Computer Networking - A.A.S. Degree/Certificates
Fuel Your Passion for Computer Technology
Computer technology is evolving faster than ever before and demand for computer professionals
with the right qualifications is at an all-time high. IT professionals are involved
with designing, developing, supporting and managing computer software, hardware and
information networks. ACC offers programs providing a wide range of options to help
you gain entry into this high paying, in demand career path.
Career Opportunities
The field of computer networking offers some of the most well-paying and sought after careers in today’s job market.
The Computer Technology field employs people in many different roles including:
- Computer Network Technician
- Computer Systems Analyst
- Help Desk Technician
- Information Security Analyst
- Information Technology Specialist
- and more!
What Will I Study?
The Computer Networking Degree/Certificate program prepares you for careers in many areas of LAN/WAN administration and design. The program will train you for the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) and/or Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification exams as well as other exams such as CompTIA’s Network+, A+, and Security+.
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| COMPUTER NETWORKING Associate of Applied Science – 60 credit hours |
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| FIRST YEAR - FIRST SEMESTER | CREDITS |
| +ENGL 1301 - Composition 1 | 3 |
| ITSC 1305 - Introduction to PC Operating Systems | 3 |
| ITMT 1358 - Windows Client Operating System | 3 |
| ITNW 1325 - Fundamentals of Networking | 3 |
| SECOND SEMESTER | |
| ITMT 1357 - Administering Windows Server OS | 3 |
| ITNW 1313 - Computer Virtualization | 3 |
| ITSC 1316 - Linux Installation & Configuration | 3 |
| +MATH 1332 - Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| THIRD SEMESTER | |
| ITNW 1358 - Network+ | 3 |
| +SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| SECOND YEAR FIRST SEMESTER | |
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ITNW 1353 - Supporting Network Server Infrastructure |
3 |
| ITNW 1354 - Implementing & Support Services | 3 |
| ITSY 1342 - Information Technology Security | 3 |
| ITSY 2300 - Operating System Security | 3 |
| +COMM 1307 - Introduction to Communications | 3 |
| SECOND SEMESTER | |
|
+ECON 2301 - Principle of Macroeconomics |
3 |
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ITMT 2305 - Designing & Implementing Server Infrastructure |
3 |
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ITNW 2321 - Networking with TCP/IP 3 |
3 |
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*ITNW 2380 - Cooperative Education Computer Systems |
3 |
|
ITSY 2330 - Intrusion Detection |
3 |
| COMPUTER NETWORKING (A.A.S.) DEGREE |
60 |
+Denotes core requirement. Speak with Department Chair or Academic Advisor for proper
course selection.
*Capstone Course
| COMPUTER NETWORKING Certificate 2 – 45 credit hours |
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| FIRST YEAR - FIRST SEMESTER | CREDITS |
| ITSC 1305 - Introduction to PC Operating Systems | 3 |
|
ITMT 1358 - Windows Client Operating System |
3 |
|
ITNW 1325 - Fundamentals of Networking |
3 |
| SECOND SEMESTER | |
|
ITMT 1357 - Administering a Windows Server OS |
3 |
|
ITNW 1313 - Computer Virtualization |
3 |
|
ITSC 1316 - Linux Installation & Configuration |
3 |
|
THIRD SEMESTER |
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ITNW 1358 - Networking+ |
3 |
|
SECOND YEAR FIRST SEMESTER |
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ITNW 1353 - Supporting Network Server Infrastructure |
3 |
|
ITNW 1354 - Implementing & Supporting Servers |
3 |
|
ITSY 1342 - Information Technology Security |
3 |
|
ITSY 2300 - Operating System Security |
3 |
|
SECOND SEMESTER |
|
|
ITMT 2305 - Designing & Implementing Server Infrastructure |
3 |
|
ITNW 2321 - Networking with TCP/IP |
3 |
|
*ITNW 2380 - Cooperative Education-Computer Systems |
3 |
|
ITSY 2330 - Intrusion Detection |
3 |
| COMPUTER NETWORKING CERTIFICATE 2 |
45 |
* Capstone Course
| COMPUTER NETWORKING Certificate 1 – 21 credit hours |
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| FIRST YEAR - FIRST SEMESTER | CREDITS |
|
ITSC 1305 - Introduction to PC Operating Systems |
3 |
|
ITMT 1358 - Windows Client Operating System |
3 |
|
ITNW 1325 - Fundamentals of Networking |
3 |
| SECOND SEMESTER | |
|
ITMT 1357 - Administering a Windows Server OS |
3 |
|
ITNW 1313 - Computer Virtualization |
3 |
|
ITSC 1316 - Linux Installation & Configuration |
3 |
|
THIRD SEMESTER |
|
|
ITNW 1358 - Networking+ |
3 |
| COMPUTER NETWORKING CERTIFICATE 1 |
21 |
+ Denotes core requirement. Speak with Department Chair or Academic Advisor for proper
course selection.
* Capstone Course
Approximate costs for the A.A.S. Degree programs are $3,996 for in-district students and $6,756 for those out-of-district. This includes tuition and fees. Additional fees for books and supplies may vary.
*Alvin Community College may change tuition rates and other fees
without notice or when directed by the Board of Regents.
COLLEGE & CAREER PATHWAYS
Computer Networking is part of our Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics Career Pathway. Click the box below to see other programs that may interest you.
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Career Pathway