Network and Systems Administration
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.
Details
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
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Update hardware and software as needed to maintain fully functional systems.
- Apply knowledge of operating systems to manage system hardware, security protocols, and software technologies.
- Design, maintain, and revise systems to meet desired specifications.
- Manage administrative access and user security policies within systems.
- Organize and prioritize workload to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Integrate social and ethical responsibility in decision-making and actions.
- Continuously adapt to an ever-changing technical environment.
- Demonstrate professional behaviors and abide by norms and conventions appropriate to the field.
- Apply critical thinking skills and problem-solving to configure and troubleshoot systems to ensure proper operation.
- Utilize effective written and oral communication with multiple stakeholders in formal and informal settings.
- Demonstrate the ability to work with others individually and as a team.
- Create and maintain proper documentation of design, implementation, validation, workflow processes, troubleshooting, and revisions of systems.
- Maintain, update, and monitor networks and computer systems using automation and scripting.
Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Computer and Information Systems Managers
$153,060 Show expanded career information for Computer and Information Systems Managers
Computer Network Architects
$118,810 Show expanded career information for Computer Network Architects
Computer Network Support Specialists
$62,540 Show expanded career information for Computer Network Support Specialists
Computer Systems Analysts
$98,470 Show expanded career information for Computer Systems Analysts
Computer User Support Specialists
$55,190 Show expanded career information for Computer User Support Specialists
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers
$39,070 Show expanded career information for Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers
Information Security Analysts
$108,640 Show expanded career information for Information Security Analysts
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
$87,900 Show expanded career information for Network and Computer Systems Administrators
- Computer Operators
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
- Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.
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Restricted Electives
Students are to select enough Restricted Elective credits to meet a minimum of 60 credits not used to satisfy Required Courses or selected area of emphasis within the Required Courses. Consult with an Academic, Program, or Faculty Advisor to pick courses that align with your career goals
Cisco Electives
CNT150AB Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials 4
CNT160AB Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation 4
CNT171 CCNA Exam Prep 1
CNT200 CCNP ROUTE: Implementing Cisco IP Routing 4
CNT205 Cisco Certified Network Associate Security 4
Linux Electives
Microsoft Electives
CIS121AB Microsoft Command Line Operations 1
CIS121AH Microsoft PowerShell/Command Line Operations 3
Security Electives
CIS271DB Information Security Essentials 3
CIS272DB Information Security Principles 3
ITS110 Information Security Fundamentals 3
VMware Electives
CIS197 VMware ESXI Server Enterprise 3
CIS198 VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale 3
CIS200 VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage 3
Other Information Technology Electives
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
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
- FYC = First Year Composition
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- MA = Mathematics
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SG = Natural Sciences General
- SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm13?id=185430).
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.