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    Computer and Information Technologies

    Degrees - Associate in Applied Science (AAS)

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    Program Contact

    Navin Madras

    Computer and Information Technologies

    Program Coordinator

    (270) 706-8461

    nmadras0001@kctcs.edu

     

    Network Administration Track - Degree

    Associate in Applied Science
    Computer and Information Technologies

    Developmental Courses as Needed

    Courses Credit Notes
    RDG 20/100 3-6  
    ENC 90/ENG 100 2-5  
    MAT 61 4  

    General Education Courses

    Courses Credit Notes
    ENG 101 Writing I 3  
    Approved Quantitative Reasoning Course (see list below) 3-5  
    Natural Sciences 3  
    Social and Behavioral Sciences 3  
    Heritage/Humanities 3  
    GENERAL EDUCATION SUBTOTAL 15-17  

    Technical Core Requirements

    Courses Credit Notes
    CIT 105 Introduction to Computers 3 Recommended first semester
    Prereq: RDG 20 or instructor consent
    CIT 111 Computer Hardware and Software 4 Coreq: CIT 105 and MAT 61 or instructor consent
    Recommended first semester
    CIT 120 Computational Thinking 3 Prereq: MAT 85 or MAT 126 or higher or instructor consent
    Prereq or Coreq: CIT 105
    CIT 170 Database Design Fundamentals 3 Prereq: CIT 105 and MAT 85 or MAT 126 and instructor consent
    CIT 180 Security Fundamentals 3 Prereq: CIT 160 or CIT 161 or instructor consent
    CIT 160 Introduction to Networking Concepts OR
    CIT 161 Introduction to Networks    		 4 Prereq: MAT 61 or instructor consent;
    Prereq or Coreq: CIT 111 or instructor consent
    Approved Level I Programming Language Courses (see list below) 3 Prereq: CIT 120
    CIT 290 Internship OR
    CIT 291 CIT Capstone OR
    CIT 293 CIT Employability Studies    		 1-3 Prereq: sophomore standing in CIT
    TECHNICAL CORE SUBTOTAL 24-26  

    Network Administration Track

    Courses Credit Notes
    Network Administration Track Course Sequence in one of the following:
      • Microsoft Windows Administration OR
      • Cisco Networking Associate OR
      • UNIX/Linux Platform
    (see lists below)    		 12-14  
    Approved CIT Technical Courses 9 Any CIT courses not taken to fill other requirements
    NETWORK ADMINISTRATION TRACK SUBTOTAL 21-23  
    TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS 60-66  

    Students graduating with a degree or certificate in Computer and Information Technologies may only use a course with a grade of “C” or higher (or a “P” for Pass/Fail courses) to fulfill a core or track graduation requirement.

    The Computer and Information Technologies department does not accept non-general education courses older than five years from returning or transfer students without consent from the local program coordinator.

    Network Administration Track Course Sequences

    Microsoft Windows Administration Sequence:

    Courses Credit Notes
    CIT 213 Microsoft Client Configuration 3 Prereq: CIT 111 and either CIT 160, 161, or 162
    CIT 261 MS Active Directory Services 3 Prereq: CIT 111 and CIT 160/161 or instructor consent
    CIT 262 MS Network Infrastructure 3 Prereq: CIT 111 and CIT 160/161 or instructor consent
    CIT 264 Microsoft Server Management 3 Prereq: CIT 262 or instructor consent
    MICROSOFT WINDOWS ADMINISTRATION SEQUENCE SUBTOTAL 12  

    Cisco Networking Associate Sequence:

    Courses Credit Notes
    CIT 167 Switching and Routing Essentials 4 Prereq: CIT 161
    CIT 212 Connecting and Scaling Networks 4 Prereq: CIT 167 or instructor consent
    CIT 227 Introduction to UNIX/Linux Administration 3 Prereq: CIT 111 and CIT 160/161 or instructor consent
    Approved Network Elective Course OR
    Approved Security Elective Course
    (see lists below)    		 3  
    CISCO NETWORKING ASSOCIATE SEQUENCE SUBTOTAL 14  

