Length: A full-time student may complete this

program in four semesters.

Purpose: The Associate of Applied Science Degree

program in Information Systems Technology -

Network Specialization is designed for those

persons seeking employment in the field of network

communications upon graduation. Persons currently

employed in another field of information processing

and seeking advancement will benefit from this

program. In addition, persons already employed in

the networking field and preparing for certification

examinations will find the material in this program

helpful.

Occupational Objectives: The following

occupational titles represent examples of possible

employment opportunities:

• PC Support Specialist

• PC Support Technician

• Network Administrator

• Network Support Specialist

• Network Engineer

• Data Communications Specialist

Admission Requirements: In addition to the

admission requirements established for the College,

entry into this program requires completion of four

units of high school English and one unit of college

preparatory high school algebra. If you meet the

general admission requirements, a counselor will

discuss with you the strengths and weaknesses

of your academic background and your strengths

and weaknesses as revealed by an appropriate

placement test. You may correct any deficiencies

in your academic preparation in the College’s

Developmental Studies program.

Program Description: This program contains

courses which provide an emphasis on designing,

creating and maintaining local area networks and

wide area networks. Courses providing instruction

in Microcomputer Software Management, Voice

Telephony Services, Switches, Firewalls, Routers,

Servers, Workstations, and basic Electronics

concepts are an integral part of the curriculum.

Students will learn how to operate the newest

networking equipment and software available today

that will prepare them for numerous employment

opportunities. General education and businessrelated

courses provide the student with a

perspective on the role of technology in today’s

society. Upon satisfactory completion of the four

semester program, the Associate of Applied Science

Degree in Information Systems Technology Track III

- Network Specialist will be awarded.

Program Requirements: To receive the Associate

of Applied Science Degree, you must complete a

minimum of 66 credits with a grade point average

of 2.00 or better. The following outline represents

the typical order of courses planned for full-time

students.