Computer Network Technology, AS

COMPUTER NETWORK TECHNOLOGY

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE

If you love working with technology and computers, the Computer Network Technology program may be the ideal pathway for you. The Associate of Applied Science in Computer Network Technology prepares students for employment in the field of information technology in roles such as network technician, network administrator, systems administrator, and customer support.

The courses teach students to design, install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot networks. The program coordinates with national standards like those of the Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA).

Career Options

• Network administrator • Network technician • Customer support specialist • Systems administrator

Some careers and employment positions require graduate degrees, specialized training, or additional certificates and licenses.

Computer Network Technology Minor

ASCS 100 Technician Essentials 1 ASCS 105 Technician Essentials 2 3 3

ASCS 110 Network Design & Implementation 3

Electives (9 hours) ASCS 120 Network Routing & Switching 3 ASCS 211 Introduction to Computer Programming 3 ASCS 220 Network Security 3 ASCS 230 Windows Server 1 3 ASCS 235 Windows Server 2 3 ASCS 240 Linux Administration 3

Minimum Hours Required 18

Computer Network Technology Concentration

ASCS 100 Technician Essentials 1 ASCS 105 Technician Essentials 2 3 3

ASCS 110 Network Design & Implementation 3

Electives (8 hours) ASCS 120 Network Routing & Switching 3 ASCS 211 Introduction to Computer Programming 3 ASCS 220 Network Security 3 ASCS 230 Windows Server 1 3 ASCS 235 Windows Server 2 3

Minimum Hours Required 12

Code Course

Hours Computer Network Tech. Requirements (30 hours) ASCS 100 Technician Essentials 1 3 ASCS 105 Technician Essentials 2 3 ASCS 110 Network Design & Implementation 3 ASCS 120 Network Routing & Switching 3 ASCS 211 Introduction to Computer Programming 3 ASCS 220 Network Security 3 ASCS 230 Windows Server 1 3 ASCS 235 Windows Server 2 3 ASCS 240 Linux Administration 3 ASCS 290 Computer Internship 3

Course Distribution

Computer Network Technology Requirements 30 Biblical Studies Core 12 Liberal Arts Core 22 Minimum Hours Required 64

Suggested Schedule

Year 1

Technician Essentials 1 3 Network Design & Implement. 3 Old Testament Survey 3 English Composition 1 3 Fund. of Public Speaking 2 Music Elective 2 16 Technician Essentials 2 3 Network Routing & Switching 3 New Testament Survey 3 English Composition 2 3 The Modern World 3 15

Year 2

Intro to Comp. Programming 3 Windows Server 1 3 Linux Administration 3 Baptist Heritage 3 Literature Elective 3 15 Network Security Windows Server 2 Computer Internship 3

Christian Life, Leadership, and Evangelism 3 American Studies Elective 3 Math or Science Elective 3 18

See page 26 for General Education Core requirements.