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Computer and Information Sciences - Networking Specialization, A.A.S.

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Division Chair: Heidi Wooten (hwooten@ntcc.edu) • 903-434-8310; Faculty Advisor: Dr. Will McWhorter (wmcwhorter@ntcc.edu) • 903-434-8223

Students should consult a faculty advisor or an academic advisor early in their program of study. This curriculum offers the student an opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to function as a computer networking specialist in a variety of working environments. Applied skills are developed through “hands-on” training utilizing modern computer equipment and software. Deviations from a degree plain will require a recommendation from the faculty advisor and approval of the Associate Vice President for Workforce Development.

CIP: 11.0901

Program Requirements

Core Curriculum Requirements (15 Credit Hours)

English or Speech: 3 Hours

Choose one course from the following:

ENGL 1301 - English Composition I 3 credit hours.
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking 3 credit hours.
SPCH 1321 - Business and Professional Communication 3 credit hours.

Mathematics, Science or Computer Technology: 6 Hours

Two courses:

MATH 1314 - College Algebra 3 credit hours. (or equivalent or higher)
BCIS 1305 - Business Computer Applications 3 credit hours.

Language, Philosophy and Culture or Creative Arts Elective: 3 Hours

Choose one course from the following:

ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation 3 credit hours.
DRAM 1310 - Theatre Appreciation 3 credit hours.
DRAM 2361 - History of the Theatre I 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2322 - British Literature I 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2323 - British Literature II 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2327 - American Literature I 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2328 - American Literature II 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2332 - World Literature I 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2333 - World Literature II 3 credit hours.
HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I 3 credit hours.
HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II 3 credit hours.
HUMA 1301 - Introduction to Humanities 3 credit hours.
MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation 3 credit hours.
PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 credit hours.
PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics 3 credit hours.
SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I 3 credit hours.

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 Hours

Choose one course from the following:

PSYC 2301 - General Psychology 3 credit hours.
ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 credit hours.
SOCI 1301 - Introductory Sociology 3 credit hours.

Computer Information Systems Concentration (45 Credit Hours)

COSC 1301 - Introduction to Computing 3 credit hours.
ITSC 1321 - Intermediate PC Operating Systems 3 credit hours.
ITSC 1325 - Personal Computer Hardware 3 credit hours.
ITSC 1307 - UNIX Operating System I 3 credit hours.
ITSC 2335 - Application Software Problem Solving 3 credit hours. (Capstone Course)
ITSC 2380 - Cooperative Education - Computer and Information Sciences 3 credit hours. or
ITSC 2386 - Internship - Computer and Information Sciences, General 3 credit hours.
ITNW 1325 - Fundamentals of Networking Technologies 3 credit hours.
ITNW 1337 - Introduction to the Internet 3 credit hours.
ITNW 2312 - Routers 3 credit hours.
ITNW 1354 - Implementing and Supporting Servers 3 credit hours.
ITNW 1351 - Fundamentals of Wireless LANs 3 credit hours.
ITSY 1342 - Information Technology Security 3 credit hours.
Choose three courses from the following:
ITSY 2301 - Firewalls and Network Security 3 credit hours.
ITSY 2330 - Intrusion Detection 3 credit hours.
ITSY 2341 - Security Management Practices 3 credit hours.
ITSY 2342 - Incident Response and Handling 3 credit hours.
ITSY 2343 - Computer System Forensics 3 credit hours.
ITSY 2345 - Network Defense and Countermeasures 3 credit hours.
ITSW 1307 - Introduction to Database 3 credit hours.
IMED 1316 - Web Page Design I 3 credit hours.
BMGT 1305 - Communications in Management 3 credit hours.

Minimum Required - 60 Credit Hours

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