Computer and Information Technology - AAS: Network Administration Track
The Network Administration Track provides the concepts and skills needed to design, set-up, maintain and expand network and telecommunications systems. Upon completion of the track, you will be qualified to take industry designed and recognized certification examinations. Employment opportunities include entry-level positions in installation and administration of local and wide area networks in medium to large businesses and organizations, and computer network administration positions in small businesses.
(63 total credit hours)
| Courses | Credits | Grade | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIT 105 Introduction to Computers | 3 | All | |
| MAT 150 College Algebra (or another advisor-approved Quantitative Reasoning course) | 3 | All | |
| Social/Behavioral Science General Education course (or CIT 111 Computer Hardware and Software if prior IT experience) | 3-4 | All | |
| ENG 101 Writing I | 3 | All | |
| Heritage/Humanities General Education course | 3 | All |
| Courses | Credits | Grade | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIT 111 Computer Hardware and Software (or Social/Behavioral General Education course) | 3-4 | All | |
| CIT 120 Computational Thinking(pre-req MAT 85 or higher level Quantitative Reasoning course) | 3 | All | |
| CIT 160 Intro to Networking Concepts (pre-req or co-req CIT 111) | 4 | All | |
| CIT 170 Database Design Fundamentals (pre-req CIT 105 and MAT 150) | 3 | All | |
| Natural Science General Education course | 3 | All |
| Courses | Credits | Grade | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIT 149 Java I (pre-req CIT 120 or Consent of Instructor) | 3 | All | |
| CIT 180 Security Fundamentals (pre-req CIT 160) | 3 | All | |
| CIT 270 Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administration | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| CIT 275 Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| CIT 299 CIT Professionalism | 3 | Fall/Spring |
| Courses | Credits | Grade | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIT 227 Introduction to UNIX/Linux Administration (pre-req CIT 111 and CIT 160) | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| CIT 184 Attacks and Exploits (pre-req CIT 180) | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| CIT 182 Perimeter Defense (pre-req CIT 180) | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| CIT 279 Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| CIT 290 Internship or CIT 291 CIT Capstone | 3 | Fall/Spring |
Notes
- Consent of Instructor may be used in place of the prerequisite for a course.
- Progression in the program is contingent upon achievement of a grade C or greater in each CIT course and maintenance of a 2.0 cumulative GPA or above (on a 4.0 scale).
- At least 25 percent of the approved curriculum for any certificate, diploma or degree must be completed at the student’s home college.
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KCTCS Catalog - Computer and Information Technologies - AAS: Network Administration
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