MCCCD Program Description

Major: 3189
Effective Term: 2024 Fall

Award: AAS
Total Credits: 61-74
CIP Code: 11.1001

Instructional Council: Computer Information Systems
GPA: 2.0

SOC Code: Upon completion of this degree, students may pursue a career as:
15-1211.00 Computer Systems Analysts
15-1212.00 Information Security Analysts
15-1244.00 Network and Computer Systems Administrators
15-1231.00 Computer Network Support Specialists
15-1232.00 Computer User Support Specialists
43-9011.00 Computer Operators
49-2011.00 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers

Upon completion of a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career as:
11-3021.00 Computer and Information Systems Managers
15-1241.00 Computer Network Architects

Description: The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Network and Systems Administration program provides students with a solid, hands-on skill set of computer, networking, and internetworking systems technology principles and desktop support. Students gain an understanding of the interaction between microcomputer software and hardware, network and internetworking operating systems software and hardware, local area network administration and management, the use of troubleshooting techniques, troubleshooting hardware and software tools, as well as interpersonal/customer service skills. Students have the opportunity to specialize in specific information technology areas based on their interests and professional goals and leading to industry recognized certifications through an embedded Certificate of Completion (CCL) including, but not limited to, Desktop (Desktop Support, Computer System Configuration and Support, Computer System Configuration and Support, Network, Computer System Configuration and Support, Security, Computer System Configuration and Support, Linux), Cisco (Cisco Network CCNA, Cisco Network CCNP, Cisco Network CCNA Security), Linux (Red Hat Linux Engineer, Linux Associate, Red Hat Linux Administrator, Linux System Administration), Microsoft (Microsoft System Administration, Microsoft Desktop Associate), and VMware (VMware Network Administrator, VMware Foundations, VMware System Administrator). Graduates may pursue employment in a variety of information technology environments and/or transfer to a university.

Learning Outcomes
1. Update hardware and software as needed to maintain fully functional systems. (BPC170, BPC270, BPC274, CIS126DL, CIS126RH, CIS238DL, CIS238RH, BPC171, CIS290++, CIS296++, CIS298++, MST160, MST260, CLD110, CLD120) 2. Apply knowledge of operating systems to manage system hardware, security protocols, and software technologies. (BPC270, BPC274, CIS102DA, CIS121AB, CIS121AH, CIS126DL, CIS126RH, CIS293, CIS238DL, CIS238RH, CIS239DL, CIS240DL, CIS240RH, CIS266, CIS270, CIS271DL, CIS271RH, CIS272DB, CIS275DL, CNT202, CNT205, ITS110, CIS290++, CIS296++, CIS298++, MST160, MST260, CLD110, CLD120) 3. Design, maintain, and revise systems to meet desired specifications. (BPC170, BPC270, BPC274, CIS121AB, CIS121AH, CIS126DL, CIS126RH, CIS293, CIS294, CIS238DL, CIS238RH, CIS239DL, CIS240DL, CIS240RH, CIS266, CIS270, CIS271DL, CIS271RH, CIS272DB, CIS275DL, CNT140AB, CNT150AB, CNT160AB, CNT202, CNT205, CNT240, CNT240AA, CNT240AB, CNT250, CNT250AA, CNT250AB, ITS110, BPC171, CIS290++, CIS296++, CIS298++, MST160, MST260, CLD110, CLD120) 4. Manage administrative access and user security policies within systems. (BPC270, BPC274, CIS121AH, CIS126DL, CIS126RH, CIS190, CIS293, CIS294, CIS2295, CIS238DL, CIS238RH, CIS239DL, CIS240DL, CIS240RH, CIS266, CIS270, CIS271DL, CIS271RH, CIS272DB, CIS275DL, CNT150AB, CNT202, CNT205, CNT240, CNT240AA, CNT240AB, CNT250, CNT250AA, CNT250AB, ITS110, MST160, MST260, CLD110, CLD120, BPC171, CIS290++, CIS296++, CIS298++) 5. Organize and prioritize workload to ensure successful completion of projects. (CIS102DA, CIS124AA, CIS124BA, CIS224, CIS250, CIS266, CIS275DL, CIS290++, BPC171, CIS296++, CIS298++, [FYC]) 6. Integrate social and ethical responsibility in decision-making and actions. (CIS102DA, CIS105, CIS111, CIS250, CIS270, CIS272DB, CNT202, CNT205, ITS110, BPC171, CIS290++, CIS296++, CIS298++, ITS120, CRE101, [HU], [SB]) 7. Continuously adapt to an ever-changing technical environment. (BPC170, BPC270, BPC274, CIS102DA, CIS105, CIS111, CIS121AH, CIS124AA, CIS124BA, CIS126DL, CIS126RH, CIS156, CIS190, CIS293, CIS294, CIS295, CIS224, CIS238DL, CIS238RH, CIS239DL, CIS240, CIS240DL, CIS240RH, CIS250, CIS266, CIS270, CIS271DL, CIS271RH, CIS272DB, CIS275DL, CIS290++, CNT150AB, CNT160AB, CNT202, CNT205, CNT240, CNT240AA, CNT240AB, CNT250, CNT250AA, CNT250AB, ITS110, ITS120, BPC171, CIS296++, CIS298++, MST160, MST260, CLD110, CLD120) 8. Demonstrate professional behaviors and abide by norms and conventions appropriate to the field. (CIS102DA, CIS105, CIS111, CIS250, CIS270, CIS272DB, CIS290++, CNT202, CNT205, CNT171, ITS110, BPC171, CIS296++, CIS298++, ITS120, CRE101, [HU], [SB]) 9. Apply critical thinking skills and problem-solving to configure and troubleshoot systems to ensure proper operation. (BPC170, BPC270, BPC274, CIS102DA, CIS105, CIS121AH, CIS126DL, CIS126RH, CIS156, CIS190, CIS293, CIS294, CIS295, CIS238DL, CIS238RH, CIS239DL, CIS240, CIS240DL, CIS240RH, CIS266, CIS270, CIS271DL, CIS271RH, CIS272DB, CIS275DL, CIS290++, CNT150AB, CNT160AB, CNT202, CNT205, CNT240, CNT240AA, CNT240AB, CNT250, CNT250AA, CNT250AB, ITS110, MST160, CLD110, BPC171, CIS296++, CIS298++, CRE101, [MA], [SG], [SQ]) 10. Utilize effective written and oral communication with multiple stakeholders in formal and informal settings. (CIS102DA, CIS124AA, CIS124BA, CIS224, CIS250, CIS290++, CIS296++, CIS298++, CRE101, (COM), [FYC]) 11. Demonstrate the ability to work with others individually and as a team. (CIS102DA, CIS124AA, CIS124BA, CIS224, CIS250, CIS290++, BPC171, CIS296++, CIS298++, CRE101, (COM), [SB]) 12. Create and maintain proper documentation of design, implementation, validation, workflow processes, troubleshooting, and revisions of systems. (BPC274, CIS102DA, CIS121AH, CIS124AA, CIS124BA, CIS156, CIS224, CIS239DL, CIS240, CIS250, CIS266, CIS275DL, CIS290++, CNT140AB, CNT150AB, CNT160AB, CNT240, CNT240AA, CNT240AB, CNT250, CNT250AA, CNT250AB, BPC171, CIS296++, CIS298++, MST160, MST260, CLD110, CLD120, CRE101, [FYC], [MA], [SG], [SQ]) 13. Maintain, update, and monitor networks and computer systems using automation and scripting. (BPC274, CIS121AB, CIS121AH, CIS156, CIS238DL, CIS238RH, CIS239DL, CIS240DL, CIS240RH, CNT240, CNT240AA, CNT240AB, CNT250, CNT250AA, CNT250AB, CIS271DL, CIS271RH, CIS290++, CIS296++, CIS298++, CIS266, CIS275DL, MST160, MST260, CLD110, CLD120)

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program. Courses within any of the following prefixes must be taken within five (5) years prior to completion of the program to be applied toward this award: BPC, CIS, CLD, CNT, ITS, and MST. Students may receive credit for courses within the program based on current industry certifications. This program replaces: AAS/3013 Linux Networking Administration AAS/3095 Information Technology: Cisco Networking AAS/3096 Information Technology: Network Server AAS/3208 Networking System Administration AAS/3312 Computer and Networking Technology AAS/3778 Microsoft Networking Technology AAS/3794 Network Administration AAS/3816 Networking Technology: Cisco

Required Courses

BPC170 A+ Exam Prep: Computer Hardware Configuration and Support 3
+ BPC270 A+ Exam Prep: Operating System Configuration and Support 3
CIS102DA Customer User Support 3
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems 3

CIS126DL Linux Operating System (3) OR
CIS126RH Red Hat System Administration I (3) 3

+ CIS190 Introduction to Networking (3) OR
CNT140AB Introduction to Networks (4) 3-4
(CNT140AB is required for students on the Cisco specialization)

FYE101 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR
FYE103 Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) 1-3

Students must also select from one of the following specializations based on their career goals.

Specialization 1: Cisco System Administration (CCNA) and Security
Credits: 12
+ CNT150AB Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials 4
+ CNT160AB Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation 4

+ CNT202 Cisco Secure Firewall Appliance Configuration (4) OR
+ CNT205 Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (4) 4

Specialization 2: Cisco System Administration (CCNP)
Credits: 24
+ CNT150AB Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials 4
+ CNT160AB Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation 4

+ CNT240 Cisco Certified Network Professional: Enterprise Core (8) OR
+ CNT240AA Cisco Certified Network Professional: Enterprise Core I (4) AND
+ CNT240AB Cisco Certified Network Professional: Enterprise Core II (4) 8

+ CNT250 Cisco Certified Network Professional: Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (8) OR
+ CNT250AA Cisco Certified Network Professional: Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services I (4) AND
+ CNT250AB Cisco Certified Network Professional: Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services II (4) 8

Specialization 3: Linux System Administration
Credits: 15
+ CIS238DL Linux System Administration 3
+ CIS239DL Linux Shell Scripting 3
+ CIS240DL Linux Network Administration 3
+ CIS271DL Linux Security 3
+ CIS275DL Linux Capstone 3

Specialization 4: Red Hat Enterprise Linux Administration
Credits: 15
+ CIS238RH Red Hat System Administration II 3
+ CIS239DL Linux Shell Scripting 3
+ CIS240RH Red Hat System Administration III 3
+ CIS271RH Red Hat System Administration IV 3
+ CIS275DL Linux Capstone 3

Specialization 5: Cloud System Administration
Credits: 15-16
+ BPC274 Advanced Server Computer Maintenance: Server+ Prep 3
CIS121AH Microsoft PowerShell/Command Line Operations 3
+ CIS239DL Linux Shell Scripting 3

+ MST160 Azure Administrator (4) OR
+ CLD110 Amazon Web Services Cloud Foundations (3) 3-4

+ MST260 Microsoft Azure Cloud Development and Operations (3) OR
+ CLD120 Amazon Web Services Cloud Architect Associate (3) 3

Specialization 6: VMware Network Administrator
Credits: 12
+ CIS293 VMware ESXI Server Enterprise 4
+ CIS294 VMware vSphere Operate, Scale and Secure 4
+ CIS295 VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage 4

Credits: 31-46

Restricted Electives
Students must select enough Restricted Elective credits to meet the minimum total program credits. Students may not select the same courses used to satisfy Required Courses or specializations within the Required Courses. Consult with an Academic, Program, or Faculty Advisor to pick courses that align with your career goals. Cisco Electives CNT140AB Introduction to Networks 4 + CNT150AB Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials 4 + CNT160AB Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation 4 + CNT171 CCNA Exam Prep 1 + CNT202 Cisco Secure Firewall Appliance Configuration (4) OR + CNT205 Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (4) 4 + CNT206 Cisco Certified Network Associate Wireless 4 Linux Electives + CIS238DL Linux System Administration (3) OR + CIS238RH Red Hat System Administration II (3) 3 + CIS239DL Linux Shell Scripting 3 + CIS240DL Linux Network Administration (3) OR + CIS240RH Red Hat System Administration III (3) 3 + CIS275DL Linux Capstone 3 Microsoft Electives MST+++++ Any MST Microsoft Technology course CIS121AB Microsoft Command Line Operations 1 CIS121AH Microsoft PowerShell/Command Line Operations 3 Security Electives + CIS270 Essentials of Network and Information Security 3 + ITS110 Information Security Fundamentals 3 VMware Electives + CIS293 VMware ESXI Server Enterprise 4 + CIS294 VMware vSphere Operate, Scale and Secure 4 + CIS295 VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage 4 Other Information Technology Electives + BPC171 Recycling Used Computer Technology 1-3 CIS111 Ethics in Information Technology 3 CIS124AA Project Management Software: Level I 1 + CIS124BA Project Management Software: Level II 1 + CIS156 Python Programming: Level I 3 + CIS190 Introduction to Networking 3 CIS224 Project Management Microsoft Project for Windows 3 + CIS240 Local Area Network Planning and Design 3 + CIS250 Management of Information Systems 3 + CIS266 Network Integration Capstone 4 + CIS290++ Computer Information Systems Internship 1-3 + CIS296++ Cooperative Education 2-3 + CIS298++ Special Projects 1-3 ITS120 Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues 3			Credits: 0-8

General Electives
	Credits:

General Education Requirements

General Education Requirement	Credits: 22-28

General Education Core	Credits: 12-18

First-Year Composition	Credits: 6
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) OR + ENG111 Technical and Professional Writing (3) 6 (ENG111 does not count as an ENG Transfer option)

Oral Communication	Credits: 3
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR + COM225 Public Speaking (3) OR COM230 Small Group Communication (3) 3 COM225 is recommended for students transferring to Northern Arizona University.

Critical Reading	Credits: 0-3
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment 0-3

Mathematics	Credits: 3-6
+ MAT140 College Mathematics (5) OR + MAT141 College Mathematics (4) OR + MAT142 College Mathematics (3) OR MAT145 College Mathematics with Review (5) OR MAT146 College Mathematics with Review (6) OR Equivalent or higher level mathematics course in the Mathematical Applications area. 3-6

General Education Distribution	Credits: 10

Humanities, Arts and Design	Credits: 3
Any approved general education course from the Humanities, Arts and Design area. 3

Social-Behavioral Sciences	Credits: 3
Any approved general education course from the Social-Behavioral Sciences area. 3

Natural Sciences	Credits: 4
Any approved general education course from the Natural Sciences area. 4

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: November 28, 2023

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.