Computer Network Systems & Security, AAS

Award Granted: Associate in Applied Science in Computer Network Systems and Security	Major code: 03/324
Credits/Contacts Required: 65/67	CIP Code: 151202

Description

As more information is made available on networks, protecting that data becomes even more important. This intense “hands-on” program prepares graduates for employment in information technology fields ranging from PC bench technician, routed network technician, wireless network technician, security specialist, computer forensics specialist, network administrator, web server/database administrator or management information specialist, or information technology administrator positions. A Co-op/Internship is required. Graduates of this program receive certification as an Information Security Professional from the Committee on National Security Systems.

General Education Requirements (Min 15 Credits)

ENGL 101 - Rhetoric & Composition Credit(s): 3
BUSN 177 - Mathematics of Business Credit(s): 3 OR
MATH 105 - Intermediate Algebra Credit(s): 4 OR
MATH 107 - Liberal Arts Mathematics Credit(s): 4
XXXX xxx - Social & Behavioral Science or Humanities Elective Credit(s): 3
XXXX xxx - General Education Electives Credit(s): 5-6 *

Program Requirements (Min 50 Credits)

CNSS 105 - Digital Logic Principles Credit(s): 4
CNSS 130 - Introduction to Networks Credit(s): 4
CNSS 150 - A plus Computer Maintenance Credit(s): 4
CNSS 220 - Network Design Credit(s): 4
CNSS 225 - Wireless Systems Credit(s): 4
CNSS 230 - Introduction to Unix Using Linux Credit(s): 4
CNSS 231 - Advanced Linux System Administration Credit(s): 4
CNSS 250 - Windows Networking I Credit(s): 4
CNSS 251 - Windows Networking II Credit(s): 4
CNSS 260 - Network Security Credit(s): 4
CNSS 272 - CNSS Co-op Internship Credit(s): 1-8
XXXX xxx - Approved Electives Credit(s): 7 **

** Approved Electives (Min 7 Credits)

CIS 101 - Computer Concepts & Applications Credit(s): 4
CIS 235 - Mobile App Development Credit(s): 3
CNSS 110 - Information Security Principles Credit(s): 3
CNSS 115 - Cyber Ethics Credit(s): 3
CNSS 245 - SQL Server Credit(s): 4
CNSS 262 - Web Server Administration Credit(s): 4
CNSS 273 - CNSS Co-op Internship Credit(s): 1-8 #
CNSS 274 - CNSS Co-op Internship Credit(s): 1-8 #
CNSS 284 - CNSS Special Topics Credit(s): 4
ELEC 170 - Digital I Fundamentals Credit(s): 4

NOTES:

# Internships and Co-ops require that the student pass a criminal background check.

* Additional courses as needed to reach 15 credits and 5 courses.

Suggested Sequences Per Semester

First Semester

CNSS 105 - Digital Logic Principles Credit(s): 4
CNSS 130 - Introduction to Networks Credit(s): 4
CNSS 150 - A plus Computer Maintenance Credit(s): 4
ENGL 101 - Rhetoric & Composition Credit(s): 3

First Semester Total - Credit(s): 15 | Contacts: 17

Second Semester

CNSS 220 - Network Design Credit(s): 4
CNSS 230 - Introduction to Unix Using Linux Credit(s): 4
BUSN 177 - Mathematics of Business Credit(s): 3 OR
MATH 105 - Intermediate Algebra Credit(s): 4 OR
MATH 107 - Liberal Arts Mathematics Credit(s): 4
XXXX xxx - Approved Elective Credit(s): 3 **
XXXX xxx - Social & Behavioral Science or Humanities Elective Credit(s): 3 *

Second Semester Total - Credit(s): 17-18 | Contacts: 17-18

Third Semester

CNSS 231 - Advanced Linux System Administration Credit(s): 4
CNSS 250 - Windows Networking I Credit(s): 4
CNSS 272 - CNSS Co-op Internship Credit(s): 1-8 (3 cr minimum)
XXXX xxx - Approved Electives Credit(s): 4 **
XXXX xxx - General Education Elective Credit(s): 3 *

Third Semester Total - Credit(s): 18 | Contacts: 18

Fourth Semester

CNSS 225 - Wireless Systems Credit(s): 4
CNSS 251 - Windows Networking II Credit(s): 4
CNSS 260 - Network Security Credit(s): 4
XXXX xxx - General Education Elective Credit(s): 3 *