AREA OF CONCENTRATION:: Individuals pursuing an Associate of Science degree in network services technology want to begin or advance a career in computer and network security. Graduates from this program seek positions as computer systems and network security administrators, analysts, specialists, technicians and subject matter experts. This program focuses on installation, configuration, repair, maintenance, and management of computer and network hardware and software. It includes a strong emphasis on continual learning practices, research, problem-solving, and analysis. Students learn to collaborate with peers in a team environment and focus on improving communication, planning, and customer service skills. Courses in this program map to industry recognized certifications including, CompTIA’s A+, Network+, Project+, Linux+, and Security+, CISSP and SSCP, Cisco’s CCENT and CCNA, ITIL, and Microsoft MCTS and MCITP exams.
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
Cr. Hrs.
+*
ENC1101, English
3
+*
MAC1105, College Algebra
3
+
EUH1000 or 1101, Western Civilization
3
+
PSY2012 or SYG2000, Psychology/Sociology
3
Humanities
3
Total General Education Classes
15
MAJOR COURSES
+
CGS1103, Project Management (Project +)
3
+#
CTS1156, Customer Support Fundamentals (ITIL)
3
+
CGS1570, Microcomputer Applications
3
+#
CET2178, Microcomputer Systems (A+ Hardware)
3
CTS1133 Desktop Operating Systems (A+ Software – MS 70-620)
3
CTS1134, Networking Essentials (Network +)
3
+
CTS1120, Computer & Network Security (Security+)
3
+
CTS1651, Router Technology (CISCO-CCNA)
3
+
CTS2652, Advanced Router Technology (CISCO-CCNA)
3
+
CTS1346, Managing and Maintaining a
Microsoft Windows Server (70‐646)
3
COP 1000, Intro to Programming Logic
3
CNT2949, Network Services COOP Education
3
Total Core Classes
36
ELECTIVES - select 12 credits
Microsoft Servers/Administration (MCITP)
+
CTS1347, Server Network Infrastructure
(MS 70‐642)
3
+
CTS2345, Server Active Directory Infrastructure
(MS 70‐640)
3
Routers/Switches (CISCO-CCNA)
CET1673, Introduction to IPv 6
1
#
CTS1939, Special Topics/Seminars
2
Information Security
+
CTS2315, Firewalls and Network Security
3
+
CTS2314, Network Defense and Countermeasures
3
+
CET2688, System Security Certified
Practitioner (SSCP)
3
+
CTS2127, Certified Information Systems Security
Professional (CISSP)
3
Operating Systems
+
CET2526, LINUX Operating Systems
3
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS
63
* Minimum grade of "C" required.
+ Prerequisites required.
# Applies only to A.S. degree, A.A.S. degree, and certificate programs.
