Certificate Associate of Applied Science Degree
The Network & Microcomputer Specialist program prepares students
for entry-level positions in network administration and microcomputer
support. Network specialists, using software such as Novell®, Linux/Unix,
or Windows®, work with organizational computers to keep hardware
and software operational and provide secure access to business information.
Microcomputer specialists install, maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot
PC hardware.
Students may earn either a one year certificate or a two year Associate of Applied Science degree. The coursework emphasizes development of analytical and problem solving skills. Cooperative Work Experience (CWE) is supervised on the job employment that supplements the academic classroom environment.
Prerequisites for first term classes include completed coursework or placement out of CS-120 Survey of Computing, WR-095 Paragraph to Essay, and MTH-065 Algebra II.
This program is an open program, meaning that students may take any class in the program for which they have completed the prerequisite.
Careers
Career opportunities include network specialist, computer service technician, field engineer, customer service engineer, computer technician, and PC/LAN support specialist.
For more information contact Debra Carino.
Network & Microcomputer Specialist Certificate
Minimum Credits Required for Certificate
| Minimum credits required for certificate | 49-50 |
Network & Microcomputer Specialist Associate of Applied Science Degree: 1st Year
| Complete certificate program |
Computer Application Specialist Associate of Applied Science Degree: 2nd Year
| Fall Term | Credits |
| CS-135DB Advanced Database | 3 |
| CS-140U Operating Systems I: Linux/Unix | 3 |
| CS-229 Network System Repair & Troubleshooting | 4 |
| CS-288W LAN II: TCP/IP | 4 |
| -- General Education/Recommended Elective* | 3 |
| Winter Term | Credits |
| CS-240U Operating Systems II: Linux/Unix | 3 |
| CS-279N LAN I: Novell® Administration | 4 |
| CS-287X Microsoft® Exchange Server | 2 |
| CS-289I Web Server Administration: IIS | 2 |
| -- General Education/Recommended Elective* | 3 |
| Spring Term | Credits |
| CS-280 Computer Science/CWE | 6 |
| CS-284 Network Security | 4 |
| CS-289A Web Server Administration: Apache™ | 2 |
| -- General Education/Recommended Elective* | 3 |
Minimum Credits Required for Degree (Requirements & Electives)
| Minimum credits required for degree (requirements & electives) | 95-99 |
Recommended Electives
| Complete 10-12 credits of the following: | Credits |
| BA-101 Introduction to Buisness | 4 |
| -- Any computer science course numbered
125 or above except: CS-178, CS-179, and CS-295. |
N/A |
