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Systems Administration/Networking – Associate of Applied Science

Graduation Checksheet (MS Word) 

Learn to install and administer small computer systems; or study networking technologies such as CISCO, Microsoft and Novell. Courses also prepare students for industry-standard certification exams. Complete this program by taking classes exclusively on evenings/weekends, or in any combination of daytime and evening classes.

What can I do with this degree?
Career options:
Administer microcomputer systems; administer CISCO, Microsoft or Novell systems.

Academic options: While this degree does not transfer to a 4-year university, some of the required classes are transferable.

Locations:  East Campus, West Campus

Department/Contact Information:  Division Dean: 206-7694 (East Campus),  206-6996 (West Campus)

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Department faculty approval is recommended in the selection of Concentration.

General Education Requirements
This section lists general education requirements that are not fulfilled by core or support courses. *  Select courses to fulfill C or G requirements.**
Reading Requirement: complete this requirement before enrolling in general education courses
Communication Requirement 6
Humanities and Social Science Requirement 6
Subtotal 12
Required Core Courses
Course # Course Title Credits
CIS 103 Microsoft Windows XP Professional Administration 4
CIS 119 Network Essentials 3-5
 or CIS 170   Cisco I: Networking Fundamentals   
CIS 136   Microcomputer Components 3
CIS 137    Introduction to the UNIX Operating System 3
CIS 220 Novell NetWare Networking and Administration 4
CIS 221    Microsoft Windows Server 4
CIS 225    Linux (UNIX) System and Network Administration 4
Subtotal 25-27
Required Support Courses
MAT 122   Intermediate Algebra 3
MGT 124 Small Business Management 3
PHI 120     Introduction to Logic 3
Subtotal 9
Core Concentrations: complete courses in one of the concentrations below. 
Small Computer Systems Administrator Concentration:
CIS 129     Programming and Problem Solving I 5
CIS 162     Database Design and Development 4
CIS 187     Data Processing Projects I 1-3
CIS 280     Systems Analysis and Design: Concepts and Tools 4
CIS 281    Systems Analysis and Design: Applications 3
   Elective: complete 6-10 credits from the following - ACC 101, 102;
CIS 141, 199, 241, 250, 265, 269, 278, 279, 299.
6-10
Subtotal 23-29
Administrator Concentration:
 CIS 170    CISCO I Networking Fundamentals 5
 CIS 171    CISCO II Networking Routing Fundamentals 5
 CIS 172   CISCO III Advanced Routing and Switching 5
 CIS 173 CISCO IV Project Based Learning 5
 CIS 222  Implementing Windows Network Infrastructure 4
 CIS 223 Implementing Windows Directory Services 4
 CIS 224 Designing Windows Network Security 4
 CIS 226 Advanced Linux Networking 4
Subtotal 36
Total 69-84

* The following required courses fulfill general education requirements: Analysis and Critical Thinking – MAT 122 and PHI 120; Computer and Information Literacy - core courses fulfill this requirement.

** In the general education categories, select courses so that at least one course is marked "C" (cultural diversity) or "G" (global awareness).