Computer and Information Sciences - Concentration: Networking Systems

The Networking Systems program is designed to prepare individuals for employment as computer network technicians, network and cable installers, and network administrators in a Microsoft networking environment.

After completing program requirements, students should be academically prepared to take the following:

CompTIA Net+ Certification Exam
CompTIA A+ Hardware and Operating Systems Certification Exams
Selected Microsoft MCTS Exams

Typical Program of Study

Fall

CPET 1500 - Introduction to Computer Networking Credits: 3
INFS 1010 - Computer Applications Credits: 3
*ENGL 1010 - Composition I Credits: 3
*MATH 1530 - Probability and Statistics (Non-Calculus Based) Credits: 3

Spring

CPET 2100 - Network Administration Credits: 3
CPET 2610 - Microsoft Desktop Operating Systems Credits: 3
CISP 1290 - Microcomputer Operating Systems Credits: 3
CISP 1610 - Visual BASIC Credits: 4
*PHYS 1030 - Introduction to Physics Credits: 4
or
*PSCI 1010 - Physical Science I (Physics and Chemistry) Credits: 4

Fall

Elective - Technical Elective Credits: 1

CPET 2530 - Windows Network Infrastructure Credits: 3
CPET 2620 - Microsoft Server Operating Systems Credits: 3
CISP 2240 - Fundamentals of UNIX/LINUX Credits: 3
CISP 2400 - Microcomputer Hardware Control Credits: 3
*SPCH 2300 - Public Speaking Credits: 3

Spring

Elective - Humanities Credits: 3
Elective - Social/Behavioral Science Credits: 3

CPET 2540 - Windows Directory Services Credits: 3
CISP 1150 - Essentials of Web Development Credits: 3
CISP 2980 - Computer Science Capstone Credits: 3

Total Credit Hours: 60

Technical Electives

Technical Electives may be chosen from any CPET or CISP course or from:

COOP 1110 - Cooperative Education I Credits: 1 to 4

For Further Information

Dan H. Perry, CCAI
Associate Professor, Computer and Information Sciences
Telephone: 423.354.2581
dhperry@NortheastState.edu

Allan Anderson
Assistant Professor, Computer and Information Sciences
Telephone: 423.354.2598
aranderson@NortheastState.edu

Danny Lawson
Interim Dean, Business Technologies
Telephone: 423.323.0234
dllawson@NortheastState.edu

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Computer and Information Sciences - Concentration: Networking Systems

Typical Program of Study

Fall

Spring

Fall

Spring

Total Credit Hours: 60

Technical Electives

For Further Information