Networking Technology (A.A.S.)

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A.A.S. Degree: 62 Hours

Employment in IT networking can range from assembling and repairing computers, installation of network cabling systems, configuring and managing servers and back-end network support systems, to trouble shooting network hardware and software issues . Network administrators typically oversee the functioning of all network-attached devices. Graduates of the Networking Technology program will qualify for entry level positions as network technicians, computer technicians and as network cable installers. Our courses also prepare students to attempt the following industry certifications;
CompTIA NET+, A+, Security+, and Linux+ Cisco CCENT and CCNA.

Networking Technology Program Requirements

NET-100 Introduction to Networking Credits: 4
NET-102 Mng Personal Comp Systems Credits: 4
NET-104 Network Communications and Cabling Credits: 4
NET-110 Windows Client-Server Credits: 4
NET-112 The Linux Operating System Credits: 4
NET-116 Cisco Routing and Switching - Introduction to Networks Credits: 4
NET-202 Information Technology Security Credits: 4
NET-205 Network Virtualization and Storage Concepts Credits: 4
NET-206 Cisco CCNA - Routing and Switching Essentials Credits: 4
NET-216 Cisco CCNA - Scaling and Connecting Networks Credits: 4
NET-260 Advanced Networking Systems Credits: 4
NET-290 Co-Operative Education/Internship Credits: Variable (or NET 291 )

General Education Requirements

COM-105 Public Speaking Credits: 3
ENG-101 Composition I Credits: 3
PLS-101 American Government and Politics Credits: 3 or HST 120
TEC-108 Applied Technical Mathematics Credits: 3 (or MTH 110 or higher)
TEC-285 Occupational Seminar Credits: 1
TES-140 Technical Physics Credits: 4 or
Science Elective

Note:

As required by Missouri law, all degree programs must include instruction in both the U.S. and the Missouri State Constitution. This can be satisfied by either PLS 101 or HST 120 .