Networking Services Technology, AS

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The Associate in Science Degree in Networking Services Technology is designed to prepare students for employment as a network administrator and in other networking positions. Upon completing the program, the students will be able to design, implement, and manage local area and wide area networks based on several network operating systems. The students will be trained utilizing industry standards, business platforms, and operating systems. To enable the student to work effectively in modern business environments, the program stresses the development of student skills in written and oral communication, human relations, management, and business operations.

Networking Services Technology Graduates May Earn:

An entry level worker can expect to earn $42,040 ($20.21 per hour), while an experienced worker can expect to earn $88,030 ($42.32 per hour).*

* Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation retrieved April 2011.

Career/Industry Opportunities:

Cabling Specialist
IT Specialist
Network Control Operator
Data Communication Analyst
Network Manager/Systems Analyst/Technician
Computer Security Specialist
Help Desk Specialist

Course Prerequisites:

Refer to specific courses listed in this Catalog.

Program Prerequisites:

None

General Education Core Requirements:

ENC 1101 - Composition I 3 credit(s)
ENC 1102 - Composition II 3 credit(s)
SPC 1017 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3 credit(s)
or
SPC 2023 - Introduction to Public Speaking 3 credit(s)
PHI 2100 - Logic: Reasoning and Critical Thinking 3 credit(s)
*Any college level Mathematics course – 3 credit(s)
**Any Social Sciences course – 3 credit(s)

Total: 18

Degree Core Requirements:

ACG 1001 - Financial Accounting I 3 credit(s)
CGS 1100 - Microcomputer Skills 4 credit(s)
CGS 2260 - Computer Hardware and Software Maintenance 3 credit(s)
CIS 2321 - Data Systems and Management 3 credit(s)
CNT 1000 - Computer Networking Essentials 3 credit(s)
COP 1000 - Introduction to Computer Programming 3 credit(s)
CTS 2321 - Linux Internet Servers 4 credit(s)
CTS 2334 - Microsoft Windows Server 3 credit(s)
CTS 2655 - Internetworking with Cisco Routers 3 credit(s)
MAN 2021 - Management Principles 3 credit(s)
or
SBM 2000 - Small Business Management 3 credit(s)
SLS 1331 - Personal Business Skills 3 credit(s)
Electives – 9 credit(s) (see below for details)

Total: 44

Total Credit Hours: 62

Electives:

Electives selected from any Business, Accounting, Technology, or Drafting and Design courses.

Note(s):

* The Mathematics course may be chosen from any courses listed in the Associate in Arts Degree General Education Program Guide, AA under Mathematics.

**The Social Sciences course may be chosen from any courses listed in the Associate in Arts Degree General Education Program Guide, AA under Social Sciences.