2022 - 2023 Catalog
Program: Computer Information Technology (Networking Security Awards)
Title: 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.
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 A.A.S. degree for only ONE specialization in either the CCNA Specialization or the Microsoft Server Infrastructure Specialization.
This unique opportunity also provides preparatory training for a variety of industry recognized certification exams. Credit may be earned, and course substitutions are permitted for those who have acquired vendor certifications related to courses listed in the degree.
A student must complete all courses in ONE specialization CCNA SPECIALIZATION or MICROSOFT SERVER INFRASTRUCTURE SPECIALIZATION to be awarded the AAS in Network Administrator and Support.
CCNA SPECIALIZATION
AAS.CIT.NS.CCNA.14| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| POFI 1301 | Computer Applications 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| ITSE 1370 | Introduction to Python Programming | 3 |
| ITSC 1325 | Personal Computer Hardware | 3 |
| ITNW 1308 | Implementing and Supporting Client Operating Systems | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITSC 1305 | Introduction to PC Operating Systems | 3 |
| ITNW 1309 | Fundamentals of Cloud Computing | 3 |
| ITCC 1314 | CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks | 3 |
| ITCC 1344 | CCNA 2: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials | 3 |
| +Elective | Mathematics Elective | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITSC 1316 | Linux Installation and Configuration | 3 |
| ITCC 2320 | CCNA 3: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation | 3 |
| ITSY 1300 | Fundamentals of Information Security | 3 |
| ++Elective | SPCH Elective | 3 |
| +++Elective | Social/Behavioral Science | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITSC 2325 | Advanced Linux | 3 |
| ITCC 2343 | Network Security | 3 |
| ENGL 2311 | Technical and Business Writing | 3 |
| ITNW 2350 | Enterprise Network OR | 3 |
| ITNW 1364 | Practicum (or Field Experience) - Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | (3) |
| ++++Elective | Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 60 | |
|---|---|---|
MICROSOFT SERVER INFRASTRUCTURE SPECIALIZATION
AAS.CIT.NS.MSI| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| POFI 1301 | Computer Applications 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| ITSC 1325 | Personal Computer Hardware | 3 |
| ITNW 1308 | Implementing and Supporting Client Operating Systems | 3 |
| ITSE 1370 | Introduction to Python Programming | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITMT 1370 | PowerShell Scripting | 3 |
| ITMT 2305 | Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure | 3 |
| ITNW 1325 | Fundamentals of Networking Technologies | 3 |
| ITNW 1313 | Computer Virtualization | 3 |
| +Elective | Mathematics Elective | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITSC 1316 | Linux Installation and Configuration | 3 |
| ITSE 1303 | Introduction to MySQL | 3 |
| ITSY 1300 | Fundamentals of Information Security | 3 |
| ++Elective | SPCH Elective | 3 |
| +++Elective | Social/Behavioral Science | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITSC 2325 | Advanced Linux OR | 3 |
| ITNW 1309 | Fundamentals of Cloud Computing | (3) |
| ITNW 2352 | Administering SQL Server | 3 |
| ITNW 2350 | Enterprise Network OR | 3 |
| ITNW 1364 | Practicum (or Field Experience) - Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | (3) |
| ENGL 2311 | Technical and Business Writing | 3 |
| ++++Elective | Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 60 | |
|---|---|---|
+Mathematics Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Mathematics.
++SPCH Elective - must be selected from the following:| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication | 3 |
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| SPCH 1321 | Business and Professional Communication | 3 |
+++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.