Information Systems Technology Specialization: Network Infrastructure Specialist, Associate of Applied Science

Program Code: 299-17

The A.A.S. Information Systems Technology: Specialization - Network Infrastructure Specialist program allows students to complete core information technology course requirements while learning to install and configure a network as well as optimize Wide Area Networks (WANs) through Internet access solutions. This program covers router configuration and switches, design and implementation of wireless solutions, and network security. Graduates may seek employment as network infrastructure administrators, specialists, analysts, or engineers. The courses in this program also prepare students for examinations leading to industry certifications as a Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) and Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA Security).

Semester 1

ENG 111 - College Composition I
ITN 106 - Microcomputer Operating Systems
ITP 100 - Software Design
SDV 101 - Orientation to Computer Science and Information Technology
___ ___ - Humanities Elective¹

Semester Total: 15

Semester 2

Semester Total: 18

Semester 3

Semester Total: 15

Semester 4

AST 205 - Business Communications (or CST 100 or CST 110 )
ECO 150 - Economic Essentials: Theory and Applications (or ECO 201 or ECO 202 )
ITP 132 - C++ Programming I
___ ___ - IT Approved Elective²
ITN 126 - Internet of Things and Big Data Analytics

Semester Total: 17-18

Program Total Minimum Credits: 65-66

Program Footnotes

¹Eligible courses are listed under General Education Core Requirements . Students should consult with an academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s).

²IT Approved Electives:

ITN 111 - Server Administration (Windows 2019) ITN 170 - Linux System Administration