Computer Network Technology – Network Security AAS - Academic Plan
2023-2024
Total Credits = 60
The Computer Network Technology program prepares individuals for jobs in the computer networking field. Students in this program gain hands-on experience with computer hardware, software and networks. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will have the needed background to prepare to take one or more of the following exams: Network+; Security+; MCTS (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist; Security +; or CISCO CCNA.
Recommended Course Sequence (Full-Time Track)
Year 1: Fall
3 Credits
4 Credits Or Higher
English Course (3 credits)
~Choose One Course~
3 Credits
OR
3 Credits
Year 1: Spring
3 Credits
4 Credits
3 Credits
Year 2: Fall
4 Credits
3 Credits
3 Credits
Communication Course (3 credits)
~Choose One Course~
3 Credits
OR
Elective Course
~Recommended Electives~
OR
OR
4 Credits
OR
4 Credits
OR
Year 2: Spring
3 Credits
3 Credits
3 Credits
Elective Course
~Recommended Electives~
OR
OR
4 Credits
OR
4 Credits
OR
Recommended Course Sequence (Part-Time Track)
Year 1: Fall
4 Credits
3 Credits
English Course (3 credits)
~Choose One Course~
3 Credits
OR
3 Credits
Year 1: Spring
3 Credits
3 Credits
3 Credits
Year 1: Summer
Communication Course (3 credits)
~Choose One Course~
3 Credits
OR
Year 2: Fall
4 Credits Or Higher
Year 2: Spring
4 Credits
Elective Course
4 Credits
4 Credits
Year 2: Summer
3 Credits
Year 3: Fall
3 Credits
3 Credits
Year 3: Spring
3 Credits
Elective Course
~Recommended Electives~
4 Credits
4 Credits
Notes
- *This course requires college level readiness as measured by Accuplacer, ACT, or SAT scores; approved high school course work that is less than five years old; or successful completion of appropriate college-readiness course.
- AAA 1001 – College 101: Student Experience is required for all new college students seeking degrees or transfer.
- Course availability is subject to change. Elective: Choose any 6 elective credits from courses with the following prefixes (except those courses listed above): CIS, CNG, CSC, or CWB.
- In order to meet program requirements, students registered for ENG 1021 or ENG 1031 must also register for ENG 0094 unless they can demonstrate otherwise meeting the ENG 0094 standard through assessment testing, prior college coursework, or recent High School coursework. See an Advisor for details.
- Recommended courses may be listed above for certain electives; consult with the Academic Advising Office (advising [at] arapahoe [dot] edu or 303.797.5664) or the Computer Networking Faculty (mark [dot] snyder [at] arapahoe [dot] edu or nina [dot] amey [at] arapahoe [dot] edu) for additional elective recommendations.
- Refer to 2023/2024 catalog for specific requirements and important information about this degree