Arts area. 3
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Any approved general education course from the
Social and Behavioral Sciences area. 3 Natural Sciences
Any approved general education course from the
Natural Sciences area. 4
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Linux Associate is designed to help prepare students for a variety of industry-recognized Linux certification exams as well as provide practical hands-on skills for the workplace. The program includes a core of Linux classes including Linux Operating System Basics, System Administration, Network Administration and Network Security. These classes will help develop a student’s knowledge and skill level in preparation for employment or for improve current professional skills. Objectives for a variety of industry certifications are encompassed within course and program objectives. Major Code: 5219 Total Credits: 24
Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for all courses required within the program.
Required Courses: Credits: 12
CIS126DL Linux Operating System (3) OR
+ CIS238DL Linux System Administration 3 + CIS240DL Linux Network Administration 3
+ CIS271DL Linux Security 3
Restricted Electives: Credits: 12
+ BPC170 Computer Maintenance I: A+ Prep 3 + BPC270 Computer Maintenance II: A+ Technician 3 CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems 3 CIS121AH Microsoft PowerShell/Command Line Operations 3
+ CIS197 VMware ESXI Server Enterprise 4 + CIS226AL Internet/Intranet Server Administration-Linux 3
+ CIS239DL Linux Shell Scripting 3
+ CIS241DL Apache Web Server Administration (Linux/Unix) 3 + CIS270 Essentials of Network and Information Security 3 + CIS274DL Linux Enterprise Network Security 3
+ CIS275DL Linux Capstone 3
CIS280 Current Topics in Computing 3
+ CIS290++ Computer Information Systems
Internship (any suffixed course) 1-3 + CIS190 Introduction to Local Area Networks (3) OR CNT140 Cisco Networking Basics (4) OR
MST140 Microsoft Networking Essentials (3) 3-4 + CNT150AA Cisco Networking Router Technologies 4 MST150++ Microsoft Windows Professional
(any suffixed course) 3
+ MST155++ Implementing Windows Network Infrastructure (3) OR + MST155DA Windows Server Network
Infrastructure Configuration (4) 3-4 The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Linux Networking Administration is designed to help prepare students for a variety of industry-recognized Linux certification exams as well as provide practical hands-on skills for the workplace. The program includes a core of Linux classes including Linux Operating System Basics, System Administration, Network Administration and Network Security. These classes will help develop a student’s knowledge and skill level in preparation for employment or for improving current professional skills. Objectives for a variety of industry certifications are encompassed within course and program objectives. Major Code: 5225 Total Credits: 36-37 Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for all courses required within the program.
Required Courses: Credits: 24-25
+ BPC170 Computer Maintenance I: A+ Prep 3
CIS126DL Linux Operating System 3
+ CIS238DL Linux System Administration 3
+ CIS239DL Linux Shell Scripting 3
+ CIS240DL Linux Network Administration 3
+ CIS271DL Linux Security 3
+ CIS190 Introduction to Local Area Networks (3) OR CNT140 Cisco Networking Basics (4) OR
MST140 Microsoft Networking Essentials (3) 3-4 MST150++ Microsoft Windows Professional (Any module.) 3 Restricted Electives: Credits: 12
BPC110 Computer Usage and Applications (3) OR CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) 3 + BPC270 Microcomputer Maintenance II 3 + BPC273 Advanced Server Computer
Maintenance: Server+Prep 3
