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Computer Network Technology – Network Security AAS - Academic Plan

2024-2025

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.

Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Recommendations

Where requirements are listed as course categories (e.g. Electives, Arts/Humanities) rather than as specific courses, please note that depending upon course choice, prerequisites may be required.

*Grade C or better required

Required Course Prerequisite, Corequisite, or Recommendation
CIS 1018 - Introduction to PC Applications Required: Students must have Windows File Management skills to create file folders, rename files, delete files, copy and move files.
ENG 1021 - English Composition I: GT-CO1 OR
ENG 1031 - Technical Writing I: GT-CO1
Prerequisite: College Readiness in English
MAT 1340 - College Algebra: GT-MA1 or higher Prerequisite: College Readiness for Algebra
CIS 2002 - Automated Project Management Prerequisites: CIS 1018 - Introduction to PC Applications or CSC 1005 - Computer Literacy or (CIS 1035 - Complete PC Word Processing and CIS 1055 - PC Spreadsheet Concepts: Excel)
CNG 1025 - Networking II: Network+ Prerequisite: CNG 1024 - Networking I: Network+
Corequisite:
CNG 1024 - Networking I: Network+
CNG 2012 - Configuring Windows Server Recommended previous coursework: CNG 2011 - Windows Configuration: (OS) with a grade of "C" or better or Instructor's permission.
Prerequisites: CNG 1001 - Networking Fundamentals or CNG 1024 - Networking I: Network+
CSC 1019 - Introduction to Programming: (Programming Language) Prerequisite: College Readiness in Quantitative Literacy Math
CNG 2043 - Cloud Security and Cyber Law Prerequisite: CNG 1032 - Network Security Fundamentals or CNG 1042 - Introduction to Cloud Computing
CNG 2057 - Network Defense and Counter Measures Recommended previous coursework: CNG 1032 - Network Security Fundamentals with a grade of "C" or better.
Prerequisite: CNG 1032 - Network Security Fundamentals

Recommended Course Sequence (Full-Time Track)

Year 1: Fall
English Course (3 credits)

~Choose One Course~

OR

Recommended Course Sequence (Part-Time Track)

Year 1: Fall
English Course (3 credits)

~Choose One Course~

OR

Year 1: Summer
Communication Course (3 credits)

~Choose One Course~

OR

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 2024/2025 catalog for specific requirements and important information about this degree