Options for Computer Networking
Associate of Applied Science | Certifications | Credentials | Definitions of Certifications
Associate of Applied Science
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Networking Technologies is designed for students who have minimal experience and knowledge of PC computer technology.
The general education requirements are designed to encourage students to develop critical and creative thinking, computation, and communication skills. The core area of emphasis provides students with the prerequisite coursework that is required for students to successfully complete one of the following options in the Associate of Applied Science degree: 1) Cisco Networking-CCNA, 2) Cisco Networking-CCNP, 3) Systems Administration - MSCA/CompTIA-LINUX+.
Students must complete the general education, core areas of emphasis and choose at least one of the networking technology options to complete the two-year degree. A student who chooses to complete two or more CNT options, will earn a CNT AAS degree in each option and each completed option will be listed separately on the students' transcript.
Cisco Networking-CCNA Option: The Cisco-CCNA (Cisco Certified Networking Associate) option qualifies an individual to plan, implement, and support networking configurations in a business or industry. The Cisco curriculum is designed to introduce students to networking fundamentals such as the OSI model, industry standards, network topologies, and IP Addressing (including subnet standards). Students will learn router theory, routing protocols, and LAN switching and network design. In addition, students will apply this theory in a network design team project and in practical examinations. The Cisco option is a blend of Cisco, CompTIA, and Microsoft certification courses. The completion of all the coursework will prepare students to take Cisco certification CCNA exams, Microsoft Certified Product Specialist exams, Microsoft Office Specialist Expert exams, and CompTIA exams.
Cisco Networking-CCNP Option: The Cisco-CCNP (Cisco Certified Networking Professional) option is a continuation of CCNA certification. This option builds upon the curriculum of the CCNA courses. Students who complete these options will be able to design larger networks, build advanced router configurations, build remote access networks, build Cisco multi-layer switched networks, and will learn internetwork troubleshooting. To be a CCNP, the student must pass all four CCNP Certification exams for the CCNP courses listed in this option.
Systems Administration-MCSA/CompTIA-LINUX+ Option: The Systems Administration Track is designed to provide students with a broad knowledge of computer networking hardware and software. Students who complete this track have the opportunity to earn the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MSCA) certification, and the Linux+ certification sponsored by CompTIA.
Students who successfully complete the course requirements and achieve the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification will be prepared to implement, manage, and troubleshoot the ongoing needs of a Microsoft Windows® 2003-based operating environment.
The CompTIA LINUX+ certification demonstrates technical competency and provides a broad understanding of a Linux operating system. Students who successfully complete the course requirements and achieve the Linux+ certification will be prepared to install, operate, administer, and troubleshoot services in the Linux operating system.
To achieve MCSA and CompTIA LINUX+ certification, students must pass all the certification exams for each course listed in this option.
Associate of Applied Science Degree
| General Education Requirements | Credits | ||
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| Writing Level I (WR1) | 3 | ||
| U.S & Wyoming Constitution (POLS 1000) | 3 | ||
| ART/DIV/HUM/IT/ORAL/SOC (Must come from two categories) | 6 | ||
| WR2 | (In program) | ||
| MATH/APPM/LSCI | 3 | ||
| PEAC/UNST/WELL | 1 | ||
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Program Requirements
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| BADM | 1020 | Business Communications (WR2) | 3 |
| CMAP | 1615 | Operating Systems: | 3 |
| CMAP | 1920 | Hardware Maintenance | 4 |
| CMAP | 2510 | Multimedia: Introduction | 4 |
| COSC | 1000 | Computer Programming: | 3 |
| CPED | 1000 | Cooperative Work Experience I | 3 |
| CSCO | 2000 | Cisco:Internetworking I | 5 |
| MOUS | 1725 | Word Processing Applications: OR | |
| CMAP | 1725 | Word Processing Applications: | 3 |
| MOUS | 1775 | Spreadsheet Applications: OR | |
| CMAP | 1775 | Spreadsheet Applications : | 3 |
| MOUS | 1815 | Database Applications: OR | |
| CMAP | 1815 | Database Applications: | 3 |
| MSFT | 22272 | Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows XP Professional | 4 |
| Program Options (Choose a minimum of one option below.) | |||
| Cisco Networking-CCNA Option | |||
| Program Electives | |||
| CSCO | 2020 | Cisco:Internetworking II | 5 |
| Students must select 9 credits from the following departments: COSC, CSCO,MSFT, PFVD | 9 | ||
| Total | 68 | ||
| Cisco Networking -CCNP Option | |||
| Program Electives | |||
| CSCO | 2020 | Cisco: Internetworking II | 5 |
| CSCO | 2050 | CCNP1: Advanced Routing Configuration | 5 |
| CSCO | 2060 | CCNP2: Building Remote Access Networks | 5 |
| CSCO | 2070 | CCNP3: Building Cisco Multi-layer Switched Networks | 5 |
| CSCO | 2080 | CCNP4: Internetwork Troubleshooting | 5 |
| Total | 79 | ||
| Systems Administration -MCSA/CompTIA-LINUX+ Option | |||
| Program Electives | |||
| COSC | 2020 | Introduction to Linux | 3 |
| COSC | 2025 | Intermediate Linux | 3 |
| MSFT | 22275 | Maintaining a MS Windows Server 2003 Environment | 5 |
| MSFT | 22277 | Implementing, Managing, & Maintaining a MS Windows Server 2003 Net Infrastructure: Net Services | 4 |
| Total | 69 | ||
Certificate
The certificate program in Computer Networking Technologies is designed for students who have had previous coursework or work experience with PC computer technology. The general education requirements are designed to encourage students to develop computation and communication skills. The core area of emphasis provides students with the prerequisite coursework that is required for students to successfully complete one of the following options in the certificate: 1) Cisco Networking-CCNA 2) Cisco Networking-CCNP 3)Systems Administration-Microsoft-MCSA/CompTIA-Linux+.
