2017-2018 Catalog

Networking and Security, A.A.S.

This degree program prepares students with the skills to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science with an emphasis in computer programming.  Students will develop a sound foundation in the development of cross-platform applications, which include desktop applications and mobile and website application development.

Degree Requirements: 60 or 61 credits

General Education Requirements: 16 credits

English and Communication

(9 credits)

ENG 121English Composition I (GT-CO1)

3

ENG 122English Composition II (GT-CO2)

3

 

COM 115Public Speaking

3

OR

COM 125Interpersonal Communication

3

Mathematics

(4 credits)

MAT 121College Algebra: GT-MA1

4

MAT 120Mathematics for Liberal Arts: GT-MA1

4

Social Sciences

(3 credits)

ECO 201Principles of Macroeconomics (GT-SS1)

3

Required Core Courses for Computer Department: 11 credits

CIS 115Introduction to Computer Information Systems

3

CIS 128Intro to Operating Systems

3

CIS 202Automated Project Management: MS Project

3

CIS 203Technology for Career Success

2

Required Courses for Networking and Security: 21 credits

CIS 223Linux

3

CIS 267Management of Information Systems

3

CIS 268Systems Analysis and Design I

3

CNG 101Introduction to Networking

3

CNG 124Networking: Network +

3

CNG 131Principles of Information Assurance

3

CNG 132Network Security Fundamentals

3

Electives

Electives for Security Emphasis 12 credits

CNG 256Vulnerability Assessment I

3

CNG 257Network Defense and Counter Measures

3

CIS

CNG

An additional 6 credits can be taking in any CIS, CNG course 

Electives for Networking Emphasis 13 credits

CNG 261CISCO Network Associate II

5

CNG 262CISCO Network Associate III

5

CIS

CNG

An additional 3 credit can be taking in any CIS, CNG course