    UNIX/Linux Platform Sequence:

    Courses Credit Notes
    CIT 227 Introduction to UNIX/Linux Administration 3 Prereq: CIT 111 and CIT 160/161 or instructor consent
    CIT 228 Advanced UNIX/Linux Administration 3 Prereq: CIT 227
    CIT 267 UNIX/Linux Network Services 3 Prereq: CIT 228 or instructor consent
    CIT 286 UNIX/Linux OS Security 3 Prereq: CIT 180 and CIT 228 or instructor consent
    UNIX/LINUX PLATFORM SEQUENCE SUBTOTAL 12  

    Approved Network Elective Courses

    Courses Credit Notes
    CIT 167 Switching and Routing Essentials 4 Prereq: CIT 161
    CIT 212 Connecting and Scaling Networks 4 Prereq: CIT 167 or instructor consent
    CIT 219 Internet Protocols 3 Prereq: CIT 160 or CIT 161 or CIT 162 or instructor consent
    CIT 228 Advanced UNIX/Linux Administration 3 Prereq: CIT 227 or instructor consent
    CIT 260 Network Hardware Installation and Troubleshooting 3 Prereq: CIT 160 or CIT 161 or instructor consent
    CIT 261 MS Active Directory Services 3 Prereq: CIT 111 and (CIT 160 or CIT 161) or instructor consent
    CIT 262 Advanced Topics in Microsoft Windows: (Topic) 1-6 Prereq: CIT 111 and (CIT 160 or CIT 161) or instructor consent
    CIT 264 Microsoft Server Management 3 Prereq: CIT 262 or instructor consent
    CIT 267 UNIX/Linux Network Services 3 Prereq: CIT 228 or instructor consent
    Other Microsoft networking courses as approved by the CIT Program Coordinator 3  

    Approved Security Elective Courses

    Courses Credit Notes
    CIT 284 Computer Forensics 3 Prereq: CIT 160 or instructor consent
    CIT 285 MS Windows OS Security 3 Prereq: CIT 180 and (CIT 214 or CIT 262) or instructor consent
    CIT 286 UNIX/Linux OS Security 3 Prereq: CIT 180 and CIT 228 or instructor consent
    CIT 287 Cisco OS Security 3 Prereq: CIT 167 or CIT 212 or instructor consent

    Approved Level I Programming Language Courses

    Courses Credit Notes
    CIT 140 Java Script I 3 Prereq: CIT 120 and CIT 150 or 155
    CIT 141 PHP I 3 Prereq: CIT 120 or instructor consent
    CIT 142 C++ I 3 Prereq: CIT 120 or instructor consent
    CIT 143 C# I 3 Prereq: CIT 120 or instructor consent
    CIT 144 Python I 3 Prereq: CIT 120 or instructor consent
    CIT 145 Perl I 3 Prereq: CIT 120 or instructor consent
    CIT 146 Swift I 3 Prereq: CIT 120 or instructor consent
    CIT 147 Programming I: Language 3 Prereq: CIT 120 or instructor consent
    CIT 148 Visual Basic I 3 Prereq: CIT 120 or instructor consent
    CIT 149 Java I 3 Prereq: CIT 120 or instructor consent
    CIT 171 SQL I 3 Prereq: CIT 120 or instructor consent
    University Level I programming language as approved by program coordinator 3-4  

    Approved Quantitative Reasoning Courses

    Courses Credit Notes
    MAT 126 Technical Algebra and Trigonometry 3  
    MAT 146 Contemporary College Mathematics 3  
    MAT 150 College Algebra 3  
    MAT 155 Trigonometry 3  
    MAT 160 Precalculus 3  
    MAT 161 Statistics and Algebra 3  
    MAT 165 Finite Mathematics and its Applications 3  
    MAT 170 Brief Calculus with Applications 3  
    MAT 171 Precalculus 5  
    MAT 174 Calculus I 4  
    MAT 175 Calculus I 5  

    For a list of KCTCS general education classes in each category, go to https://catalog.kctcs.edu/academic-services/general-education-requirements/

    KCTCS Catalog:  Network Administration Track - Degree