Computer Information Technology - Networking

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The Networking concentration will provide students hands-on experience in planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of networks. In addition to these skills, students will complete course work in security, operating systems, server management, cloud computing, and programming. Certifications applicable to this concentration include CompTIA A+ and Cisco’s CCST and CCNA.

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, 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 .

Learning Support courses must be taken every semester until completed.

First Year

Fall Term (15 semester credit hours)

ENGL 1010 - English Composition I (3 hrs.)
CITC 1301 - Introduction to Programming and Logic (3 hrs.)
CITC 1320 - CompTIA A+ (3 hrs.)
INFS 1010 - Computer Applications (3 hrs.)
Mathematics Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from WS approved general education list)¹

Spring Term (15 semester credit hours)

COMM 2025 - Fundamentals of Communication (3 hrs.)
BUSN 1305 - Introduction to Business (3 hrs.)
CITC 1323 - CCNA I (3 hrs.)
CITC 1332 - UNIX/Linux Operating System (3 hrs.)
CITC 1367 - Introduction to Cloud Computing (3 hrs.)

Second Year

Fall Term (15 semester credit hours)

ACCT 1010 - Principles of Accounting I (3 hrs.)
CITC 1303 - Database Concepts (3 hrs.)
CITC 1324 - CCNA II (3 hrs.)
CITC 2320 - Windows Server I (3 hrs.)
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from WS approved general education list)¹

Spring Term (15 semester credit hours)

ECON 2100 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3 hrs.)
CITC 2321 - CCNA III (3 hrs.)
CITC 2326 - Network Security (3 hrs.)
CITC 2390 - Capstone Course in Computer Information (3 hrs.)
CITC Guided Elective (3 hrs.) - Select 1 from: CITC 1351 or CITC 2352.

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

General Education Requirements (15 hours)

Communication (6 hrs.)

Humanities and/or Fine Arts (3 hrs.)

Approved Humanities/Fine Arts General Education elective¹3 credits

Behavioral/Social Sciences (3 hrs.)

ECON 2100 - Principles of Macroeconomics

Mathematics (3 hrs.)

Approved Mathematics General Education elective¹3 credits

Concentrations (45 hours)

ACCT 1010 - Principles of Accounting I
BUSN 1305 - Introduction to Business
CITC 1301 - Introduction to Programming and Logic
CITC 1303 - Database Concepts
CITC 1320 - CompTIA A+
CITC 1323 - CCNA I
CITC 1324 - CCNA II
CITC 1332 - UNIX/Linux Operating System
CITC 1367 - Introduction to Cloud Computing
CITC 2320 - Windows Server I
CITC 2321 - CCNA III
CITC 2326 - Network Security
CITC 2390 - Capstone Course in Computer Information
INFS 1010 - Computer Applications
CITC Guided Elective (3 hrs.) - Select from: CITC 1351 or CITC 2352.

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 (6 hrs.)

Humanities and/or Fine Arts (3 hrs.)

Behavioral/Social Sciences (3 hrs.)

Mathematics (3 hrs.)

Concentrations (45 hours)

Total Credit Hours 60