Network Systems Technology [2027]

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Associate in Science Degree

(60 Credit Hours)

Program Director

Stephanie Cook
941-752-5000, ext. 61471 Bradenton
941-408-1471 Venice
cooks@scf.edu

Program Goal

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers such as cabling specialist, PC support technician, network control operator, data communications analyst, help desk specialist, network technician, computer security specialist, network specialist, network manager, network systems analyst, network systems technician, network troubleshooter, WAN/LAN manager or systems administrator.

The content includes, but is not limited to, how to plan, install, configure, monitor, troubleshoot and manage computer networks in a LAN/WAN environment. Students will be prepared to apply conceptual and theoretical knowledge to the workplace utilizing technical skills learned during the program.

General Education Courses

ENC 1101 - Written Communication I (3 Credit Hours)
Mathematics Choose from Area II, A.S. Excluding MGF 1106 and MGF 1107 (3 Credit Hours)
Social Sciences Choose from Area III, A.S. (3 Credit Hours)
Humanities Choose from Area IV, A.S. (3 Credit Hours)
Natural Science Choose from Area V, A.S. (3 Credit Hours)

Subtotal Credit Hours: 15

Program Courses (Both Specializations)

GEB 1011 - Introduction to Business (3 Credit Hours)
CGS 1000 - Computer Information Systems (3 Credit Hours)
CTS 1150C - Microcomputer Hardware and Maintenance (3 Credit Hours)
COP 2510 - Programming Concepts (3 Credit Hours) OR
CGS 1949 - Co-op Work Experience in Computer Science (1 to 3 variable Credit Hours) (3 credit hour format only)
CGS 1543 - Database Design and Implementation (3 Credit Hours)
CET 1600 - Networking Fundamentals (3 Credit Hours)
CTS 2390 - Installing and Configuring Windows Server (3 Credit Hours)
CIS 1355 - Security Engineering (3 Credit Hours)
CET 2854 - Wireless Networks (3 Credit Hours)
CTS 2321 - Linux System Administration (3 Credit Hours)

Subtotal Credit Hours: 30

Two Specialization Choices

Students must choose either the Cybersecurity or Network Administration Specialization.

Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics Specialization Courses

CIS 2352 - Ethical Hacking (3 Credit Hours)
CAP 2140 - Data Forensics (3 Credit Hours)
CAP 2141 - Data Forensics II (3 Credit Hours)
CIS 2938 - Current Issues in Cybersecurity (3 Credit Hours)
CET 2890 - Network Infrastructure Security (3 Credit Hours)

Subtotal Credit Hours: 15

Network and System Administration Specialization Courses

CTS 2391 - Administering Windows Server (3 Credit Hours)
CTS 2392 - Configuring Advanced Windows Server Services (3 Credit Hours)
CET 1610 - Router Technology (3 Credit Hours)
CTS 2433 - SQL Implementation (3 Credit Hours)
CIS 2931 - Current Issues in Computing (3 Credit Hours)

Subtotal Credit Hours: 15

Total Credit Hours: 60

Note(s):

This program will require some or all classes to be taken at one campus location. Contact the program director for specific details.

Articulated credit from a technical institute/secondary school may be applicable. Contact the SCF associate vice president of corporate and community development for more information.

A related certificate also is offered. See Network Server Administration [3006] listing.