Network Systems Management, AAS (AAS.NETWSM)

Associate in Applied Science in Network Systems Management

60 Credit Hours

This degree program prepares students for entry-level or higher positions as help desk and PC support, network administrators, network managers, network designers, network engineers, system administrators, routing and switching specialists, Linux/UNIX system administrators, or network security specialists. Students can acquire basic skills in several information technology disciplines or focus on one discipline, such as Cisco, Cloud, Linux, or Microsoft System Administration, to develop the higher-level skill sets of a specialist in one or more of these concentrations. Students choose a career path to design the degree program that fits their job requirements and professional goals. Most courses help students prepare for individual IT vendor or vendor-neutral certification exams. The Network Systems Management Department is an academy partner with Cisco, Microsoft, VMware, CompTIA, Linux Red Hat, and Amazon Web Services (AWS).

General Education Core Requirements

ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
MAT 110 - College Algebra Credit: 3
or
MAT 120 - Probability and Statistics Credit: 3
or
MAT 155 - Contemporary Mathematics Credit: 3
REQ HUM Select from
Humanities
Credit: 3
REQ SSC Select from
Behavioral/Social Sciences
Credit: 3
REQ GEN Select from
General Education
(CPT 101 Recommended) Credit: 3

Total: 15

Major Requirements

CPT 209 - Computer Systems Management Credit: 3
ENG 260 - Advanced Technical Communications Credit: 3
or
MGT 270 - Managerial Communication Credit: 3
IST 165 - Implementing and Administering Windows Directory Services Credit: 3
IST 166 - Network Fundamentals Credit: 3
IST 190 - Linux Essentials Credit: 3
IST 198 - Cloud Essentials Credit: 3
IST 201 - Cisco Internetworking Concepts Credit: 3
IST 202 - Cisco Router Configuration Credit: 3
IST 203 - Advanced Cisco Router Configuration Credit: 3
IST 253 - LAN Service and Support Credit: 3
IST 260 - Network Design Credit: 3
IST 293 - IT and Data Assurance I Credit: 3
IST 298 - Advanced Cloud Computing Credit: 3

Total: 39

Electives - Pathways and Other Courses

Select two courses from the following pathways or other electives.

Work Experience and Internship Career Path

CWE CWE - Cooperative Work Experience Credit: *
Students can apply a maximum of six hours of CWE credit.
IST 286 - Technical Support Internship I Credit: 3

Other Electives

CPT 162 - Introduction to Web Page Publishing Credit: 3
CPT 172 - Microcomputer Database Credit: 3
CPT 242 - Database Credit: 3
IST 206 - Cisco Remote Access Credit: 3
MKT 130 - Customer Service Principles Credit: 3

Total: 6

Admission Requirements

Admission into this program requires proof of high school graduation (or GED) and qualifying scores on SAT, ACT or the TTC placement test.