+ CIS197 VMware ESXI Server Enterprise 4 CIS121AH Microsoft PowerShell/Command Line Operations 3 + CIS226AL Internet/Intranet Server Administration-Linux 3 + CIS241DL Apache Web Server Administration (Linux/Unix) 3 + CIS250 Management of Information Systems 3 + CIS270 Essentials of Network and Information Security 3 + CIS274DL Linux Enterprise Network Security 3
+ CIS275DL Linux Capstone 3
CIS280 Current Topics in Computing 3
+ CIS296WC Cooperative Education 3
+ CIS290++ Computer Information Systems
Internship (any suffixed course) 1-3
+ CIS190 Introduction to Local Area Networks (3) OR CNT140AA Cisco Networking Fundamentals (4) OR MST140 Microsoft Networking Essentials (3) 3-4
+ CNT150AA Cisco Routing Protocols and Concepts 4 + CNT160AA Cisco Local Area Networking (LAN)
Switching and Wireless 4
+ CNT170AA Cisco Accessing the Wide-Area Network (WAN) 4 MST150++ Microsoft Windows
(any MST150 suffixed course) 3
+ MST155++ Implementing Windows Network Infrastructure (3) OR + MST155DA Windows Server Network
Infrastructure Configuration (4) 3-4 + MST157 Implementing Windows Directory Services (3) OR + MST157DA Active Directory Windows
Server Configuration (4) 3-4
+ MST158DA Windows Server Administration 4 The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Linux Professional program is designed to help prepare students for a variety of industry-recognized Linux certification exams as well as provide practical hands-on skills for the workplace. The program includes a core of Linux classes including Linux operating system basics, System Administration, Network Administration and Network Security. These classes will ensure a student’s knowledge and skill level in preparation for employment or to improve current professional skills. Objectives for a variety of industry certifications are encompassed within course and program objectives. Major Code: 5204 Total Credits: 12
Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for all courses required within the program.
Required Courses: Credits: 6
CIS126DL Linux Operating System 3
+ CIS238DL Linux System Administration 3 Restricted Electives: Credits: 6
+ BPC170 Computer Maintenance I: A+ Prep 3 + BPC273 Advanced Server Computer
Maintenance: Server+ Prep 3
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems 3 + CIS197 VMware ESXI Server Enterprise 4 CIS121AH Microsoft PowerShell/Command Line Operations 3 + CIS225AL Internet/Intranet Server Administration-Linux 3
+ CIS239DL Linux Shell Scripting 3
+ CIS240DL Linux Network Administration 3 + CIS241DL Apache Web Server Administration (Linux/Unix) 3 + CIS270 Essentials of Network and Information Security 3
+ CIS271DL Linux Security 3
+ CIS190 Introduction to Local Area Networks (3) OR CNT140 Cisco Networking Basics (4) OR
MST140 Microsoft Networking Essentials (3) 3-4 + CNT150AA Cisco Networking Router Technologies 4 MST150++ Microsoft Windows Professional
(any suffixed course) 3
CIS280 Current Topics in Computing 3
+ CIS290++ Computer Information Systems
Internship (any suffixed course) 1-3
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Networking System Administration provides students with background knowledge and skills required for learning the specific tasks and industry recognized standards associated with computer networks and data communications. The student will develop skills and knowledge required to perform local area network administration and management. The curriculum combines course in network administration with a General Education component. Major Code: 3208 Total Credits: 63-66
Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses within the program. The Network core courses will also prepare students towards certification in Microsoft and Novell.
