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AAS Degree in Network Technology

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This Degree Prepares You For...

The associate in applied science (AAS) degree in network technology prepares you to successfully work both independently and as part of a team to design, implement, and maintain an organization’s hardware and software network. In this program, you will:   

  • Learn how to set up and configure computers and servers and connect users to the system and with other internal and external networks
  • Master the fundamentals to provide good documentation, implement security measures, and plan for future technology needs
  • Gain the troubleshooting skills needed to systematically analyze problems, then implement and evaluate solutions

 

Degree Requirements

Prerequisites

Many of the prerequisite courses required for this degree have prerequisites of their own. See an academic advisor for help with placement. The following 4 courses are prerequisites for all the required courses for this degree.

     
BIT 100 Computer Basics 1 5 credits
BIT 101 Computer Basics 2 7 credits
BIT 154 Beginning Word Processing 1 credit
BIT 158 Beginning Database 1 credit

 

General Education Requirements

Complete the following course:

 

     
PSYC 251 Organizational Behavior 5 credits

 

Select one of the following 2 courses

     
ENGL& 101 English Composition I 5 credits
ENGL& 101T English Composition I for Technical Writers 5 credits

 

Program Requirements

Complete the following courses:

     
BUS 101 Introduction to Business 5 credits
BIT 102 Network Concepts and Design 5 credits
BIT 105 Careers in Information Technology 2 credits
BIT 112 Basics of Web Authoring 5 credits
BIT 115 Introduction to Programming 5 credits
BIT 116 Scripting 5 credits
BIT 126 Network Client Systems 5 credits
BIT 127 Linux Client/Server Basics 5 credits
BIT 159 Advanced Database 1 credit
BIT 162 Unix Basics 1 credit
BIT 167 Network Certification Preparation 1 credit
BIT 197 BIT Work-Based Learning I 4 credits
BIT 220  Elements of Project Management  5 credits 
BIT 225 Server Operating Systems and Client Integration  6 credits
BIT 235 Network LAN/WAN Design  5 credits 
BIT 240  Infrastructure Services  5 credits 
BIT 243  Enterprise Administration and Security  5 credits 
BIT 250  Information Systems Security; 5 credits 
BIT 197/297  BIT Work-Based Learning II 5 credits 

 

Select one of the following 2 courses: 

     
BIT 275 Database Design 5 credits
BIT 280 Web Server Administration 5 credits

 

Total minimum credits required: 99

 

 

 

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