2020 - 2021 Catalog
Program: Computer Information Technology (Networking Security Awards)
Degree Plan: Network Administrator and Support A.A.S.

(Associate of Applied Science Degree)

• Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
• Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.

Degree Plan Code: Individual degree plan codes(s) have been assigned to a specific track(s) within this degree plan.

This associate degree program provides education and training for individuals interested in developing their knowledge and skills as networking professionals.

Students may receive the Network Administrator and Support AAS degree for only ONE specialization and specialization tracks are offered only at the colleges listed below:

• Cedar Valley: CCNA, MTA (Microsoft Technology Associate), MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert) Server Infrastructure
• El Centro: Convergence Technology, CCNA, MTA (Microsoft Technology Associate), MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert) Server Infrastructure, Security, Virtualization/Cloud
• Mountain View: CCNA, MTA (Microsoft Technology Associate), MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert) Server Infrastructure
• North Lake: CCNA, MTA (Microsoft Technology Associate), MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert) Server Infrastructure, Virtualization/Cloud
• Richland: CCNA, Unix/Linux, MTA (Microsoft Technology Associate), MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert) Server Infrastructure, Security, Virtualization/Cloud

The program also provides preparatory training for a variety of industry certification examinations. Credit may be given and course substitutions made for those who have acquired A+ and/or Network+ certification.

Prerequisite: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1301, and problem solving and logic structures as obtained in ITSE 1429 or equivalent experience approved by designated Information Technology personnel.

+Mathematics Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Mathematics.

++Speech Elective - must be selected from the following:

+++Social/Behavioral Science Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Social/Behavioral Science.

++++Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.

+++++Technical Elective - must be selected from the following:

NOTE: Upon completion of this degree, depending on the specialization selected, students are eligible to take the Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA), MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert, and/or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) credentialing exams.

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.