Network Administration | A.A.B. | Part-Time

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The Network Administration program provides students with fundamental knowledge and the latest technologies utilized in data communications. The program also allows students to apply Cisco course credit toward their Associate of Applied Business.♦

Program Outcomes ►
The student will
►integrate Edison State core values into every aspect of the program;
►incorporate Edison State general education outcomes into every aspect of the program;
►evaluate and analyze problems and apply the tools of logical problem solving;
►demonstrate basic computer skills in areas such as applications, operating systems and programming;
►support new technology and demonstrate sufficient knowledge to adapt to this technology;
►recognize and understand data communication and its relationship to solve business related technological problems and issues;
►apply programming, database, operating systems, virtual machine concepts, security and business application skills to troubleshoot and solve information technology problems specific to degree option; and
►demonstrate ability to research, select, use and troubleshoot hardware, software and network connections appropriate to degree option.

Certifications ►
Students who pass certification exams and submit verification can receive college credit as follows.
►Students with A+ certification may apply for credit for Microcomputer Hardware .
►Students with NET+ certification may apply for credit for Networking Essentials .
►Students with Security+ certification may apply for credit for Computer Security Essentials .
►Students with CCNA certification may apply for credit for CCNA 1 , CCNA 2 , CCNA 3  and CCNA 4 .
NOTE CCNA 1, CCNA 2, CCNA 3 and CCNA 4 help prepare students for the CCNA examination.

Semester 1

CIS 211S Operating System Concepts	3	C	►Meet with advisor to establish student education plan, two-way communication and academic partnership. ►Advisor and student agree on schedule for Semester 2.
ENG 121S Composition I	3
Credit Hours	6

Semester 2

CIS 214S Networking Essentials	3	C
CIS 215S Microcomputer Hardware	3
Credit Hours	6

Semester 3 [Summer]

	CIS 110S Computer Concepts and Applications	3
	Credit Hours	3

Semester 4

COM 121S Fundamentals of Communication	3	►Meet with advisor to assess progress.
CYB 236S Computer Security Essentials ¹	3
Credit Hours	6
¹Criminal record background check required.

Semester 5

	CIS 212S Linux Administration	3
	CYB 237S System Vulnerabilities & Security ¹	3
	Credit Hours	6
	¹Criminal record background check required.

Semester 6 [Summer]

	MTH 125S General Statistics	3
	Credit Hours	3

Semester 7

CYB 246S CCNA 1	3	C	►Meet with advisor to assess progress.
CYB 247S CCNA 2	3	C
Credit Hours	6

Semester 8

CYB 248S CCNA 3	3	C
CYB 249S CCNA 4	3
Credit Hours	6

Semester 9 [Summer]

	MKT 218S Customer Service	1
	Humanities Elective¹	3
	Credit Hours	4
	¹Refer to AAB general education requirements.

Semester 10

CIS 213S Database Management Concepts	3	►Meet with Career Services. ►Meet with advisor to identify internship opportunities.
ENG 125S Technical Writing	3
Credit Hours	6

Semester 11

CIS 290S Capstone Project OR CIS 291L Internship Experience AND CIS 291R Internship Seminar	3	►Submit graduation application. ►Advisor reviews student education plan to ensure graduation readiness. ►Meet with transfer institution advisor, if applicable.
MGT 223S Project Management	3
Credit Hours	6

Semester 12 [Summer]

	Social/Behavioral Science Elective¹	3
	Credit Hours	3
	¹Refer to AAB general education requirements.

Total Credit Hours | 61

♦ Students who cannot demonstrate basic computer skills must take Introduction to Computers before entering this program.