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 Home > Degree Programs: Associates > AAS in Linux Networking Administration

Associate of Applied Science
in Linux Networking Administration

(61 credits)

This program will help to prepare students for a variety of industry recognized Linux certification exams as well as provide practical hands-on skills for the work place. The program includes a core of Linux classes including Linux Operating System Basics, System Administration, Network Administration and Network Security. These classes will ensure a student’s knowledge and skill level in preparation for employment or for improving current professional skills. Objectives for a variety of industry certifications are encompassed within course and program objectives.

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  Required CIS 126DL - Linux Operating System 3 credits
  Courses          or  CIS 126AL - Linux Operating System I 1 credit
        and  CIS 126BL - Linux Operating System II 1 credit
        and  CIS 126CL - Linux Operating System III 1 credit
  (24 credits) CIS 238DL - Linux System Administration 3 credits
    CIS 240DL - Linux Network Administration 3 credits
    CIS 271DL - Linux Security 3 credits
    CIS 239DL - Linux Shell Scripting 3 credits
    CNT 140 - Cisco Networking Fundamentals 4 credits
             or  MST 140 - Microsoft Networking Essentials 3 credits
             or  CIS 190 - Introduction to Local Area Networks 3 credits
    BPC 170 - Computer Maintenance I: A+ Prep 3 credits
             or BPC 273 - Advanced Server Computer Maintenance: Server+ Prep 3 credits
    MST 150 - Microsoft Windows Professional (any module) 3 credits

  Restrictive Electives (Select  12 credits) CIS 105 - Survey of Computer Information Systems 3 credits
  BPC 110 - Computer Usage and Applications 3 credits
           or  MST 140 - Microsoft Networking Essentials 3 credits
           or  CNT 140 - Cisco Networking Fundamentals 4 credits
             or  CIS 190 - Introduction to Local Area Networks 3 credits
    BPC/CIS 224 - Project Management Microsoft Project for Windows 3 credits
    CIS 270 - Essentials of Network and Information Security 3 credits
    BPC/CIS 121AB - MS-DOS Operating System 1 credits
    MST 150 - Microsoft Windows Professional (any module) 3 credits
    MST 152 - Microsoft Windows Server (any module) 4 credits
    MST 155 - Implementing Windows Network Infrastructure 3 credits
    MST 157 - Implementing Windows Directory Services 3 credits
    MST 232 - Managing a Windows Network Environment 3 credits
    CNT 150 - Cisco Network Router Technologies 3 credits
    CNT 160 - Cisco Advanced Routing and Switching 3 credits
    CNT 170 - Cisco Project-Based Learning 3 credits
   
CNT 120 - Adobe Web Design 3 credits
    BPC/CIS 120CF - Computer Graphics: Adobe Photoshop 3 credits
    CIS 120DC - Computer Graphics: Macromedia Flash 3 credits
  BPC/CIS 133DA - The Internet/World Wide Web 3 credits
  CIS 233DA - Web Design and Publishing 3 credits
  BPC 170 - Computer Maintenance I: A+ Prep 3 credits
           or  BPC 270 - Microcomputer Maintenance II 3 credits
  BPC 273 - Advanced Server Computer Maintenance: Server+ Prep 3 credits
  CIS 296WC - Cooperative Education 3 credits
  CIS 298AC - Special Projects 3 credits
 
15 credits
  English ENG 101 - First Year Composition
3 credits
   
    ENG 102 - First Year Composition
3 credits
   
  Communication Any approved course in the Oral Communications Area
3 credits
  (select one of  the following) CRE 101 - Critical and Evaluative Reading I
  or (Note: Equivalent as indicated by assessment)
3 credits
   
  Mathematics MAT 102 - Mathematical Concepts/Applications or Higher
3 credits
  (select one of the follwing)
 
 
10 credits
  Humanities & Fine Arts Any approved General Studies courses
  in the Humanities and Fine Arts Area
3 credits
  Social Behavioral Any approved general education course
Science in the Behavioral Science area.
3 credits
  Natural Science Any approved general education course in the Social and Natural Science area.
4 credits
 
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