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Certificate & Degree Programs 2020-2021 COMPUTER - NETWORK AND SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE IN NETWORK AND SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION (60-65 CREDITS; CODE 3189) To qualify, students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program. Division: Business and Information Technologies Program Director: Wyatt Johnson The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Network and Systems Administration program provides students with a solid, hands-on skill set of computer, networking, and internetworking systems technology principles and desktop support. Students gain an understanding of the interaction between microcomputer software and hardware, network and internetworking operating systems software and hardware, local area network administration and management, the use of troubleshooting techniques, troubleshooting hardware and software tools, as well as interpersonal/customer service skills. Students have the opportunity to specialize in specific information technology areas based on their interests and professional goals and leading to industry recognized certifications through an embedded Certificate of Completion (CCL) including, but not limited to, Desktop (Desktop Support, Computer System Configuration and Support, Computer System Configuration and Support, Network, Computer System Configuration and Support, Security, Computer System Configuration and Support, Linux), Cisco (Cisco Network CCNA, Cisco Network CCNP, Cisco Network CCNA Security), Linux (Red Hat Linux Engineer, Linux Associate, Red Hat Linux Administrator, Linux System Administration), Microsoft (Microsoft System Administration, Microsoft Desktop Associate), and VMware (VMware Network Administrator, VMware Foundations, VMware System Administrator). Graduates may pursue employment in a variety of information technology environments and/or transfer to a university. Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program. For students considering university transfer consult with an Academic, Program, or Faculty Advisor at the college and/or university transfer partner. All courses within the Required Courses and Restricted Electives areas are not applicable if taken more than five (5) years prior to the completion of the program. Consult with an Academic Advisor or Program Director for exceptions. Students may receive credit for courses within the program based on current industry certifications. Consult with an Academic Advisor or Program Director. This program replaces: AAS/3013 Linux Networking Administration AAS/3095 Information Technology: Cisco Networking AAS/3096 Information Technology: Network Server AAS/3208 Networking System Administration AAS/3312 Computer and Networking Technology AAS/3778 Microsoft Networking Technology AAS/3794 Network Administration 158