Computer Network Technology, A.A.S.

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DEGREE: ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE
DIVISION: BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY

The Computer Network Technology Program provides entry-level students and experienced computer professionals the skills necessary to work on and with computer networks. Design, installation, repair, administration, management, and operation of networks are the primary focus of the program with an emphasis on the flexibility to adapt network technology to the needs of any company, research facility, or educational institution.

The Computer Network Technology Associate of Applied Science degree program is accredited by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering, 3300 Washtenaw Avenue - Suite 220, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, www.atmae.org.

The College offers a Certificate of Technical Studies program in Computer Network Technician and a Career and Technical Certificate program in NET+ Certification. Learn more about these programs:

REQUIRED COURSES IN MAJOR

Required grade of “C” or higher. Students are required to take twelve (12) credit hours of Required Courses in Major at Delgado Community College.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

See General Education Requirements for approved Humanities and Social Science courses.

APPROVED ELECTIVES

Choose six (6) credit hours from the following:

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 60

NOTE:

See Graduation Requirements .

Students planning to pursue a baccalaureate program should contact that receiving institution for determination of course transferability. A listing of Delgado courses can be found by following this link: Transfer List

Suggested Sequence

First Semester

CNET 117 - Network Multiunit Systems 3 credit hours
CNET 157 - Network System Basics 3 credit hours
ENGL 101 - English Composition I 3 credit hours OR
ENGL 110 - Intensive English Composition I
ELST 262 - I.T. Hardware Support 3 credit hours
ELST 267 - I.T. Software Support 3 credit hours

Total: 15 credit hours

Second Semester

BUSG 224 - Business Computer Applications 3 credit hours OR
TECH 104 - Computer Fundamentals for Technicians 3 credit hours
CNET 178 - Windows Server 3 credit hours
CNET 197 - Linux Systems Fundamentals 3 credit hours
MATH 120 - Contemporary Math 3 credit hours OR
MATH 128 - Applied Algebra 3 credit hours OR
MATH 130 - College Algebra 3 credit hours
Social/Behavioral Science Requirement 3 credit hours

Total: 15 credit hours

Third Semester

CMIN 233 - Cloud Computing Foundations 3 credit hours
CMIN 244 - Introduction to Information Security 3 credit hours
CMST 130 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 credit hours OR
CMST 132 - Business and Professional Communication 3 credit hours
CNET 180 - Virtual Computer Systems 3 credit hours
CNET 277 - Network Design 3 credit hours

Computer Network Technology, A.A.S.

REQUIRED COURSES IN MAJOR

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

APPROVED ELECTIVES

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 60

NOTE:

Suggested Sequence

First Semester

Total: 15 credit hours

Second Semester

Total: 15 credit hours

Third Semester

Total: 15 credit hours

Fourth Semester

Total: 15 credit hours

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 60