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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Associate in Applied Science Degree AL, AN, LO, MA, WO

Network Engineering Specialization AN, MA, WO

Purpose: This specialization provides technical knowledge and skills regarding wide area network system components, functions, and capabilities for persons seeking employment as wide area network specialists.

Second Year

1st Semester

2nd Semester


 

HIS

 

Elective

3

 

   ITN

101

Introduction to Network Concepts

3

 

PED

/RPK

Elective

1

 

   SPD

110

Intro. to Speech Communication

3

 

6  ITN

154

Networking Fundamentals - Cisco

4

 

6  ITN

155

Introductory Routing - Cisco

4

 

 

   ITN

208

Protocols and Communications II

 

4

 

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Social Science Elective

 

3

 

8  ITN

156

Basic Switching and Routing - Cisco

 

4

 

8  ITN

157

WAN Technologies - Cisco

 

4

 


 

 

Total Credits/Semester

18

15

Total Credits for the A.A.S. Degree in Information Systems Technology with a Specialization in Network Engineering = 66.

IT courses used for this program may not be more than 10 years old, unless approved by division dean.

4 The PED requirement may be met by one of the following options: PED 116, 2 cr.; PED 116, 1 cr. plus a PED activities course, 1 cr.; or PED 116, 1 cr. plus RPK 205, 216, or 225. PED 116 is offered as both a 1-credit and a 2-credit course.

5 Select HIS 101, 102, 111, 112, 255, or 256 with approval of faculty advisor.

6 ITN 154 will be taught during the first 8 weeks and ITN 155 will be taught during the second 8 weeks.

7 The social science elective may be selected from the economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, or sociology (includes anthropology) courses listed on pages 40-41.

8 ITN 156 will be taught during the first 8 weeks and ITN 157 will be taught during the second 8 weeks.

       
 
       

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