Computer Information Systems: Network Administration - Associate of Science Degree
The Associate of Science Degree in Network Administration at Crafton Hills College will provide students necessary knowledge and skills to succeed as a network administrator; including, installing and configuring switches and routers in multi-protocol networking, providing Level 1 troubleshooting service, and improving network performance and security.
Major/Program Requirements
Required Courses:
| CIS 095 | Employability Skills for Technical Careers | 2.00 |
| CIS 101 | Introduction to Computer and Information Technology | 3.00 |
| CIS 130 | Hardware and Information Technology Essentials | 3.00 |
| CIS 140 | Introduction to Networks (Cisco CCNA 1) | 4.00 |
Students must complete at least fifteen (15) additional units from the following courses:
| CIS 109 | Operating Systems and Environments | 3.00 |
| CIS 132 | Systems and Network Administration | 3.00 |
| CIS 134 | Introduction to Information Systems Security | 3.00 |
| CIS 135 | Certified Ethical Hacker | 3.00 |
| CIS 141 | Routing and Switching Essentials (Cisco CCNA 2) | 4.00 |
| CIS 142 | Scaling Networks (Cisco CCNA 3) | 4.00 |
| CIS 143 | Connecting Networks (Cisco CCNA 4) | 4.00 |
Total Credit Hours: 27.00
Lower division requirements for students interested in transferring to a four-year institution in this field may differ from associate degree requirements. Prospective transfer students should complete the general education and lower division requirements of the school to which they will be transferring. See a counselor for details. Information is also available at www.assist.org.
A student receiving a degree in this field will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of a computer network including both software and hardware and its security.
- Demonstrate the ability to apply troubleshooting skills to diagnose and correct computer network problems.