Computer Information Technology - Networking

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This A.A.S. program emphasizes the various aspects of networking and other basic computer skills needed in the field of information technology. The training will qualify students to assume positions with business and industry employing computer technologies. Students will work in the planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of different sized networks. Special emphasis will be placed on Cisco and Microsoft Operating Systems. Students will also be prepared with basic PC hardware support and programming skills.

This program is designed for the student who does not intend to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program.

Degree: Associate of Applied Science

Emphasis: Computer Information Technology

Concentration: Networking

Recommended Full-Time Schedule

The following Recommended Full-Time Schedule is not a substitute for academic advising. You must meet with an academic advisor each semester to be cleared for registration. Consult with your advisor about scheduling and degree requirements. Also, see the current undergraduate catalog (catalog.ws.edu) for a complete list of requirements and electives. Requirements are continually under revision, and there is no guarantee they will not be changed or revoked. Contact the academic division or department for current information.

Factors that affect your progression include required Learning Support courses, completion of computer competency and your choices regarding campus location, course delivery method, and the days and times selected to take classes.

¹General Education electives in each category must be chosen from approved courses listed in the General Education Program .

²Students should consult a faculty advisor to determine appropriate course selections.

Notes:

• Walters State students are required to meet computer competency during the first 30 hours of coursework. Students must take INFS 1010, BUSN 1360 or AGRM 2630/2631 or successfully complete a Computer Competency Exam. The Computer Competency Exam does not provide course credit. Consult your advisor. See www.ws.edu/academics/technical-ed/computer-competency/ for additional information.

• Learning Support courses must be taken every semester until completed.

First Year

Fall Term (15 semester credit hours)

CITC 1301 - Introduction to Programming and Logic (3 hrs.)
CITC 1323 - CCNA I (3 hrs.)
ENGL 1010 - English Composition I (3 hrs.)
INFS 1010 - Computer Applications (3 hrs.)
COMM 2025 - Fundamentals of Communication (3 hrs.)

Spring Term (15 semester credit hours)

CITC 1303 - Database Concepts (3 hrs.)
CITC 1320 - A+ Hardware and Software (3 hrs.)
CITC 1324 - CCNA II (3 hrs.)
CITC 2320 - Windows Server Administration (3 hrs.)
1 Math Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State approved general education list)¹

Second Year

Fall Term (15 semester credit hours)

ACCT 1010 - Principles of Accounting I (3 hrs.)
BUSN 1305 - Introduction to Business (3 hrs.)
CITC 1333 - Linux LPCI-1 (3 hrs.)
CITC 2337 - Active Directory (3 hrs.)
1 Humanities Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State approved general education list)^{1, 2}

Spring Term (15 semester credit hours)

CITC 2323 - Microsoft Network Infrastructure (3 hrs.)
CITC 2326 - Network Security (3 hrs.)
CITC 2364 - Virtualization Essentials (3 hrs.)
CITC 2390 - CIT Capstone (3 hrs.)
or
CITC 2399 - CIT Co-op Internship I (3 hrs.)
ECON 2100 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3 hrs.)

Computer Information Technology - Networking

Recommended Full-Time Schedule

First Year

Fall Term (15 semester credit hours)

Spring Term (15 semester credit hours)

Second Year

Fall Term (15 semester credit hours)

Spring Term (15 semester credit hours)

Program Degree Requirements - A.A.S. Computer Information Technology - Networking

General Education Requirements (15 hours)

Communication

Humanities and/or Fine Arts

Behavioral/Social Sciences

Mathematics

Concentrations (45 hours)

Total Credit Hours 60