Students must complete the general education requirements, core areas of emphasis and choose at least one of the networking technology options to complete the certification. A student who chooses to complete two or more CNT options will earn a CNT Certificate in each option and each completed option will be listed separately on the student's transcript.
Cisco Networking-CCNA Option: The Cisco-CCNA (Cisco Certified Networking Associate) option qualifies an individual to plan, implement, and support networking configuration in a business or industry. The Cisco curriculum is designed to introduce students to networking fundamentals such as the OSI model, industry standards, network topologies and IP Addressing (including subnet standards). Students will learn router theory, routing protocols, and LAN switching and network design. In addition, students will apply this theory in a network design team project and in practical examinations. The Cisco option is a blend of Cisco, CompTIA, and Microsoft certification courses. The completion of all coursework will prepare students to take Cisco certification CCNA exams, Microsoft Certified Product Specialist exams, Microsoft Office Specialist expert exams and CompTIA exams.
Cisco Networking-CCNP Option: The Cisco-CCNP (Cisco Certified Networking Professional) option is a continuation of CCNA certification. This option builds upon the curriculum of the CCNA courses. Students who complete these options will be able to design larger networks, build advanced router configurations, build remote access networks, build Cisco multi-layer switched networks, and will learn internetwork troubleshooting. To be a certified CCNP, the student must pass all four CCNP Certification exams for the CCNP courses listed in this option.
Systems Administration-Microsoft-MCSA/CompTIA-LINUX+ Option: The Systems Administration Track is designed to provide students with a broad knowledge of computer networking hardware and software. Students who complete this track have the opportunity to earn the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification, and the Linux+ certification sponsored by CompTIA. Students who successfully complete the course requirements and achieve the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification will be prepared to implement, manage, and troubleshoot the ongoing needs of a Microsoft Windows® 2003-based operating environment. The CompTIA LINUX+ certification demonstrates technical competency and provides a broad understanding of the Linux operating system. Students who successfully complete the course requirements and achieve the Linux+ certification will be prepared to install, operate, administer, and troubleshoot services in the Linux operating system. To achieve MCSA and CompTIA LINUX+ certification, students must pass all the certification exams for each course listed in this option.
Certificate
| General Education Requirements | Credits | ||
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| ENGL | 1010 | English Composition I (WR1) | 3 |
| MATH/APPM | 3 | ||
| UNST | 1 | ||
| Program Requirements | |||
| CMAP | 1615 | Operating Systems*: | 3 |
| CMAP | 1920 | Hardware Maintenance | 4 |
| CMAP | 2510 | Multimedia: Introduction | 4 |
| CSCO | 2000 | Cisco:Internetworking I | 5 |
| MSFT | 22272 | Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows XP Professional | 4 |
| * Students who have limited or no computer experience must take COSC 1200 before enrolling in CMAP 1615. | |||
| Program Options (Choose a minimum of one option.) | |||
| Cisco Networking-CCNA Option | |||
| CSCO | 2020 | Cisco: Internetworking II | 5 |
| CSCO/CSCO/MSFT/PFVD courses | 6 | ||
| Total | 38 | ||
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Cisco Networking-CCNP Option
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| CSCO | 2020 | Cisco: Internetworking II | 5 |
| CSCO | 2050 | CCNP1: Advanced Routing Configuration | 5 |
| CSCO | 2060 | CCNP2: Building Remote Access Networks | 5 |
| CSCO | 2070 | CCNP3: Building Cisco Multi-layer Switched Networks | 5 |
| CSCO | 2080 | CCNP4: Internetwork Troubleshooting | 5 |
| Total | 52 | ||
| Systems Administration-Microsoft-MCSA/CompTIA-LINUX+ Option | |||
| COSC | 2020 | Introduction to Linux | 3 |
| COSC | 2025 | Intermediate Linux | 3 |
| MSFT | 22275 | Maintaining a MS Windows Server 2003 Environment | 5 |
| MSFT | 22277 | Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a MS Windows Server 2003 Net Infrastructure:Net Services | 4 |
| Total | 42 | ||
CISCO-CCNA
Credential
The Credential for Cisco Networking-CCNA (Cisco Certified Networking Associate) is designed for students who have coursework in the computer field and/or work experience in the computer networking industry.
