Notice
This is an archived pathway map for a previous catalog year, 2018-2019 (5/29/2018 – 5/27/2019). If you wish to see the current version that is meant for current and future students, a link is available below:
The Network core courses will also prepare students towards industry certifications.
For students in the 90/30 program, 4 credits are required in the science area, therefore recommend selecting MAT141 from the MAT options.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
- Type
- Associate Degree
- Academic Plan
- Networking System Administration (DEG)
- Academic Plan Code
- 3208
- Total Credits Required
- 63-70
- Catalog Year
- 2018-2019
- Effective Dates
- 5/29/2018 – 5/27/2019
- Program Notes
- Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program. ++ indicates any suffixed courses. The Network core courses will also prepare students towards industry certifications. For students in the 90/30 program, 4 credits are required in the science area, therefore recommend selecting MAT141 from the MAT options.
Career Opportunities
成功完成这个学位可能导致employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
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Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet withan academic advisorto develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in yourStudent Centerto manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include AAA/CPD150, AAA/CPD150AC, CPD104, and AAA115/CPD115. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
- Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
| Course Number |
Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS105or BPC110 |
Survey of Computer Information SystemsorComputer Usage and Applications | RC | 3 | ||
| BPC170 | A+ Exam Prep: Computer Hardware Configuration and Support | RC | 3 | ||
| BPC270 | A+ Exam Prep: Operating System Configuration and Support | RC | 3 | ||
| ENG101 | First-Year Composition | FYC | 3 | ||
| MAT141or MAT142 |
College MathematicsorCollege Mathematics | Or satisfactory completion of a higher level Mathematics course | MA | 3–4 |
Term 2
| Course Number |
Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Or equivalent as indicated by assessment. Meets the General Education Critical Reading area | CR | 3 | |
| ENG102 | First-Year Composition | FYC | 3 | ||
| MST150++ | Microsoft Windows any module | AnyMST150++Microsoft Windows module | RC | ||
| CIS126++ | Any Linux Operating System module | RC | 3 | ||
| Restricted Elective | RE |
Term 3
| Course Number |
Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNT140AA | Introduction to Networks | RC | 4 | ||
| Restricted Elective | RE | ||||
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | Any approved course in the Social & Behavioral Sciences area | SB | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number |
Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Sciences | Any approved General Education course in the Natural Sciences area | See Academic Advisor for recommended courses | NS | 3 | |
| COM100or COM110or COM225or COM230 |
Introduction to Human CommunicationorInterpersonal CommunicationorPublic SpeakingorSmall Group Communication | COM | 3 | ||
| Restricted Elective | RE |
Term 5
| Course Number |
Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS266 | Network Integration Capstone | RC | 4 | ||
| CIS270or CNT205or CIS271DL |
Essentials of Network and Information SecurityorCisco Certified Network Associate SecurityorLinux Security | RC | 3–4 | ||
| Humanities & Fine Arts | Any approved General Education course in the Humanities & Fine Arts area | See Academic Advisor for recommended course | HU | 3 |
Program Electives
Students should select 15-16 credits from the following, except any courses used to satisfy Required Courses area.
Select from the following list of courses to satisfy the restricted electives requirement
| Course Number |
Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS163AA | Java Programming: Level I | RE | 3 | ||
| CIS197 | VMware ESXI Server Enterprise | RE | 3 | ||
| CIS198 | VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale | RE | 3 | ||
| CIS200 | VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage | RE | 3 | ||
| CIS238DL | Linux System Administration | RE | 3 | ||
| CIS239DL | Linux Shell Scripting | RE | 3 | ||
| CIS240DL | Linux Network Administration | RE | 3 | ||
| CIS270 | Essentials of Network and Information Security | Any | RE | 3 | |
| MST150++ | AnyMST150Microsoft Technology Module | RE | |||
| MST155++ | AnyMST155Microsoft Technology Module | RE | |||
| MST157++ | AnyMST157Microsoft Technology Module | RE | |||
| MST158++ | AnyMST158Microsoft Technology Module | RE | |||
| CNT150AA | Cisco - Routing and Switching Essentials | RE | 4 | ||
| CNT160AA | Scaling Networks | RE | 4 | ||
| CNT170AA | Cisco - Connecting Networks | RE | 4 | ||
| CNT2++++ | Any CNT200 level course | AnyCNT200level course | RE | 4 | |
| ITS240 | Ethical Hacking and Network Defense | RE | 3 |
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Course Area Key
- COM= Oral Communication
- CR= Critical Reading
- FYC=第一年的作文
- HU= Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- MA= Mathematics
- NS= Natural Science
- RC= Required Course
- RE= Restricted Elective
- SB= Social-Behavioral Sciences
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
This degree is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet withan academic advisorto discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
View MCCCD’s curriculum website for theAssociate in Applied Science in Networking System Administration (http://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm3?id=109673).