Information Technology - Network Management Diploma (D25590N)
The Information Technology (IT) curriculum with a diploma in Network Management prepares graduates for positions supporting network infrastructure environments with organizations that use computers to design, process, manage, communicate, and store information.
Course work includes development of a student's ability to communicate and solve technical issues related to network infrastructure support and services. Students will develop an ability to provide reliable transmission and delivery of data, voice, image, and video communications.
Graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions with businesses, educational systems, and governmental agencies that rely on computer systems to design and manage information. The program will incorporate the competencies of industry-recognized certification exams.
Course and Hour Requirements
Major Courses
| CTI 110 | Web, Pgm, & Db Foundation |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| CTI 120 | Network & Sec Foundation |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| CTS 120 | Hardware/Software Support |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| NET 125 | Introduction to Networks |
1
|
4
| 3 |
| NET 126 | Routing Basics |
1
|
4
| 3 |
| NOS 110 | Operating Systems Concepts |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| NOS 120 | Linux/UNIX Single User |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| NOS 130 | Windows Single User |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| SEC 110 | Security Concepts |
2
|
2
| 3 |
Major Elective: Select 3 hours
| CTI 140 | Virtualization Concepts |
1
|
4
| 3 |
| CTI 141 | Cloud & Storage Concepts |
1
|
4
| 3 |
| CTI 240 | Virtualization Admin I |
1
|
4
| 3 |
Total Major Hours: 30
General Education Courses
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
Communications:
Social/Behavioral Sciences: Select One
| PSY 150 | General Psychology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Total General Education Hours: 7
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 37
Suggested Sequence of Courses
Fall Semester
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
| CTI 110 | Web, Pgm, & Db Foundation |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| CTI 120 | Network & Sec Foundation |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| CTS 120 | Hardware/Software Support |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| NOS 110 | Operating Systems Concepts |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| | Major Elective* |
1
|
4
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
9
|
16
| 16 |
Spring Semester
| NET 125 | Introduction to Networks |
1
|
4
| 3 |
| NET 126 | Routing Basics |
1
|
4
| 3 |
| NOS 120 | Linux/UNIX Single User |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| NOS 130 | Windows Single User |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| SEC 110 | Security Concepts |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
8
|
14
| 15 |
Summer Term
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Social/Behavioral Sciences Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
6
|
0
| 6 |
*See "Course and Hour Requirements"
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 37