Network Infrastructure, AAS

GENERAL EDUCATION CORE

• COMM 101 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• ENGL 111 - English Composition CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• MATH 123 - Quantitative Reasoning CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• XXXX XXX - Humanities /Social & Behavioral Sciences  Elective CREDIT HOURS: 3-4
• XXXX XXX - Life/Physical Science  Elective CREDIT HOURS: 3-5

OTHER INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• IVYT 111 - Student Success in University Transfer CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
• CPIN 279 - Information Technology Capstone CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1 ^

PROFESSIONAL - TECHNICAL CORE

• CPIN 269 - Information Technology Project Management CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• INFM 109 - Informatics Fundamentals CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• CSIA 105 - Introduction to Cyber Security/Information Assurance CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• SDEV 120 - Computing Logic CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• SDEV 140 - Introduction to Software Development CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• SVAD 111 - Linux and Virtualization Tech CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• SVAD 121 - Enterprise Computing CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

STATEWIDE ELECTIVES

TOTAL CREDITS: 60

^ Capstone Course

DEGREE OUTCOMES

• Identify and configure network infrastructure components.
• Explain and differentiate advanced network services including access control lists; routing and switching concepts and configurations; and network security.
• Explore the characteristics, features, and functions of wireless network systems.
• Demonstrate the skills needed to install, configure, and troubleshoot network systems peripherals and protocols.
• Evaluate emerging network technologies applicable to connectivity within and between organizational information systems.
• Determine an organization’s essential network infrastructure requirements and develop a plan of implementation and maintenance.
• Communicate effectively in written and oral forms. 
• Demonstrate critical thinking.
• Demonstrate ethical, professional behavior
• Apply an understanding of various IT career opportunities
• Apply project management strategies to real-world industry applications.
• Prepare for and attempt one or more industry certification exams.