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.
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
Professor Virginia Carneiro de Paula, Department Chair, carneirv@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 868-3367 (Lake Worth)
Professor John Hadley, Department Chair, hadleyj@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 862-4437 (Boca Raton)
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 (3 lecture hours) |
| Any course from Mathematics - Area III | 3 credits |
| SPC1017 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| Any course from Social Science - Area V | 3 credits |
| Any course from Humanities - Area II | 3 credits |
Required Courses (Credits: 24)
| CTS2301 | Linux Fundamentals (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| CTS1110 | Microcomputer Operating Systems (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| CNT2000 | Network Technologies (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| CTS1150 | Computer Maintenance and Repair (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| CGS1100 | Microcomputer Applications (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| COP1000 | Introduction to Programming (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| CIS2513 | Information Technology Project Management (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| CTS2120 | Security Essentials (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
Computer Networking Electives Choose 18 Credits
| CET2792 | Installing and Configuring Windows Server (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| CET2793 | Windows Network Infrastructure (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| CNT2402 | Implementing and Administering Network Security (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| CET2794 | Microsoft Network Administration (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| CTS1650 | Network Essentials (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| CTS2651 | Router Technology (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| CTS2652 | Advanced Routing Technology (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| CTS2655 | Routing and Switching Fundamentals (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| CTS2664 | Router and Switch Security (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| CTS2653 | Cisco Project Based Learning (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| CTS2314 | Attack Prevention and Detection (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| CAP2140 | Digital Forensics 1 (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
Business/Computer Electives - 3 Credits Required
| Any courses with the prefix CIS, CGS, CNT, COP, CTS, ACG, APA, ECO, or GEB | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
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 (3 lecture hours) |
| COP1000 | Introduction to Programming (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| CNT2000 | Network Technologies (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| CTS2120 | Security Essentials (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| Any course from Mathematics - Area III | 3 credits |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Credits: 15)
| Computer Networking Electives | 3 credits |
| CTS1150 | Computer Maintenance and Repair (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| CTS1110 | Microcomputer Operating Systems (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| ENC1101 | College Composition 1 (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| CTS2301 | Linux Fundamentals (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
Term Three - Fall (Year Two) (Credits: 15)
| CIS2513 | Information Technology Project Management (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| Any course from Humanities - Area II | 3 credits |
| Computer Networking Electives | 9 credits |
Term Four - Spring (Year Two) (Credits: 15)
| SPC1017 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| Business/Computer Elective - Choose three 3 credit courses with the prefix CNT, CIS, CGS, COP, CTS, ACG, APA, ECO, or GEB | 3 credits |
| Any course from Social Science - Area V | 3 credits |
| Computer Networking Electives | 6 credits |
A course cannot be used more than once in the program.
Total Credit Hours: 60