Network Administration (A.A.S.)

CCV’s Network Administration program teaches you how to design, build and maintain local and wide area networks. Successful completion of four Cisco networking courses prepares you for the CCNA (Cisco Certified Networking Associate) or CCENT (Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician) industry certification exams. In addition to Cisco networking, you learn how to support computer users and troubleshoot computer problems. Courses in hardware, programming, Windows and Linux will help you build your knowledge in hardware and software, and two focus areas allow you to further expand your skills in web development or database management.

Upon completion of the program, you will also be prepared for the CompTIA A+ and Network+ certification exams. Graduates of this program meet the needs of employers who seek to hire entry-level personnel with strong networking and troubleshooting skills.

Program Outcomes

Successful graduates will be able to:
•demonstrate knowledge and skills that meet industry standards and CCNA and CCENT certification requirements in the use of routers and network administration technology;
•demonstrate knowledge and skills that meet industry standards and CompTIA A+ certification requirements in the use of computer hardware and operating systems technology;
•use a computer programming language to solve problems in a workplace setting and implement appropriate solutions;
•work effectively as part of an information technology team and provide appropriate solutions;
•demonstrate proficiency in the development and administration of database systems or web sites to support workplace needs;
•demonstrate academic skills required of all CCV graduates, including competency in writing, information literacy, oral communication, quantitative reasoning; and
•identify their career and transfer options and assume a professional role in the workplace

Program Requirements '09-'10

CIS-1311 - Cisco I: Network Fundamentals (4 cr)
CIS-1312 - Cisco II: Routing Protocols & Concepts (4 cr)
CIS-1313 - Cisco III: LAN Switching & Wireless (4 cr)
CIS-1314 - Cisco IV: Accessing the WAN (4 cr)
CIS-1350 - Desktop Operating Systems (4 cr)
CIS-2110 - Concepts of PC Hardware (4 cr)
CIS-2150 - Introduction to Linux
CIS-2152 - Intermediate Linux
CIS-2360 - Computer User Support*
CIS-2125 - Windows Server Administration
CIS-(2011, 2031, 2271, or 2140) Introductory programming course
CIS-2245 - Concepts of Computer Security
EDU-2860 - Community & Work Experience

Select one of the following focus areas:
Web Focus
CIS-1151 - Website Development
CIS-2272 - Intermediate Java programming or
CIS-2430 - Intermediate Programming for the Internet

Database Focus
CIS-1038 - Introduction to Database Management (1 cr)
CIS-1360 - Intermediate Database Management
CIS-2340 - SQL Database Administration

General Education Requirements

In addition to the program-specific courses listed above, an associate's degree includes completion of general education program requirements, which together must constitute a minimum of 66 credits.

*You may use a course to meet both a program requirement and a general education requirement; however, you may not use a single course to meet two general education requirements.

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