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Networking Specialist
Associate of Applied Science
Contact Information
Jim Poarch
706-771-4136
Ken Simmons
706-771-4135
Hugh Frayne
706-771-4137
Augusta Campus - Building 800, Room 821
| Entrance Dates: |
Fall and Spring |
| Length of Program: |
Seven Quarters |
| Credit Hours Required for Graduation: |
111 |
Program Description
The Networking Specialist program provides students with hands on and technical training in the concepts, principles, and techniques required to successfully design and implement computer networked services in a small to medium sized business. The student will study the elements of Cisco, Microsoft, and associated technologies necessary to create these networks. The successful student will be qualified to join a networking team as a productive entry level specialist. High school graduation or GED is required for admission to this program.
Employment Opportunities
Networking Specialist Program graduates are in high demand by businesses with planned or existing networked computer infrastructures. Additional demand is created by the training our graduates have in specialized server skills, applications, and hardware maintenance. Bureau of Labor statistics indicate that computer networking skills will be in high demand in the foreseeable future.
| Curriculum Outline |
Credits |
| General Core Courses |
30 |
| ENG |
191 |
Composition and Rhetoric I |
5 |
| MAT |
190 |
Mathematical Modeling (or) |
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| MAT |
191 |
College Algebra |
5 |
| HUM |
191 |
Introduction to Humanities |
5 |
| ENG |
195 |
Technical Communications (or) |
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| SPC |
191 |
Fundamentals of Speech |
5 |
| PSY |
191 |
Introduction to Psychology |
5 |
| ECO |
xxx |
An Economics Course |
5 |
| Occupational Courses |
81 |
| CIS |
105 |
Program Design and Development |
5 |
| CIS |
106 |
Computer Concepts |
5 |
| CIS |
122 |
Microcomputer Installation and Maintenance |
7 |
| CIS |
2321 |
Introduction to LAN and WAN |
6 |
| CIS |
2149 |
Implementing Microsoft Windows Professional |
6 |
| CIS |
2322 |
Introduction to WANs and Routing |
6 |
| SCT |
100 |
Introduction to Microcomputers |
3 |
| CIS |
276 |
Advanced Routers and Switches |
6 |
| CIS |
277 |
WAN Design |
6 |
| CIS |
2150 |
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server |
6 |
| CIS |
2153 |
Implementing Windows Network Infrastructure |
6 |
| CIS |
1114 |
Fundamentals of Wireless LANs |
6 |
| CIS |
1118 |
Implementing Network Security |
6 |
| Language Electives |
7 |
| CIS |
157 |
Visual Basic |
7 |
| CIS |
252 |
Introduction to Java Programming |
7 |
| CIS |
260 |
Introduction to Fourth Generation Languages |
7 |
| CIS |
282 |
Introduction to C++ Programming |
7 |
| CIS |
2161 |
Structured Query Language |
7 |
Notes:
- For the program, students must take general core courses, occupational courses and complete Specific Occupational Courses. CIS 2321 may be substituted for CIS 1140.
- A grade of “C” or higher is required for MAT 190/191, ENG 191, and all courses with the prefixes CIS.
- CIS 2161 is recommended as a programming language elective
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