Networking Option AAS C160

Approved plan of study for the National Centers of Academic Excellence – Cybersecurity (CAE-C) designationcyber logos

While completing requirements for A.A.S. degree, a student can earn the short and advanced certificate.

To be awarded the certificates and A.A.S. degree, students should contact Enrollment Services Graduation Office two terms before graduating at [email protected].

Meeting with an advisor is highly recommended.

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Students must make a C or better on the prerequisite courses to continue.

Courses Required A.A.S C160

General Courses (22 hours)

ENG 101        English Composition I
SPH 107         Fundamentals of Public Speaking or
SPH 106      Fundamentals of Oral Communication
MTH 100        Intermediate College Algebra

Lab Science Elective: (ASCI)

(astronomy, biology, chemistry, physical science, physics)

Social and Behavioral Science Elective: (ASOC)

(anthropology, geography, history, economics, political science, sociology psychology)

Humanities and Fine Arts Elective: (AHUM)

(art*, humanities, religion, theatre, music philosophy, intermediate foreign language, literature)

HED or PED Elective

Networking Option (43 hours)

CIS 150       Introduction to Computer Logic and Programming
CIS 202       Python Programming
CIS 222       Database Management Systems
CIS 237       Virtual Infrastructure: Installation and Configuration
CIS 238       Cloud Computing: Infrastructure and Services
CIS 239       Information Storage & Management
CIS 244       Introduction to Cybersecurity
CIS 260       Network Security and Risk Management
CIS 263       Computer Maintenance
CIS 270       Cisco CCNA I: Introduction to Networks
CIS 271       Cisco CCNA II: Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials
CIS 272       Cisco CCNA III: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation
CIS 282       Computer Forensics
CIS 287       SQL Server

CIS 130 Introduction to Information Systems is required for students without basic computer skills.

OAD 101 Beginning Keyboarding is required for students without basic keyboarding skills.

*A student planning to take ART 220 or ART 221 should take ART 121 for the Humanities elective.