Computer Networking (CKD)
2017-2018
AN OPTION OF COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
Type: Career, Degree (AS)
Open Admissions
Division: Stem And Education
The Networking option prepares students for employment in network support and security in a variety of work environments, including professional offices, small businesses, government, and large corporations. Students are prepared for positions that require the maintenance of network hardware and software as well as troubleshooting networks. Among the employment opportunities for graduates are supporting local-area network (LAN), wide-area network (WAN), Internet, and intranet systems.
The following background is recommended for this program: algebra and computer literacy. Students without this background may need to take prerequisite course work prior to enrolling in some of the courses required in this program. Students are strongly urged to meet with their academic advisor on a semester basis to review the program, and discuss course selections for successful completion of the program.
First Year
Fall
Spring
| CPS134 | Introduction to Computer Networks | 2 |
| CPS136 | Advanced Computer Networks | 4 |
| CPS138 | Internet Networking and Security | 4 |
| CPS223 | Visual Basic 2 | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Second Year
Fall
| BUS100 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| CMP150 | Composition 2: Technical Writing | 3 |
| CPS101 | Computer Science 1 (Java 1) | 4 |
| CPS170 | Database Theory and Applications | 4 |
| CPS250 | Advanced Network Security | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Spring
| CPS102 | Computer Science 2 (Java 2) | 4 |
| CPS182 | Information Systems Disaster Recovery | 2 |
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| COP202 | Cooperative Education/Internship | 3 |
| OR | |
OPN-ELECTIVE
| Open Elective | 3 |
| | |
| CPS122 | Operating Systems | 4 |
| OR | |
| CPS240 | Web Programming with PHP and MySQL | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Requirement Notes
Open Elective: This requirement is intended to further a student’s career goals. Please meet with an advisor to determine how to best fulfill this course requirement.
Program Note
Communications and Mathematics proficiencies required to graduate.
See guided pathway sheets for advising information specific to your area of focus.
Total Credit Hours: 61