CIS: Computer Networking Management A.S. Degree - Windows (Full Time, Spring Start) Map

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CIS: Computer Networking Management A.S. Degree - Windows

Full Time

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:: 2024-25
GE Pattern:: local AA/AS
Total Units:: 60
Start Term:: Spring

First Year

Semester 1 (Spring)

16 Units

CAT.	COURSE	TITLE	UNIT	GE AREA
Req	CISC 350	Introduction to Data Communications	1
RE	CISN 119	TCP/IP Protocols	3
Req	CISN 300	Network Systems Administration	3
Req	CISN 302	Intermediate Network Systems Administration	3
Req	CISS 310	Network Security Fundamentals	3
RE	ENGWR 300 / 480 ^H	College Composition	3	IIa WC

Semester 2 (Fall)

15 Units

CAT.	COURSE	TITLE	UNIT	GE AREA
Req	CISC 323	Linux Operating System	1
Req	CISC 361	Information Technology Fundamentals	3
Req	CISN 110	Networking Technologies - Preparation for N+ Certification	2
Req	CISN 111	Intermediate Networking Technologies	2
Req	CISN 307	Windows Active Directory Services	3
GE	STAT 300 / 480 ^H	Introduction to Probability and Statistics	4	IIb MC

Second Year

Semester 3 (Spring)

14 Units

CAT.	COURSE	TITLE	UNIT	GE AREA
Req	CISA 315	Introduction to Electronic Spreadsheets	2
Req	CISC 320	Operating Systems	1
RE	CISP 370	Beginning Visual Basic	4
GE	BUS 312	Workplace Behavior and Ethics	3	IIIb
GE	NUTRI 300	Nutrition	3	IV
GE		any PE activity course	1	IIIa

Semester 4 (Fall)

15 Units

CAT.	COURSE	TITLE	UNIT	GE AREA
Elec	CISS 315	Ethical Hacking	3
Elec	CISS 330	Implementing Internet Security and Firewalls	3
GE	BUS 330	Managing Diversity in the Workplace	3	Vb, VI
GE	MUFHL 308	Introduction to Music: Rock & Roll	3	I
GE	POLS 301 / 481 ^H	Introduction to Government: United States	3	Va

^H honors courses

Explanation of Categories
Req	Required Core	A course that is required for this program
RE	Restricted Elective	A course selected from a list of elective courses specified for this program in the course list in the catalog, which can be replaced with another course from the same list
GE	General Education	A course that fulfills a specific general education requirement for a degree, which can be replaced with another course that meets the same requirement
Elec	Degree Elective	A degree-applicable course that is part of a degree roadmap to ensure that there is a total of at least 60 units, which is a requirement for an associate degree

Graduation Requirement

A course that fulfills a specific graduation requirement which can be replaced by another course that meets the same graduation requirement.

MC = Math Competency

WC = Writing Competency

Career path

Career Options:

network technical support staff
network administrator
network designer
network systems engineer
network troubleshooter
information systems security specialist

Advising Notes:

Students can substitute ESLW 340 for ENGWR 300/480.

Scheduling Notes:

CISN 300 is offered in the 1^st 8 weeks and CISN 302 is offered in the 2^nd 8 weeks, so they can be taken in the same semester.
CISN 110 is offered in the 1^st 8 weeks and CISN 111 is offered in the 2^nd 8 weeks, so they can be taken in the same semester.
CISC 350, 323, and 361 are offered in the 1^st 8 weeks.
CISN 307 is offered in the fall.
This degree can be started in the spring as well. See a counselor to adjust the coursework.

Other Notes:

At the end of the second semester, students qualify for the CIS: Comptuer Networking Management certificate, with a Windows concentration.
This degree, with a Windows concentration, helps prepare students for Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and/or Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification.

Published April 12, 2024

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