Networking Administrator Overview (AS 2123)
Type of Award
AS - Associate in Science
Program Website
www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-stem.aspx
Program Description
This degree prepares students to plan, install, configure, monitor, troubleshoot and manage computer networks in a LAN/WAN environment. Students will be prepared to apply conceptual and theoretical knowledge to the workplace utilizing technical skills learned during the program. Course content includes computer hardware concepts, networking terminology, Microsoft Windows Server and Active Directory implementation and administration, Linux implementation and administration, and network security. These courses cover competencies for several certifications: A+, Network+, MCP, and MCSA.
Program Learning Outcomes
For detailed information, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/learningoutcomes/Program-Learning-Outcomes.
Admission Requirements
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
For more details about graduation requirements please refer to the Graduation section of this catalog.
Program Length
The program can be finished in two years of full-time enrollment or three years part-time.
Location
The program is offered at the Lake Worth and Boca Raton campuses.
For More Information
John Hadley, Interim Associate Dean, hadleyj@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 868-3689
Employment Opportunities
This program prepares students for employment as information technology specialists, network technicians, network specialists, network managers, network systems analysts, network systems technicians, network support specialists, network administrators, network troubleshooters, help desk specialists, LAN/WAN managers, or systems administrators.
Career Path Notes
Courses from this program may transfer into Palm Beach State's Bachelor of Applied Science programs in Information Management or Supervision and Management. For more information, visit: www.palmbeachstate.edu/Bachelors
In addition, courses from this program may transfer to other colleges and universities that allow students to transfer into a four-year program. For more information, contact the college or university to which you wish to transfer.
Career Center
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Career
For more information about employment opportunities, including job outlook and salary information, visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required courses:
General Education (Credits: 15)
| ENC1101 | College Composition 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| AMH2020 | United States History from 1865 to Present (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| POS1041 | Introduction to American Government (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Choose Any Mathematics Area lll, Tier 1 course | 3 Credits |
| Choose Any Humanities Area ll, Tier 1 course | 3 Credits |
| Choose Any Natural Science Area IV, Tier 1 course | 3 Credits |
Required Courses (Credits: 24)
| CTS2301 | Linux Fundamentals (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CTS1110 | Microcomputer Operating Systems (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CNT2000 | Network Technologies (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CTS1150 | Computer Maintenance and Repair (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CGS1100 | Microcomputer Applications (AA) | 3 Credits |
| COP1000 | Introduction to Programming (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CIS2513 | Information Technology Project Management (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CTS2120 | Security Essentials (AS) | 3 Credits |
Computer Networking Electives Choose 18 Credits
| CET2792 | Installing and Configuring Windows Server (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CET2793 | Windows Network Infrastructure (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CNT2402 | Implementing and Administering Network Security (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CET2794 | Microsoft Network Administration (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CTS1650 | Network Essentials (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CTS2651 | Router Technology (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CTS2652 | Advanced Routing Technology (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CTS2655 | Routing and Switching Fundamentals (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CTS2664 | Router and Switch Security (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CTS2653 | Cisco Project Based Learning (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CTS2314 | Attack Prevention and Detection (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CAP2140 | Digital Forensics 1 (AS) | 3 Credits |
Business/Computer Electives - 3 Credits Required
| Any courses with the prefix CIS, CGS, CNT, COP, CTS, ACG, APA, ECO, or GEB | 3 credits |
A course cannot be used more than once in the program.
Total Credit Hours: 60
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Credits: 15)
| CGS1100 | Microcomputer Applications (AA) | 3 Credits |
| COP1000 | Introduction to Programming (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CNT2000 | Network Technologies (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CTS2120 | Security Essentials (AS) | 3 Credits |
| Choose Any Mathematics Area lll, Tier 1 course | 3 Credits |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Credits: 15)
| Computer Networking Electives | 3 credits |
| CTS1150 | Computer Maintenance and Repair (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CTS1110 | Microcomputer Operating Systems (AS) | 3 Credits |
| ENC1101 | College Composition 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CTS2301 | Linux Fundamentals (AS) | 3 Credits |
Term Three - Fall (Year Two) (Credits: 15)
| CIS2513 | Information Technology Project Management (AS) | 3 Credits |
| Computer Networking Electives | 9 credits |
| Choose Any Humanities Area ll, Tier 1 course | 3 Credits |
Term Four - Spring (Year Two) (Credits: 15)
| Business/Computer Elective - Choose three 3 credit courses with the prefix CNT, CIS, CGS, COP, CTS, ACG, APA, ECO, or GEB | 3 credits |
| Computer Networking Electives | 6 credits |
| Choose Any Natural Science Area IV, Tier 1 course | 3 Credits |
| AMH2020 | United States History from 1865 to Present (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| POS1041 | Introduction to American Government (AA) | 3 Credits |
A course cannot be used more than once in the program.
Total Credit Hours: 60