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Networking & System Administration, Associate in Applied Science

Overview

Narrative

The AAS degree in Networking and System Administration will prepare students to use leading tools and technologies to build and maintain new and existing network systems. Through this program, students will study how to activate accounts; implement security controls; install and configure servers, routers and switches; monitor network performance; and troubleshoot problems. Extensive hands-on lab time on real and current equipment will prepare you for a successful career as a Network Specialist, Systems Administrator, Network Engineer, etc.

Salesmanship:

U.S. News & World Report ranks “IT Manager” at #2 among the 10 Best Technology Jobs with a median salary of $159,010 and "Computer Network Architect" at #8 with a median salary of $120,520. At NCC, you’ll gain valuable, marketable skills in data communication, modern computer network architecture and design, server operating systems, network performance analysis, and the latest networking technology. The NCC AAS in IT Networking program will prepare you for leading industry certifications including CCNA, MCSA, A+ and Net+. Depending on your electives, NCC’s IT Networking Program can also prepare you for Security+, CEH, and CISSP certifications.

Career Potential: PC Technician, Network Systems Technician, Network Administrator, IT Manager, Systems Administrator.

Outcomes

Graduates of the program will:

  • Analyze, plan, design, and document IT network specifications to build a corporate network supporting WLAN, LAN, WAN, VoIP and cloud technologies. 
  • Understand layered models (including TCP/IP and OSI) for communications standards and protocols.
  • Install, configure, secure, and manage servers and networking hardware including routers and switches. 
  • Troubleshoot and evaluate common problems; document and implement appropriate network connectivity solutions. 
  • Execute basic security, access control and other policies within the networking architecture. 

Courses

First Semester

COLS101College Success

1 credits
CISC100Information Technology Fundamentals

4 credits
CISC136PC Support and Troubleshooting

4 credits
CISC137Introduction to Networking Hardware

2 credits
General Education Elective*

3 credits
ENGL101English I

3 credits
Total Credit Hours:17

Second Semester

COMM101Introduction to Communication

3 credits
CISC131Cisco Networking I (CCNA)

4 credits
CISC105Desktop Operating Systems

4 credits
General Education Elective*

3 credits
CISC254Server I

3 credits
Total Credit Hours:17

Third Semester

ENGL151TEnglish II

3 credits
OR
ENGL151REnglish II

3 credits
 
CISC267Cisco Networking II (CCNA)

4 credits
OR
CISC255Server II

3 credits
 
MATH
Mathematics Elective (QL) +

3 credits
CISC280GCyberethics

3 credits
CISC286Linux Administration

4 credits
Total Credit Hours:16-17

Fourth Semester

CISC271Cisco Networking III (CCNA)

4 credits
OR
CISC265Windows Server Administration

4 credits
 
CISC251Network Administration and Maintenance

3 credits
 
CISC277Computer & Information Science Practicum

3 credits
OR
Technical Elective ++

3/4 credits
 
General Education Elective*

3 credits
Elective

3 credits
Total Credit Hours:16-17

Total Credit Hours: 66-68

* General Education Electives: Student must take three courses from two different categories (AH, SIT, SSHB) one of which must also be in the diversity category
+Mathematics Elective options: MATH 120, 140, 145, 150, or 160
 ++ Technical Elective Options: CISC 114, 128, or 180

Completion of CISC280G satisfies the Writing Intensive (WI) requirement.

Total Credit Hours: 67-68