NETWORKING SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR (11.1001)

Graduation Requirements (A Minimum of
60
Credits)

This program offers to the students a technical training and a basic foundation designing, installing, configuring and supporting a computer network. Our graduates are ready to get positions as entry-level in System Administrator, Network Administrator, LAN Administrator, and Help Desk Support. The program also includes a fifteen-credit-hour component of General Education/Liberal Arts courses and offers the foundation necessary to continue onto a Bachelor’s Degree. The university awards an Associate of Science Degree upon graduation.

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General Education (19 Credits)

Student Life Skills (1 Credit)

Credit Hours

SLS 1501

College Study Skills

1

English and Communications (6 Credits)

Credit Hours

ENC 1101

English Composition I

3
SPC 1017

Fundamentals of Oral Communications

3

Humanities (3 Credits)

Credit Hours

Any Humanities Course

3

Social Science (3 Credits)

Credit Hours

Any Social Science Course

3

Mathematics (3 Credits)

Credit Hours

MAC 1105

College Algebra I

3

Information Literacy (3 Credits)

Credit Hours

CGS 1030

Introduction to Information Technology

3

Core Requirements (29 Credits)

Courses

Credit Hours

CNT 2000C

Networking Essentials

3
CTS 1651

LAN Switching and Wireless Networks

4
CTS 2151C

A+ Computer Maintenance and Repair I

3
CTS 2152C

A+ Computer Maintenance and Repair II

3
CTS 2300C

Client Operating System

4
CTS 2302C

Active Directory Service

4
CTS 2328C

Server installation, configuration and administration

4
CTS 2650C

Routing Protocols and Concepts

4

SUGGESTED ELECTIVES (12 credits)

Courses

Credit Hours

CGS 1500c

Word Processing

3
CGS 1516c

Spreadsheet Applications

3
CGS 1522c

Microsoft Office Specialist/PowerPoint

3
CGS 1788c

Graphics Design I (Adobe Photoshop))

3
CGS 2540c

Database Management Systems (Access)

4
CIS 2202

Introduction to Computer Forensics

3
CNT 2401

Network Security**

4
COP 2010

Visual Basic Programming I

4
CTS 2155c

IT Help Desk Support

4

The Networking System Administrator Associate Degree program provides you with the classroom lectures and hands-on experience you need to design, install, maintain, and troubleshoot local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and network security systems. You will also learn about network protocols, services, and hardware, how to plan and design networks, implementing security measures, and managing operations.

Classes will focus on both Windows and Linux, as well as configuring and managing various network tools, such as firewalls, routers, and switches. Florida National University prepares you for a rewarding career as a network administrator with the Networking System Administrator Associate Degree program.

All Credit Courses from within this division or any other division can be used as Suggested Electives.
*General Education Component (see page 219)
**This course has prerequisites; check course descriptions.
MCSA = Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate
CCENT = Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT)
CCNA = Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)