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A.A.S., Network Technology and Security

(60 credits)

Purpose: This program prepares students for rewarding careers in the dynamic field of computer networking. The continued growth of the Internet, wide area networks (WANs) and local area networks (LANs) requires people with the broad knowledge and skills needed to design, manage, secure and troubleshoot sophisticated information storage, retrieval and presentation systems.

Program Information: This educational program covers the workings of networks from an end-user’s desktop to a remote server that could be located anywhere in the world. The curriculum has been designed to encompass many of the same competencies that are covered by several recognized industry certifications, for example CompTIA’s A+, Server+, Network+, Linux+ and Security+; Cisco CCNA, Cisco Security; and Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional MCITP, so students will gain the knowledge and skills that are recognized as important for employment in the field.

Technical Courses (44 credits)

(Computer and Network Technology course descriptions)

(Sample Course Sequencing)

BUS 1119 Human Relations in Business or
   BUS 2310 Achieving Customer Satisfaction or
   BUS 2320 Project Management and Planning Skills or
   CNT 2189 Internship, 3cr
CNT 2000 IT Career Success Skills and Strategies, 2cr
CNT 2300 PC Hardware and Software (A+), 3cr
CNT 2311 Administering Linux Operating Systems, 3cr
CNT 2451 Windows Operating Systems (MCTS), 3 cr
CNT 2453 Windows Server Network Infrastructure (MCTS), 3cr
CNT 2454 Windows Server Directory Services (MCTS), 3cr
CNT 2510 Networking Essentials (CCNA 1) 3cr
CNT 2520 Introduction to Router Configuration (CCNA 2), 3cr
CNT 2530 Routing and LAN Switches (CCNA 3), 3cr
CNT 2540 WAN Technologies (CCNA 4), 3cr
CNT 2612 CCNP 1 Network Switching, 3cr
CNT 2722 Building the Foundation to IP Telephony, 3cr
CNT 2820 Information Systems Security Fundamentals, 3cr
CNT 2831 Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (CCNA Security), 3cr

Liberal Arts Curriculum (16 credits)

ENG 1108 Writing and Research Skills, 4cr
COMM 1100, 1110, 2230, or 2240, 3cr
Math or Science with Lab, 3cr
(See Goal 3 or Goal 4 of MnTC)
History/Social Science/Behavioral Science, 3cr
((See Goal 5 of MnTC)
Humanities/Fine Arts/Literature, 3cr
(See Goal 6 of MnTC)

For more information on Networking Technology and Security call Dave Anderson at 651/450-3655 or send us your question.