Computer Technology, Networking Specialization, AAS (AAS.CPT.NETWK 35104)

The Associate in Applied Science in Computer Technology - Networking provides students with a well-rounded knowledge of networking. Our students learn how to design, create, and maintain networks. Students are also able to analyze computer systems.

Degree Requirements

General Education

ECO 210 - Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3
or
ECO 211 - Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3
or
PSC 201 - American Government Credit Hours: 3
or
PSY 201 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit Hours: 3 *
ENG 160 - Technical Communications Credit Hours: 3
HSS 205 - Technology and Society Credit Hours: 3
MAT 110 - College Algebra Credit Hours: 3 *
MAT 120 - Probability & Statistics Credit Hours: 3
SPC 205 - Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3

Subtotal: 21 Credit Hours

Required Core Subject Area

CPT 170 - Microcomputer Applications Credit Hours: 3 *
CPT 230 - C# Programming I Credit Hours: 3 *
CPT 242 - Database Credit Hours: 3 *
CPT 264 - Systems and Procedures Credit Hours: 3 *
IST 188 - Hardware Basics and Operating Systems Credit Hours: 5 *
IST 226 - Internet Programming Credit Hours: 3 *

Subtotal: 20 Credit Hours

Other Hours Required for Graduation

COL 101 - College Orientation Credit Hours: 1
CPT 168 - Programming Logic & Design Credit Hours: 3 *
CPT 270 - Advanced Microcomputer Applications Credit Hours: 3 *
IST 220 - Data Communications Credit Hours: 3 *
IST 221 - Advanced Data Communications Credit Hours: 3 *
IST 252 - LAN System Manager Credit Hours: 3 *
IST 253 - LAN Service and Support Credit Hours: 3 *
IST 254 - Centralized Network Management Credit Hours: 3 *
IST 260 - Network Design Credit Hours: 3 *

Subtotal: 25 Credit Hours

Completion Plan

First Semester

COL 101 - College Orientation Credit Hours: 1 (recommended terms: 1st 8-week; recommended same term as IST 188 )
IST 188 - Hardware Basics and Operating Systems Credit Hours: 5 (recommended terms: 16-week Fall and Spring Only) *
CPT 170 - Microcomputer Applications Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8-week) *
CPT 168 - Programming Logic & Design Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 8-week) *
IST 220 - Data Communications Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 8-week) *
MAT 110 - College Algebra Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms:2nd 8-week) *

Subtotal: 18 Credit Hours

Second Semester

CPT 270 - Advanced Microcomputer Applications Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8-week) *
CPT 230 - C# Programming I Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8-week) *
IST 252 - LAN System Manager Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8-week) *
CPT 242 - Database Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 8-week) *
IST 221 - Advanced Data Communications Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 8-week) *
ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 8-week) *

Subtotal: 18 Credit Hours

Third Semester

CPT 264 - Systems and Procedures Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 16-week) (Fall and Spring Only) *
IST 226 - Internet Programming Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8-week) *
IST 253 - LAN Service and Support Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8-week) *
ENG 160 - Technical Communications Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 8-week)
MAT 120 - Probability & Statistics Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 8-week)

Subtotal: 15 Credit Hours

Fourth Semester

SPC 205 - Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8-week)
HSS 205 - Technology and Society Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8-week)
IST 260 - Network Design Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 8-week) *
IST 254 - Centralized Network Management Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 8-week) *
1 Social Science Course @ Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 8-week)

Subtotal: 15 Credit Hours

Total Credit Hours: 66

* Courses in this program that require a minimum grade of “C.”
@ ECO 210 - Macroeconomics , ECO 211 - Microeconomics , PSC 201 - American Government , or PSY 201 - General Psychology