CIS 460 Networking and Systems Administration, A.A.S.

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Curriculum No. 460

This degree prepares students for employment as entry-level computer support specialists or systems administrators. Choose the Cisco or Network Administration option.

This planner is designed to provide a seamless transition to a four-year college or university. However, students should meet with their advisor for information on specific admissions and transfer requirements for their chosen transfer institution.

This planner assumes placement into college-level English and mathematics courses.

A minimum of 60 credit hours are required for this Associate in Applied Science degree.

First Year

Fall Semester

To Do List:

Meet with your advisor for scholarship opportunities and for further Financial Aid information.
If your Mathematics and English placement requires co-requisite or additional coursework, meet with your advisor to plan for the incorporation of these additional courses into your plan.

CIS 140 - Networking Fundamentals (4)
CIS 182 - Windows Server Fundamentals I (3)
CIS 190 - Google IT Support (6)
COM 100 - Oral Communication (3) OR COM 108 - Communications in the Workplace (3)
Fall Semester Total Hours: 16

Spring Semester

CIS 106 - Computer Information Systems Seminar (0.5-3)
CIS 282 - Windows Server II Networking (3)
CIS 283 - Network Security + (3)
ENG 103 - Composition I (3) OR ENG 109 - Introduction to Technical Report Writing (3)
Spring Semester Total Hours: 15-16

Second Year

Fall Semester

To Do List:

Explore internships available by meeting with Career Services.

CIS 123 - Management Information Systems (3)
CIS 150 - C++ Programming I (3) OR CIS 160 - Java Programming I (3)
CIS or other approved elective(s) (3)
Humanities Electives (3)
Social and Behavioral Sciences Electives (3)
Fall Semester Total Hours: 15

Spring Semester

To Do List:

Apply for Graduation.
Meet with Career Services for resume and job placement assistance.

CIS 170 - Introduction to UNIX (3)
CIS 236 - CIS Project (3) OR CIS 296 - CIS Internship (3)
CIS 265 - Server-side Programming (3)
CIS Electives (7)
Spring Semester Total Hours: 16

CIS or Other Approved Electives:

Other relevant courses with consent of CIS department.

Discuss your future plans with a CIS advisor.