Academic Programs
Computer & Networking Technology, A.A.S.
| Locations: Granite Falls, Jackson, and Online | Links to: Printer friendly version Articulation agreements Faculty/Program webpage |
Computer & Networking technicians solve software, hardware and networking issues. They set up and maintain computer systems and networks. Technicians provide hands on and remote support for end users of computers and networks. This degree provides hands-on training in computer hardware, operating system and networks. Students learn skills necessary to provide support of industry leading computer systems and networks.
Accuplacer test scores determine placement in Math and English courses.
| COURSE # | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS |
| Fall - Year 1 | ||
| CST 1125 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| IT Exploration | 2 | |
| Introduction to Hardware | 3 | |
| Introduction to Networking | 4 | |
| General Education Electives -recommend CMST 1103 |
3 | |
| Credits Fall - Year 1 | 15 | |
| Spring - Year 1 | ||
| Customer Service for the Office Professional | 2 | |
| Introduction to Information Security | 4 | |
| CST 1500 | Routers and Switches | 3 |
| CST 2224 | Windows Client/Server Administration I | 3 |
| General Education Electives | 3 | |
| Credits Spring - Year 1 | 15 | |
| Fall - Year 2 | ||
| Cybersecurity | 3 | |
| CST 2150 | Advanced Routing Technology | 3 |
| CST 2300 | Windows Client/Server Administration II | 3 |
| CST 2350 | Virtual Computing | 3 |
| General Education Credits | 3 | |
| Credits Fall - Year 2 |
15 | |
| Spring - Year 2 | ||
| CST 1300 | Computer Forensics | 3 |
| LINUX Operating System | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Wireless Networking | 3 | |
| General Education Electives | 6 | |
| Credits Spring - Year 2 | 15 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 60 |
Notes:
General Education Electives in three additional areas of the curriculum as outlined in the college catalog.
Updated: pp 12/15/2023