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CIS: Computer Networking Management A.S. Degree - CISCO

Full Time

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:: 2024-25
GE Pattern:: local AA/AS
Total Units:: 60
Start Term:: Fall

First Year

Semester 1 (Fall)

16 Units

CAT.	COURSE	TITLE	UNIT	GE AREA
Req	CISA 315	Introduction to Electronic Spreadsheets	2
Req	Req	CISC 350	Introduction to Data Communications		1
Req	Req	CISN 340	Cisco Networking Academy CCNA: Introduction to Networks	3.5
Req	Req	CISN 341	Cisco Networking Academy CCNA: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials	3.5
Req	Req	CISS 310	Network Security Fundamentals	3
Req	RE	ENGWR 300 / 480 ^H	College Composition	3		IIa WC

Semester 2 (Spring)

14.5 Units

CAT.	COURSE	TITLE	UNIT	GE AREA
Req	CISC 323	Linux Operating System	1
Req	Req	CISC 324	Intermediate Linux Operating System		1
Req	Req	CISC 361	Information Technology Fundamentals	3
Req	Req	CISN 342	Cisco Networking Academy CCNA: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation	3.5
GE	Req	STAT 300 / 480 ^H	Introduction to Probability and Statistics	4	IIb MC
	GE		any Area IIIb (Life Development Skills) course	2		IIIb

Second Year

Semester 3 (Fall)

16 Units

CAT.	COURSE	TITLE	UNIT	GE AREA
Req	CISC 320	Operating Systems	1
Req	RE	CISN 119	TCP/IP Protocols		3
Req	RE	CISS 330	Implementing Internet Security and Firewalls	3
Req	GE		any Area IV (Natural Sciences) course	3		IV
GE	GE		any Area Va (American Institutions) course	3	Va	IV
GE	Elec		any elective course numbered 100-499	3	Va

Semester 4 (Spring)

13.5 Units

CAT.	COURSE	TITLE	UNIT	GE AREA
GE		any Area I (Humanities) course	3	I
GE	GE		any Area Vb (Social & Behavioral Sciences) course	I	3	Vb
GE	GE		any Area VI (Ethnic/Multicultural Studies) course	3	VI	Vb
GE	GE		any Area IIIa (Physical Education) course	1	VI	IIIa
Elec	GE		any elective course numbered 100-499	3		IIIa
Elec	Elec		any elective course numbered 100-499	0.5

^H honors courses

Explanation of Categories
Req	Required Core	A course that is required for this program
RE	Restricted Elective	A course selected from a list of elective courses specified for this program in the course list in the catalog, which can be replaced with another course from the same list
GE	General Education	A course that fulfills a specific general education requirement for a degree, which can be replaced with another course that meets the same requirement
Elec	Degree Elective	A degree-applicable course that is part of a degree roadmap to ensure that there is a total of at least 60 units, which is a requirement for an associate degree

Graduation Requirement

A course that fulfills a specific graduation requirement which can be replaced by another course that meets the same graduation requirement.

MC = Math Competency

WC = Writing Competency

Career path

Career Options:

network technical support staff
network administrator
network designer
network systems engineer
network troubleshooter
information systems security specialist

Advising Notes:

Students can substitute ESLW 340 for ENGWR 300/480.

Scheduling Notes:

CISN 340 is offered in the 1^st 8 weeks and CISN 341 is offered in the 2^nd 8 weeks, so they can be taken in the same semester.
CISC 323 is offered in the 1^st 8 weeks and CISC 324 is offered in the 2^nd 8 weeks, so they can be taken in the same semester.
CISC 350 and 361 are offered in the 1^st 8 weeks.
This degree can be started in the spring as well. See a counselor to adjust the coursework.

Other Notes:

At the end of the second semester, students qualify for the CIS: Comptuer Networking Management certificate, with a CISCO concentration.
This degree, with a Cisco concentration, covers all of the objectives of the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification exam.

Published April 12, 2024

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