This program will provide training and education for individuals interested in developing their knowledge and skills as a local area network administrator. The courses emphasize practical skills required to perform duties in the work environment under the supervision of an experienced local area network administrator. Students will participate in occupational work-site experiences. This program prepares the student for the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) examination and the Cisco certification exam, CCNA. This program is an occupational program typically not designed to transfer. However this program has been articulated to some senior institutions. Please contact a counselor for specific details.
Students must complete INST 101, Success in College, as a requirement for graduation.
| REQUIRED COURSES | HOURS |
| First Semester | |
|---|---|
| CBUS 150 Business Computer Systems |
3
|
| INFO 105 Intro to Computer Workstations |
2
|
| INFO 110 Internet and Telecommunications |
3
|
| INFO 133 Cisco Network Academy I |
3
|
| INFO 153 A+ Software Preparation |
3
|
| INFO 163 Client Operating Systems |
3
|
| Total |
16
|
| Second Semester | |
| INFO 183 Cisco Network Academy II |
3
|
| INFO 190 Worksite Seminar (pre: consent of instructor) |
1
|
| INFO 213 Server Operating Systems |
3
|
| INFO 283 A+ Hardware Preparation |
3
|
| ENGL 121 Communications Skills |
3
|
| INFO 253 Managing a Network Environment |
3
|
| Total |
16
|
| Third Semester | |
| INFO 203 Cisco Network Academy III |
3
|
| INFO 249 Help Desk Skills |
3
|
| INFO 245 Employment Seminar (pre: consent of instructor) |
1
|
| Social Science Elective | 3
|
| MATT 133 Technical Mathematics I |
4
|
| ENGL 122 Technical Communication |
3
|
| Total |
17
|
| Fourth Semester | |
| INFO 263 Network Security |
3
|
| INFO 273 Cisco Network Academy IV |
3
|
| INFO 293 Wireless Networking |
3
|
| INFO 290 Supervised Occupational Experience (pre: consent of instructor) |
3
|
| SPCH 101 Oral Communication |
3
|
| SPCH 113 Group Discussion |
3
|
| Total |
18
|
Designated as a Tech Prep program.
Enrollment in developmental classes may increase the length of time it takes to complete an associate degree.