Network Specialist graduates will be able to analyze customers' network requirements and constraints to design and implement appropriate systems. Program outcomes will include the ability to test, configure and maintain the system including providing good documentation; implement security measures and plan for future resource needs. In addition, they will be able to troubleshoot problems using a systematic process of analyzing, implementing and evaluating problem resolution.
| General Education Requirements |
| COURSE # |
COURSE NAME |
CREDITS |
| Select one of the following courses: |
| ENG 100 |
College Reading/ Writing |
5 |
| ENG 101 |
College Composition |
5 |
Select one of the following courses: |
| OFTEC 100 |
Business Mathematics |
5 |
| MATH 107 |
Mathematics: a Practical Art |
5 |
| MATH 110 |
Pre-calculus 1 |
3-5 |
| MATH 115 |
College Algebra for Business and Life Sciences |
5 |
| MATH 135 |
Introduction to Statistics and Probability |
5 |
| PHIL 120 |
Introduction to Logic |
5 |
Select one of the following courses: |
| SOC 251 |
Organizational Behavior |
|
| PSYCH 171 |
Human Relations |
3-5 |
| |
| Program Requirements |
| Select five credits from the following courses: |
| BIT 150-162 |
Selected Instructional Modules |
5 |
Select one of the following courses: |
| BIT 112 |
Basics of Web Authoring |
|
| BIT 115 |
Introduction to Programming |
5 |
Complete all of the following courses: |
| BIT 101 |
Computer Basics 2 |
7 |
| BIT 126 |
Network Client Systems |
5 |
| BIT 220 |
Elements of Project Managment |
5 |
| BIT 225 |
Server Operating Systems and Client Integration |
6 |
| BIT 235 |
Network WAN/LAN Design |
3 |
| BIT 240 |
Infrastructure Services |
5 |
| BIT 250 |
Information Systems Security |
5 |
| BIT 197/297 |
Work-based Learning |
2 |
| Total Credits |
|
73-75 |
Students are encouraged to take the A+ and N+ certification exams at appropriate times during the program. This certificate articulates to an AAS degree in Network Technology.
