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Network Design A.S. Degree - Local GE

This program map represents one possible path for completing this program. Please see a counselor to create an educational plan that is customized to meet your needs. This path is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2025-26
Total Units:
60-61

First Year

Semester 1

14-15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
Maj
CISN 340
CISCO Networking Academy (CCNA)tm: Introduction to Networks
3.5
Maj
CISN 341 +
CISCO Networking Academy (CCNA)tm:Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials
3.5
GE
INDIS 313 * / HCD 310
Life Development Skills
3
SCC Local Area L7B
GE
ENGL C1000 ** / ENGWR 488 H / ESLW 340
Academic Reading and Writing
3-4
SCC Local Area L1A
GE
Physical Education
1
SCC Local Area L7A

+ Prerequisite for CISN 341: CISN 340 with a grade of "C" or better


*First-time college students who would like to participate in First-Year Experience (FYE) should take INDIS 313. All other students can take HCD 310 or speak with a counselor regarding their choices.


**If you don\'t place directly in ENGL C1000 (check your eServices account), you will need to take ENGWR 80/ENGL C1000 combo course.

Semester 2

16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
Maj
CISS 310
Network Security Fundamentals
3
Maj
CISN 336 +
Wireless Technologies
3
ME
CISC 320 / 323
Operating Systems
1
Maj
CISN 300
Network Systems Administration
3
GE
*Mathematical Concepts & Quantitative Reasoning
3
SCC Local Area L2
GE
Oral Communication & Critical Thinking
3
SCC Local Area L1B

+ Prerequisite for CISN 336: CISN 341 with a grade of "C" or better


*Choose one of the recommended courses under your STEM placements. (Check your eServices account.) Meet with a counselor for recommended Math options.

Second Year

Semester 3

15.5 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
Maj
CISN 308 +
Internetworking with TCP/IP
3
Maj
CISN 342 +
CISCO Networking Academy (CCNA)tm: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation
3.5
ME
*Major Elective
3
GE
Humanities
3
SCC Local Area L3
Elec
**Elective
3

+ Prerequisite for CISN 308: CISN 300 with a grade of "C" or better

+ Prerequisite for CISN 342: CISN 341 with a grade of "C" or better


*Major Elective - A minimum of 6 units from the following - Choose one course this semester: CISN 303, CISN 304, CISN 316+, CISN 327+, CISN 328+, CISN 329+, CISS 316, CISS 321+, CISS 327+

+ Prerequisite for CISN 316: CISN 300 or 340 with a grade of "C" or better

+ Prerequisite for CISN 327: CISN 300 or 340 with a grade of "C" or better

+ Prerequisite for CISN 328: CISN 327 with a grade of "C" or better

+ Prerequisite for CISN 329: CISN 328 with a grade of "C" or better

+ Prerequisite for CISS 321: CISN 340, CISS 310, or CISS 315 with a grade of "C" or better

+ Prerequisite for CISS 327: CISN 340 and 341 with grades of "C" or better


**Electives may include any courses numbered 100-499. Meet with a counselor to discuss potential elective course options.

Semester 4

14.5 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
Maj
CISN 346 +
Network Design and Projects
3.5
GE
Social & Behavioral Sciences
3
SCC Local Area L4
GE
Ethnic Studies
3
SCC Local Area L6
GE
Natural Sciences
3
SCC Local Area L5
Elec
*Elective
2

+ Prerequisite for CISN 346: CISN 341 with a grade of "C" or better


*Electives may include any courses numbered 100-499. Meet with a counselor to discuss potential elective course options.

Legend

  • (H) - Honors
  • Elec - Elective
  • GE - General Education
  • Maj - Required Core
  • ME - Major Elective

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure that what is listed in the SCC Program Paths are accurate.  The courses, the course sequencing, and the programs are subject to change without notice by the administration of the Los Rios Community College District and Sacramento City College at the discretion of the district and Sacramento City College. Further, Sacramento City College reserves the right to amend any course or program.

PLEASE SEE AN SCC COUNSELOR.

AA/AS Requirements

Associate Degrees require the following:

  1. Completion of a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 ("C" average). A minimum of 12 units must be completed within the Los Rios Community College District.
  2. Completion of each required course with a grade of "C" or better for a major offered at Sacramento City College. 
  3. Completion of Sacramento City College\'s local AA/AS general education requirements – Area L1A and L1B; Area L2; Area L3; Area L4; Area L5; Area L6; and Area L7A and L7B – with an overall 2.0 GPA.

Students with Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate Credit (IB) test scores should notify their Counselor to learn more about how test scores may be used for credit.

Exception: Students who possess a bachelor\'s (BA/BS) or higher degree from a college or university accredited through a regional accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) are deemed to have satisfied both the general education and graduation competency requirements for an AA/AS degree. Degrees from accredited institutions outside of the US will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Placement Information

Check your eServices account under “Academic Records” to determine your Math and English placements.

Department Notes

  • Students are encouraged to contact the CIS faculty for course sequence adjustments.
  • Department contact: Abdelaziz Kaina

KainaA@scc.losrios.edu

Published February 18, 2026

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