IT-Network Management

Curriculum Description

Information Technology

Career Cluster:
Web and Digital Communications, Information Support and Services, Programming and Software Development, and Network Systems

Pathway: Information Technology

Program Major Information Technology

Pathway Description

The Information Technology (IT) curriculum prepares graduates for employment in the technology sector as designers, testers, support technicians, system administrators, developers, or programmers who use computer software and\or hardware to design, process, implement and manage information systems in specialties such as database services, security, business intelligence, healthcare informatics and others depending on the technical path selected within this curriculum.

Course work includes development of a student’s ability to create, store, communicate, exchange and use information to solve technical issues related to information support and services, interactive media, network systems, programming and software development, information security and other emerging technologies based on the selected area of study.

Graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions with businesses, educational systems, and governmental agencies which rely on computer systems to design and manage information. The program will incorporate the competencies of industry-recognized certification exams.

This curriculum model is designed for the student that wishes to obtain the Associate in Applied Science degree in Information Technology with an emphasis in Network Management.

The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.

Associate in Applied Science

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NC CIP: 11.0103
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POS Approved: Fall 2023

Fall Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Credit Hours
CIS 110	Introduction to Computers	2	2	3
CTI 110	Web, Pgm, & Db Foundation	2	2	3
CTI 120	Network & Sec Foundation	2	2	3
NET 125	Introduction to Networks	1	4	3
NOS 130	Windows Single User	2	2	3
	Total:	9	12	15

Spring Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Credit Hours
NET 126	Switching and Routing	1	4	3
NET 225	Enterprise Networking	1	4	3
NOS 120	Linux/UNIX Single User	2	2	3
NOS 220	Linux/UNIX Admin I	2	2	3
NOS 230	Windows Admin I	2	2	3
	Total:	8	14	15

Summer Term

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
CTS 115	Info Sys Business Concept	3	0	0	3
Select one:
ENG 110	Freshman Composition	3	0	0	3
	OR
ENG 111	Writing and Inquiry	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
Select one:
MAT 110	Mathematical Measurement and Literacy	2	2	0	3
	OR
MAT 143	Quantitative Literacy	(2)	(2)	(0)	(3)
	OR
MAT 171	Precalculus Algebra	(3)	(2)	(0)	(4)
	Total:	8	2	0	9

Fall Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
NOS 221	Linux/UNIX Admin II	2	2	0	3
NOS 231	Windows Admin II	2	2	0	3
SEC 175	Perimeter Defense	1	4	0	3
___ ___	ITS Elective (at least 1 Credit)	*	*	*	1
Select one:
COM 231	Public Speaking (Global)	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
	OR
COM 120	Intro Interpersonal Com (Global)	3	0	0	3
	OR
ENG 112	Writing/Research in the Disc (Global)	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
	Total:	8	8	0	13

Spring Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
CTI 140	Virtualization Concepts	1	4	0	3
NET 289	Networking Project	1	4	0	3
___ ___	Humanities/Fine Arts Elective	*	*	*	3
___ ___	Social/Behavioral Science Elective	*	*	*	3
	Total:	2	8	0	12

Total Credit Hours: 64

Additional Information

Elective – Select 1 credit hour: CTS 120, SEC 110, SEC 160, WBL 111, WBL 121, WBL 131

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective – Select one: ART 111, HUM 110, HUM 115, MUS 110, PHI 240

Social/Behavioral Science Elective – Select one: ECO 151, ECO 251, ECO 252, PSY 118, PSY 150, SOC 210

**Hours will vary depending on course selection.

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