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 095Employability Skills for Technical Careers

2.00

CIS 101Introduction to Computer and Information Technology

3.00

CIS 130Hardware and Information Technology Essentials

3.00

CIS 140Introduction to Networks (Cisco CCNA 1)

4.00

Students must complete at least fifteen (15) additional units from the following courses:

CIS 109Operating Systems and Environments

3.00

CIS 132Systems and Network Administration

3.00

CIS 134Introduction to Information Systems Security

3.00

CIS 135Certified Ethical Hacker

3.00

CIS 141Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials (Cisco CCNA 2)

4.00

CIS 142Enterprise Networking, Security and Automation (Cisco CCNA 3)

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.