Network & Computer System Administrator AAS DegreeACADEMIC TRANSFER DEGREE
Program Pathway
First Year
| First Semester Courses | 15 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ITSC 1301-or-COSC 1301-or- BCIS 1305 | Introduction to Computers-or-Introduction to Computers-or- Business Computer Applications | 3 |
| ITNW 1325 | Fundamentals of Networking Technologies | 3 |
| ITCC 1314 | CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks | 3 |
| ITCC 1344 | CCNA 2: Routing and Switching Essentials | 3 |
| EDUC 1300 | Learning Framework: 1st Year Experience | 3 |
| Second Semester Courses | 15 Credits | |
| ITSC 1372 | IT Foundations | 3 |
| ITCC 2320 | CCNA 3: Scaling Networks | 3 |
| ITCC 2313 | CCNA 4: Connecting Networks | 3 |
| ITSC 1371 | IT Essentials | 3 |
| ITNW 1313 | Computer Virtualization | 3 |
Second Year
| First Semester Courses | 12 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ITMT 1378 | Windows Configuration | 3 |
| ITMT 2371 | Installing and Configuring Windows Server | 3 |
| ITMT 2372 | Administering Windows Server | 3 |
| ITSC 1316 | Linux Installation and Configuration | 3 |
| Second Semester Courses | 12 Credits | |
| ITMT 2373 | Configuring Advanced Windows Server | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| Elective | Math2 | 3 |
| Elective | Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| Third Semester Courses | 6 Credits | |
| Elective | Creative Arts or Language, Philosophy & Culture | 3 |
| ITSC 1315 | Project Management Software | 3 |
| Network & Computer System Administrator AAS Degree Program Total | 60 Credits |
|---|---|
Credits earned in the Network & Computer System Administrator Basic Certificate Level I and Network & Computer Administrator Advanced Certificate Level II programs may be applied to this degree.
Program Details
The Computer Information Technology (CIT) department offers educational programs designed to provide students with current technological skills needed for the work-place. Working closely with local business and community leaders, several certificates and degrees have been developed for many workforce needs, including advancing career or college transfer goals. The CIT program provides leading-edge technology to promote relevant job skills in CISCO, Microsoft, Programming, Mobile Application Development, Cybersecurity, and more. The CIT program is suitable for:
- First time computer users
- High school graduates with some computer training
- Professionals seeking cross-training or updated/new skills
The CIT certificates and degrees are designed for students with no experience as well as students with industry experience and/or prior degrees.
The specialty certificates designed for those who want advanced skills include:
- Microsoft Networking
- Cisco internetworking
- Programming
Some of the job market titles addressed by these certificates and degrees are:
- Network Technician
- Network Administrator
- Network Engineer/Designer
- Network Security Specialist
- Programmer
- Mobile Application Developer
- Security Operations Specialist
Students seeking degrees in computer information technology may follow a plan that adds academic courses to the two levels of certificates.
Students will find coursework, taught by certified instructors, in our certificate and degree programs that lead to professional certification from vendors such as Microsoft, Cisco, ITIL, and CompTIA.
Some courses may transfer to other institutions. Students should contact the transferring institution for details.
Students transferring to a bachelor's program in computer science should consider completing the Associate of Science in Computer Science. See the academic transfer section of the catalog for details.
Cisco and Microsoft Course Blocks
Students must complete courses from the Cisco Course Block (12 credit hours) to be taken in either the 1st year or 2nd year, AND courses from the Microsoft Course Block (12 credit hours) to be taken in the opposite year from the Cisco Course Block.
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LSC-CyFair
Please contact Donna Ivey at Donna.Ivey@lonestar.edu or call 346.275.6026 for more information.
LSC-Kingwood
Please e-mail Lisa Hall at Lisa.M.Hall@LoneStar.edu or call 281.312.1773 for more information.
LSC-North Harris
Please e-mail Terry Bryant at Terrance.H.Bryant@LoneStar.edu or call 281.618.5623 for more information.
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