Network Systems Technology, A.S.

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Program Code: 0193

This program prepares students for employment as cabling specialists, PC support technicians, network control operators, data communications analysts, help desk specialists, network technicians, computer security specialists, network specialists, network managers, network systems analysts, network systems technicians, network troubleshooters, WAN/LAN managers, or network system administrators. This program also provides supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in these occupations.

The Network Systems Technology degree articulates into the Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Systems technology degree.

For additional information, visit our website at SJRstate.edu/computer or send an email to BCCInfo@SJRstate.edu.

General Education Courses:

ENC 1101 - Composition I Credits: 3 +
General Education Core Humanities Credits: 3 +*
General Education Core Mathematics Credits: 3 *
General Education Core Natural Science Credits: 3 *

Choose one of the following Social Science courses:

AMH 2010 - United States History to 1877 Credits: 3
OR
AMH 2020 - United States History since 1877 Credits: 3
OR
POS 1041 - United States Federal Government Credits: 3

Degree Specific Courses:

CET 1178C - Computer Hardware Support Essentials Credits: 3 +
CET 1600C - Network Fundamentals Credits: 3 +
CET 2179C - Computer Software Support Essentials Credits: 3 +
CET 2565C - Introduction to Server Operating Systems Credits: 3 +
CET 2610C - Routing Protocols and Concepts Credits: 3 +
CET 2615C - LAN Switching and Wireless Credits: 3 +
CET 2660C - Network Security Essentials Credits: 3 +
CIS 2321 - Information Systems Credits: 3 +
CGS 1060 - Introduction to Computer Concepts Credits: 3
CGS 1100 - Microcomputer Application Software Credits: 3
CGS 1540 - Database Fundamentals Credits: 3
CNT 1001 - Introduction to Networking Credits: 3
COP 1000 - Introduction to Computer Programming Credits: 3 +
CTS 1387 - Introduction to Linux Credits: 3 +
CTS 2358C - Identity with Windows Server Credits: 3 +

Required Total Credit Hours: 60

* Refer to A.S. degree General Education core requirements.
+ Qualifying placement score or prerequisite course may be required. See Course Descriptions in catalog.

Note: The CISCO Lab is located on the Orange Park campus. The following courses are only taught in the CISCO Lab: CET 1600C , CET 2610C and CET 2615C . Most of the courses requiring lab component will be offered as hybrid classes. In hybrid courses, theory and concepts are taught online and students are required to attend campus to complete lab requirements.

Courses are listed alphabetically. This is not the order in which courses should be taken. Please see the program plan/course rotation to see the order in which courses should be taken.