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 IT Essentials .
►Students with Network+ 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 the following courses: CYB 246S Introduction to Networks , CYB 247S Switching and Routing , and CYB 248S Security and Automation .
NOTE CYB 246S, CYB 247S, and CYB 248S help prepare students for the CCNA exam.

Semester 1 [Fall]

CIS 110S Computer Concepts and Applications	3		►Meet with advisor to establish student education plan and academic partnership. ►Advisor and student agree on schedule for Semester 2.
CIS 211S Operating System Concepts	3	C
Credit Hours	6

Semester 2 [Spring]

	CIS 117S Cloud Foundations	1
	CIS 214S Networking Essentials	3
	CIS 215S IT Essentials	3
	Credit Hours	7

Semester 3 [Summer]

	ENG 121S Composition I	3
	Credit Hours	3

Semester 4 [Fall]

COM 121S Introduction to 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 [Spring]

CIS 212S Linux Administration	3
CYB 246S Introduction to Networks	3	C
Credit Hours	6

Semester 6 [Summer]

	MTH 122S College Algebra OR	3
	MTH 125S General Statistics
	Credit Hours	3

Semester 7 [Fall]

CYB 247S Switching and Routing	3	C
MGT 223S Project Management	3
Credit Hours	6

Semester 8 [Spring]

CIS 121S Introduction to Programming	3	C
CYB 248S Security and Automation	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 [Fall]

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 [Spring]

CIS 290S Capstone Project OR	3	►Submit graduation application. ►Advisor reviews student education plan to ensure graduation readiness. ►Meet with transfer institution advisor, if applicable.
CIS 291L Internship Experience AND
CIS 291R Internship Seminar
Technical Elective¹	3
Credit Hours	6
¹To be chosen from CIS 201S, CIS 202S, CIS 203S, CIS 216S, CIS 217S, or CIS 221S.

Semester 12 [Summer]

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

Total Credit Hours | 62

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