Apr 05, 2025

2025-2026 College Catalog

HELP

2025-2026 College Catalog

Network Administration and Support, A.A.S.

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

Program code: T.CNA.AAS

Graduation requirement: 64-66 credit hours

The Computer Network System Administrator program prepares students to manage and administer the computer networks of small to medium-sized enterprises.

Students will learn to use a variety of operating systems; use, install, and maintain networks; program routers and switches; develop networking software; and develop and study documentation used to manage a network. Students will receive extensive hands-on experience.

Program Notes

Students planning to transfer to a 4-year institution should take COM 103 as a Communications elective; those planning to enter the workforce upon graduation are recommended to take COM 120 .
Successful completion of CSC 117 earns the student a Google-issued industry-recognized credential as an IT support professional.

Graduation Requirements

Program Courses (43-45 credit hours)

CIS 112 - Computing Essentials 4 credit hours
OR CSC 117 - Google IT Support Professional 6 credit hours
CIS 298 - Work Experience 2 credit hours
CSC 115 - Networking I - Routers and Switches 3 credit hours
CSC 116 - Networking II - WAN Connectivity 3 credit hours
CSC 118 - Introduction to Linux 3 credit hours
CSC 130 - Introduction to Computer Networks 3 credit hours
CSC 133 - PC Hardware and OS Maintenance 4 credit hours
CSC 150 - Wireless Networking and Emerging Technologies 3 credit hours
CSC 151 - MS OS Workstation 3 credit hours
CSC 153 - MS OS Server 3 credit hours
CSC 159 - MS Network Administrator 3 credit hours
CSC 171 - Linux Installation and Administration 3 credit hours
CSC 251 - Advanced Topics in Computer Security 3 credit hours
CSC 271 - Linux Networking and Security 3 credit hours

Program Electives (6 credit hours)

Choose courses to complete the minimum 64 credit hours required for the program.

CIS 122 - Introduction to Computer Programming 4 credit hours
CIS 134 - Spreadsheet Applications (MS Excel) 3 credit hours
CSC 140 - Computer Science I (Java) 3 credit hours
CSC 155 - Systems Development 3 credit hours

General Education Courses (15 credit hours)

Social/Behavioral Sciences electives and/or Humanities/Fine Arts electives - 6 credit hours

MAT 108 - Introduction to Applied Statistics 3 credit hours

Communications electives - 6 credit hours

Complete one course from each group:

Group one
ENG 101 - Composition I 3 credit hours
ENG 111 - Workplace Writing 3 credit hours
Group two
ENG 102 - Composition II 3 credit hours
COM 103 - Introduction to Public Speaking 3 credit hours
COM 120 - Interpersonal Communication 3 credit hours
COM 140 - Voice and Diction 3 credit hours
COM 200 - Leadership and Small Group Communication 3 credit hours
COM 205 - Business and Professional Communication 3 credit hours

Suggested Full-time Sequence

1st Semester (Fall)

CIS 112 - Computing Essentials 4 credit hours
OR CSC 117 - Google IT Support Professional 6 credit hours
CSC 118 - Introduction to Linux 3 credit hours
CSC 130 - Introduction to Computer Networks 3 credit hours
CSC 133 - PC Hardware and OS Maintenance 4 credit hours
Communications elective

2nd Semester (Spring)

CSC 115 - Networking I - Routers and Switches 3 credit hours
CSC 116 - Networking II - WAN Connectivity 3 credit hours
CSC 151 - MS OS Workstation 3 credit hours
MAT 108 - Introduction to Applied Statistics 3 credit hours
Social/Behavioral Sciences or Humanities/Fine Arts elective

3rd Semester (Fall)

CSC 150 - Wireless Networking and Emerging Technologies 3 credit hours
CSC 153 - MS OS Server 3 credit hours
CSC 171 - Linux Installation and Administration 3 credit hours
Program elective
Communications elective

4th Semester (Spring)

CSC 159 - MS Network Administrator 3 credit hours
CSC 251 - Advanced Topics in Computer Security 3 credit hours
CSC 271 - Linux Networking and Security 3 credit hours
Program elective
Social/Behavioral Sciences or Humanities/Fine Arts elective

Summer

CIS 298 - Work Experience 2 credit hours

Back to Top | Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |