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.

Certificate - SCC

Offered at Locations:  Online Learning, 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  206Introduction to Linux/Unix 15
CIS  244Windows Server Installation and Configuration  5
CIS  250Cisco I Introduction to Networks 5
ENGL&101English Composition I 35
20

Third Quarter
CIS  236Windows Server Administration 5
CIS  247Virtualization Technologies 5
CIS  251Cisco II Routing and Switching Essentials 5
Communication Elective 25
20
55 credits are required for the Certificate

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
1CIS 206 may be substituted with CIS 263 if CIS 206 is not offered in the appropriate quarter (certificate only).
2Select from the communication elective group.
3ENGL& 101 can be substituted with BT 274.

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.