Program Prerequisites: Credits: -3
CRE101 College Critical Reading (3) OR
Equivalent by assessment 0-3
Required Courses: Credits: 26-27
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) OR BPC110 Computer Usage and Applications (3) 3 + BPC170 Computer Maintenance I: A+ Essentials Prep 3 + BPC270 Computer Maintenance II: A+ Technician Prep 3 CIS126++ Linux Operating System (Any module) 3 + MST150++ Microsoft Windows Professional (Any module) 3 + CIS266 Network Integration Capstone 4 + CIS270 Essentials of Network and
Information Security (3) OR
CNT205 Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (4) OR CIS271DL Linux Security (3) 3-4
CNT140AA Cisco Networking Fundamentals 4 Restricted Electives: Credits: 15
Students should select 15 credits from the following, except any courses to satisfy Required Courses area
+ CIS163AA Java Programming: Level I 3
+ CIS238DL Linux System Administration 3
+ CIS239DL Linux Shell Scripting 3
+ CIS240DL Linux Network Administration 3 + CIS247DA Cyber Forensics and Incident Handling 3 + CIS270 Essentials of Network and Information Security 3
+ CIS271DL Linux Security 3
+ MST150++ Microsoft Windows Professional (Any module) 3 + MST155DA Windows Server Network
Infrastructure Configuration 4
+ MST157DA Active Directory Windows Server Configuration 4 MST158DA Windows Server Administration 4
+ CNT150AA Cisco Routing Protocols and Concepts 4 + CNT160AA Cisco Local Area Networking
(LAN) Switching and Wireless 4
+ CNT170AA Cisco Accessing the Wide-Area Network (WAN) 4 + CNT2++++ Any CNT200 level prefixed course 4
General Education: Credits: 22-24 First-Year Composition
ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR
ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND
ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR
ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 6 Oral Communication
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR
COM225 Public Speaking (3) OR
COM230 Small Group Communication (3) 3 Critical Reading
Met by program prerequisites. 0
Mathematics
MAT142 College Mathematics (3) OR
Satisfactory completion of a higher level mathematics course 3-5
Humanities and Fine Arts
PHI214 Business Ethics (3) OR
Any approved general education course in the
Humanities and Fine Arts Area 3
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Any approved general education course in the
Social and Behavioral Sciences Area 3
Natural Sciences
Any approved general education course in the
Natural Sciences Area 4
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Network Administration:
Cisco Network Professional will equip students with marketable skills for learning the specific tasks and industry-recognized standards associated with network professional who can install, configure, and troubleshoot local and wide area networks for enterprise organizations with networks comprised of 100 to 500 or more nodes. The coursework emphasizes security, converged networks, quality of service (QoS), virtual private networks (VPN), broadband technologies, and integrating technologies in the network infrastructure. The program also prepares students to complete the required certification tests in Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification, which indicates advanced or journeyman knowledge of networks. Major Code:
5328 Total Credits: 16
Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for all courses within the program. The Network core courses will also prepare students towards certification in Microsoft and Novell.
Program Prerequisites: Credits: 0-4 CNT170AA Cisco Accessing the Wide-Area
Network (WAN) (4) OR
Cisco Certificated Network Associate (CCNA) Industry Certification 0-4 Required Courses: Credits: 16
+ CNT200 CCNP ROUTE: Implementing Cisco IP Routing 4 + CNT202 Cisco Secure Firewall
Appliance Configuration (4) OR
+ CNT205 Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (4) OR + CNT206 Cisco Certified Network Associate Wireless (4) OR + CNT208 Cisco Certified Network Associate Voice (4) 4 + CNT220 CCNP SWITCH: Implementing
Cisco IP Switching 4
+ CNT231 CCNP TSHOOT: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Cisco IP Networks 4
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Network Administration:
Microsoft Windows Server provides students with background knowledge and skills required for learning the specific tasks and industry recognized standards associated with computer networks and data communications. This program also prepares students to complete the required certification tests for Microsoft Administrator. Major Code: 5124 Total Credits: 18
Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for all courses within the program. The Network core courses will also prepare students towards certification in Microsoft and Novell.
Program Prerequisites: Credits: 0-3
CRE101 College Critical Reading (3) OR
Equivalent as indicated by assessment 0-3 Required Courses: Credits: 18
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) OR BPC110 Computer Usage and Applications (3) 3 MST150 Microsoft Windows Professional (3) OR
MST150++ Microsoft Windows (any module) (3) 3 + MST152 Microsoft Windows Server (4) OR
+ MST152DA Microsoft Windows 2000 Server (4) OR + MST152DB Microsoft Windows 2003 Server (4) OR
+ MST158DA Windows Server Administration (4) 4 + MST155DA Windows Server Network
Infrastructure Configuration 4
+ MST157DA Active Directory Windows Server Configuration 4