The Cisco-CCNA Credential qualifies an individual to plan, implement, and support networking configuration in a business or industry. The Cisco curriculum is designed to introduce students to networking fundamentals such as the OSI model, industry standards, network topologies and IP Addressing (including subnet standards).
Students will learn router theory, routing protocols, and LAN switching and network design. In addition, students will apply this theory in a network design team project and in practical examinations. The Cisco-CCNA credential is a blend of Cisco and Microsoft certification courses. The completion of all the coursework will prepare students to take Cisco certification CCNA exams and Microsoft Certified Product Specialist exams.
Students who choose this credential and are deficient in computer skills, theory, hardware, software/operating systems coursework may be required to take prerequisite coursework before enrolling in the Microsoft certification courses.
To complete the credential involves more than one semester of coursework.
Credential
| Program Requirements | Credits | ||
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| CSCO | 2000 | Cisco: Internetworking I | 5 |
| CSCO | 2020 | Cisco: Internetworking II | 5 |
| COSC | 2020 | Introduction to Linux OR | |
| COSC | 2025 | Intermediate Linux OR | |
| CSCO/MSFT courses | 4 | ||
| Total | 4 | ||
CISCO Networking-CCNP
Credential
The Cisco-CCNP (Cisco Certified Networking Professional) credential is a continuation of CCNA certification. This credential builds upon the curriculum of the CCNA courses. Students who complete this credential will be able to design larger networks, build advanced router configurations, build remote access networks, build Cisco multi-layer switched networks, and will learn internetwork troubleshooting. To be certified as a CCNP, the student must pass all four CCNP Certification exams for the CCNP courses listed in this credential. Students who choose this credential and are deficient in computer skills, theory, hardware, software/operating systems coursework may be required to take prerequisite coursework before enrolling in Cisco certification courses.
To complete the credential involves more than one semester of coursework.
| Program Requirements | Credits | ||
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| CSCO | 2000 | Cisco: Internetworking I | 5 |
| CSCO | 2020 | Cisco: Internetworking II | 5 |
| CSCO | 2050 | CCNP1: Advanced Routing Configuration | 5 |
| CSCO | 2060 | CCNP2: Building Remote Access Networks | 5 |
| CSCO | 2070 | CCNP3: Building Cisco Multi-layer Switched Networks | 5 |
| CSCO | 2080 | CCNP4: Internetworking Troubleshooting | 5 |
| Total | 30 | ||
Computer Networking Technologies: Systems Administration-MCSA/Comptia-Linux+
Credential
The two components of the Systems Administration Credential are the MCSA and CompTIA-LINUX+.
The Systems Administration Track credential is designed to provide students with a broad knowledge of computer networking hardware and software. Students who complete this track have the opportunity to earn the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification and the Linux+ certification sponsored by CompTIA.
Students who successfully complete the course requirements and achieve the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification will be prepared to implement, manage, and troubleshoot the ongoing needs of a Microsoft Windows® 2003-based operating environment.
The CompTIA LINUX+ certification demonstrates technical competency and provides a broad understanding of a Linux operating system. Students who successfully complete the course requirements and achieve the Linux+ certification will be prepared to install, operate, administer, and troubleshoot services in the Linux operating system.
To achieve MCSA and CompTIA LINUX+ certification, students must pass all the certification exams for each course listed in this option.
Students who choose this credential, and are deficient in computer skills and theory, may be required to take prerequisite coursework before enrolling in Microsoft and Cisco certification classes. Completion of this credential will require more than one semester of coursework.
| Progam Requirements | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CMAP | 2510 | Multimedia: Introduction | 4 |
| COSC | 2020 | Introduction to Linux | 3 |
| COSC | 2025 | Intermediate Linux | 3 |
| MSFT | 22272 | Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows XP Professional | 4 |
| MSFT | 22275 | Maintaining a MS Windows Server 2003 Environment | 5 |
| MSFT | 22277 | Implementing, Managing, & Maintaining a MS Windows Server 2003 Net Infrastructure: Net Services | 4 |
| Total | 23 | ||