Network Management, A.S.

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This program provides the student with a background in local and wide area network (LAN/WAN) design and implementation. Network administration issues are also addressed. This program helps to prepare a student to pursue certification as a Cisco Certified Networking Associate. Graduates will be prepared to enter the networking field at a technician level. Graduates will be able to assist in the design and installation of network solutions for businesses, schools or government offices.

Student Learning Outcomes

Design and implement a network cable plan according to current standards.
Manage switches and routers in a LAN/WAN environment.
Set up network devices such as servers, printers and host computers.
Set up and manage user network accounts.
Communicate effectively with technical personnel.

General Education Core

Please note, if courses are duplicated between general education and the major, approved electives increase by the number of credits duplicated.

How to Communicate

Choose one course (at least 3 credits) from each building block:

Collaborative Communication

BA 2700 - Organizational Behavior Credit(s): 3
COMM 2350 - Interpersonal Communication Credit(s): 3
SS 2720 - Group Dynamics Credit(s): 3
SS 2850 - Conflict Resolution Credit(s): 3

Written Communication

ENG 1252 - Argumentative Writing Credit(s): 3
ENG 1272 - Analytical Writing Credit(s): 3

Total Credits Required: 6

How to Analyze

Choose one course (at least 3 credits) from each building block:

Quantitative Reasoning

MA 1025 - Mathematical Problem Solving Credit(s): 3
MA 1030 - Applied Algebra Credit(s): 3
MA 1100 - Applied Calculus I Credit(s): 3
MA 1200 - Calculus I Credit(s): 4

Qualitative Analysis

BIO 1000 - Introductory Biology Credit(s): 3
BIO 1110 - Anatomy and Physiology Credit(s): 3
BIO 1150 - Human Biology Credit(s): 3
BIO 1330 - General Biology I (Organismal) Credit(s): 3
BIO 2710 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 3
CH 1000 - Fundamentals Of Chemistry Credit(s): 3
CH 1150 - Chemistry for Health Professionals Credit(s): 3
CH 1220 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
HSC 1100 - Human Health and Disease Credit(s): 3
HSC 1200 - Human Nutrition Credit(s): 3
PH 1000 - Physical Science Credit(s): 3
PH 1100 - Fundamentals of Physics Credit(s): 3
PH 1300 - General Physics I Credit(s): 3
SCI 2000 - Contemporary Issues in Science Credit(s): 3

Total Credits Required: 6

How to Lead

Choose one course (at least 3 credits) from each building block:

Lead Self

Lead Others

BA 2010 - Principles of Management Credit(s): 3
BA 3710 - Leadership Credit(s): 3
Approved
HS course
Approved
HUM course
RT 3700 - Administration & Management in Recreation Therapy Credit(s): 3
SM 1400 - Introduction to Sports Management Credit(s): 3
Approved
SS course

Total Credits Required: 6

Total Credits Required: 18

Network Management Core

CS 1250 - Problem Solving for Programmers Credit(s): 3
CS 1500 - Introduction to Server Systems Credit(s): 3
IIT 1000 - University Experience Credit(s): 1 *Required for Traditional Degree Only
IS 1300 - Programming I Credit(s): 3
MA 1030 - Applied Algebra Credit(s): 3
MA 1055 - Applied Trigonometry Credit(s): 3
MA 2025 - Statistical Problem Solving Credit(s): 3
NET 1200 - Network Design I Credit(s): 3
NET 1250 - Network Design II Credit(s): 3
NET 1500 - PC Hardware and Software Support Credit(s): 3
NET 2000 - Windows Networking Credit(s): 3
NET 2200 - Advanced Routing & Switching Credit(s): 3
NET 2300 - Script Programming Credit(s): 3
NET 2500 - Linux Networking Credit(s): 3

Total Credits Required: 39-40

Free Electives: 3 Credits

Preparatory Core 2

ENG 1000 - Introduction to College Reading Credit(s): 3 ** Preparatory course, does not count towards degree requirements
ENG 1100 - Introduction to College Writing Credit(s): 3 ** Preparatory course, does not count towards degree requirements
MA 1005 - Elementary Algebra Credit(s): 3 ** Preparatory course, does not count towards degree requirements
MA 1021 - Intermediate Algebra Credit(s): 3 ** Preparatory course, does not count towards degree requirements
Credits / Units: 12

Network Management, A.S.

Student Learning Outcomes

General Education Core

***Please note, if courses are duplicated between general education and the major, approved electives increase by the number of credits duplicated.***

How to Communicate

Collaborative Communication

Written Communication

Total Credits Required: 6

How to Analyze

Quantitative Reasoning

Qualitative Analysis

Total Credits Required: 6

How to Lead

Lead Self

Lead Others

Total Credits Required: 6

Total Credits Required: 18

Network Management Core

Total Credits Required: 39-40

Free Electives: 3 Credits

Preparatory Core 2

Total Credits Required: 60-61

Please note, if courses are duplicated between general education and the major, approved electives increase by the number of credits duplicated.