Network Design and Administration

Winter 2019

Enrollment:

Fall, Winter, Spring

Degrees and Certificates

Program Website:

View the program website

Tuition and Fees

http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/TuitionFees

Additional Costs

Books$900

Program Description

The Network Design and Administration program prepares students as local- and wide-area network administrators. Successful completion of the program provides students with the essential skills of network administration including network design, implementation, maintenance, optimization, and troubleshooting, utilizing a variety of network operating systems, and hardware platforms and protocols. These include but are not limited to Microsoft, Cisco and UNIX. Upon completion, students have covered objectives leading toward professional certification. Effective oral and written communications are emphasized throughout the program.
Degree Prerequisites/Requirements: All required courses must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or better before proceeding to the next quarter or before a diploma is awarded.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Install and configure servers, workstations, routers, switches, network cabling and wireless devices.
  2. Show knowledge of network topologies, protocols and technologies.
  3. Analyze and troubleshoot a network and its peripherals.
  4. Perform administrative tasks on a network.
  5. Establish communications between similar and dissimilar networking systems.
  6. Monitor network performance.
  7. Show a strong working knowledge of network security policies and procedures.
  8. Develop research skills and techniques.
Note: All program required software is available in CIS labs. Student discounts are available for purchasing software for home use.

Career Opportunities

Network administrator, network engineer, network analyst, network technician, and systems administrator.

AAS - SCC

Offered at Locations:  Spokane Community College

First Quarter

CIS  103Mobile Devices 5
CIS  106Network Math 2
CIS  108Computer Math 3
CIS  201IT Essentials - A+ 5
15

Second Quarter

CIS  234Network Scripting 3
CIS  244Windows Server Installation and Configuration  5
CIS  250Cisco I Introduction to Networks 5
ENGL&101English Composition I 5
18

Third Quarter

CIS  236Windows Server Administration 5
CIS  247Virtualization Technologies 5
CIS  251Cisco II Routing and Switching Essentials 5
Communication Elective 15
20

Fourth Quarter

BT   280Project Management for the Office 2.5
CIS  206Introduction to Linux/Unix 5
CIS  252Cisco III Scaling Networks 5
CIS  263Advanced Windows Server 5
17.5

Fifth Quarter

BT   160Job Preparation Techniques 3
CIS  213Advanced Linux/Unix 5
CIS  253Cisco IV Connecting Networks 5
CIS  286Cisco Emerging Technologies 5
18

Sixth Quarter

CIS  270Principles of Network Security 5
CIS  275Networking Capstone 5
CIS  277Database Administration 5
15
103.5 credits are required for the AAS

Communication Elective 

BUS  280Human Relations in Business 5
CMST&210Interpersonal Communication 5
CMST 227Intercultural Communication 5
CMST&230Small Group Communication 5
CMST 250Managing Conflict Through Communication 5
ENGL 120Applied Technical Writing for Vocations 3-5
ENGL&235Technical Writing 5
1Select from the communication elective group.

Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. the information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.