Description
The Information Technology and Network Systems program prepares students to manage a modern computer network system. Students will gain an understanding of virtualization through a hands-on approach of learning computer architecture, big data storage, and server-side operations. Students who successfully complete this program are eligible to sit for a variety of certifications, including the A+, Network+, Linux+, Security+, Microsoft MCSA (Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate), Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching (CCNA R/S) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified Cloud Practitioner.
Objectives
The program will provide the student with an understanding of operating systems and network infrastructure for both single and multi-user environments. In addition, students will be introduced to technologies rapidly emerging in the information technology field. Students will be prepared for entry-level technical positions in the areas of network administration, server and client administration, big-data administration, and information security.
Admission Requirements
- Have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
- Pass the entrance examination
- Background check where applicable
Information Technology and Network Systems Associate in Applied Science Degree
Campus Information
Method of Delivery
Course Outline
To receive an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Information Technology and Network Systems, students must complete 36.0 semester credit hours in their major and 24.0 semester credit hours in general education courses for a total of 60.0 semester credit hours. This degree program can be completed in 20 months for full-time students.
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Core Courses: 36.0 credit hours
General Education Courses (24.0 credit hours)
Credit hours in parenthesis indicate the required number of credit hours in each discipline. The courses listed are not all inclusive.
Behavioral/Social Science (6.0 credit hours)
Communications (3.0 credit hours)
Computers (3.0 credit hours)
English (3.0 credit hours)
Humanities/Fine Arts (3.0 credit hours)
Mathematics (3.0 credit hours)
Natural Science (3.0 credit hours)
Cloud and Information Technologies Associate of Science Degree
Campus Information
Method of Delivery
Course Outline
To receive an Associate of Science Degree in Cloud Information and Technologies, students must complete 36.0 credit hours in their major and 24.0 credits in the General Education courses for a total of 60.0 credit hours (1284 clock hours). This degree program can be completed in 20 months for full-time students or in 32 months for part-time students.
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Core Courses: 36.0 credit hours
General Education Courses (24.0 credit hours)
Credit hours in parenthesis indicate the required number of credit hours in each discipline. The courses listed are not all inclusive.
Communications (3.0 credit hours)
Computers (3.0 credit hours)
English (3.0 credit hours)
Humanities/Fine Arts (3.0 credit hours)
Mathematics (3.0 credit hours)
Natural Science (6.0 credit hours)
The following Natural Science Lab Courses are also available:
