Computer & Information Science

DEGREE Requirements

COMPUTER NETWORK ADMINISTRATION

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This Associate of Science degree program prepares students for careers in computer networking and related fields. Upon completion, students may find entry-level positions as network administrators, hardware technicians, data/voice/video cabling technicians, project managers, designers/ estimators or technical support personnel.

The major prepares students to work as team members in an information technology group which designs, evaluates, tests, installs and maintains corporate networks.

Preparation for the following industry certifications: A+, Security+ and CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate).

Course	Name	Units
CIS 120	Computer Maintenance And A+ Certification	3
CIS 121	Network Cabling Systems	3
CIS 140	Databases	3
CIS 190	Windows Operating System	3
CIS 191	Linux Operating Systems	3
CIS 201	Cisco Networking Academy I Exploration	3
CIS 263	Fundamentals Of Network Security	3

Select ONE of the following two:

Course	Name	Units
CIS 125	Network+ Certification	3
CIS 202	Cisco Networking Academy II	3

Select ONE of the following three:

Course	Name	Units
CS 119	Program Design And Development	3
CS 180	Introduction To Visual Basic Programming (ABCD)	4
CS 182	Introduction To Java Programming	4

Select THREE of the following nine:

Course	Name	Units
CIS 203	Cisco Networking Academy III	3
CIS 204	Cisco Networking Academy IV	3
CIS 205	Cisco Networking Academy V	3
CIS 206	Cisco Networking Academy VI	3
CIS 207	Cisco Networking Academy VII	3
CIS 208	Cisco Networking Academy VIII	3
CIS 209	Cisco Networking Academy IX	3
CIS 212	Introduction To Web Development	3
CIS 240	Advanced Databases	3
CIS 262	Fundamentals Of Wireless LANS	3
CIS 290	Windows System Administration	3
CIS 291	Linux System Administration	3

Students who complete the courses required for this major qualify for a Certificate of Achievement in Computer Network Administration.

For a Certificate of Specialization  in Cisco, Network Servicing Technology, or Web Server Management, see CIS Certificates.

EQUIVALENT CLASSES

Chart of Equivalent Classes at Grossmont and Cuyamaca Colleges for the Computer Information Sciences Departments.

General Education Requirements

To earn your AA or AS degree, or to move on to higher education, you must also complete the General Education Requirements.  Because there are occasional updates, check with a counselor for the most current information.