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

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:
2025-26
GE Pattern:
local AA/AS
Total Units:
60
Start Term:
Spring

First Year

Semester 1 (Spring)

16 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
CISC 350
Introduction to Data Communications
1
RE
CISN 119
TCP/IP Protocols
3
Req
CISN 300
Network Systems Administration
3
Req
CISN 302
Intermediate Network Systems Administration
3
CISN 300
Req
CISS 310
Network Security Fundamentals
3
RE
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing or
3
L1A
ENGL C1000H H
Academic Reading and Writing - Honors
3

Semester 2 (Fall)

15 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
CISC 323
Linux Operating System
1
Req
CISC 361
Information Technology Fundamentals
3
Req
CISN 110
Networking Technologies - Preparation for N+ Certification
2
Req
CISN 111
Intermediate Networking Technologies
2
CISN 110
Req
CISN 307
Windows Active Directory Services
3
CISN 302
GE
STAT C1000
Introduction to Statistics or
4
L2
STAT C1000H H
Introduction to Statistics - Honors
4

Second Year

Semester 3 (Spring)

15 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
CISA 315
Introduction to Electronic Spreadsheets
2
Req
CISC 320
Operating Systems
1
RE
CISP 370
Beginning Visual Basic
4
GE
any Area L4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) course
3
L4
GE
any Area L5 (Natural Sciences) course
3
L5
GE
any Area L7B (Life Development Skills) course
2
L7B

Semester 4 (Fall)

14 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
GE
any Area L1B (Oral Communication & Critical Thinking) course
3
L1B
GE
any Area L3 (Arts & Humanities) course
3
L3
GE
any Area L6 (Ethnic Studies) course
3
L6
GE
any Area L7A (Physical Education) course
1
L7A
Elec
any elective course
3
Elec
any elective course
1

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

Career path

Career Options:

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

Advising Notes:

  • This degree can be completed using either the local AA/AS general education (GE) pattern or the Cal-GETC transfer GE pattern. See a counselor to determine which pattern is best for you based on your academic goals.
  • Students can substitute ESLW 340 for ENGL C1000/C1000H (formerly known as ENGWR 300/480).
  • Elective Courses: any elective courses numbered 100-499, or having a 4-digit number starting with C.

Scheduling Notes:

  • CISN 300 is offered in the 1st 8 weeks and CISN 302 is offered in the 2nd 8 weeks, so they can be taken in the same semester.
  • CISN 110 is offered in the 1st 8 weeks and CISN 111 is offered in the 2nd 8 weeks, so they can be taken in the same semester.
  • CISC 350, 323, and 361 are offered in the 1st 8 weeks.
  • CISN 307 is offered in the fall.
  • 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: Computer Networking Management certificate, with a Windows concentration.
  • This degree, with a Windows concentration, helps prepare students for Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and/or Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification.

Published April 12, 2025

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