Advisors: Mr. Kelly Cluff & Mr. Thomas Fortenberry
What is Computer Networking Technology Option?
Upon successfully completing the Computer Networking Technology program, students will be prepared for employment as a computer network administrator, computer technician, or other related positions in the Information Technology field. Industries include medical, legal, financial, telecommunications, state and federal businesses.
The program offers training in telecommunications, network administration, web development, programming, network security and other related I.T. subjects.
The Associate in Applied Science Degree is awarded for successful completion of the Computer Network Support Technology option.
Courses of Study
|
First Semester |
|
Course Hours |
|
IST |
1134 |
Fundamentals of Data Communications |
4 |
|
IST |
|
Network Operating System Elective * |
4 |
|
IST |
1124 |
I.T. Foundations |
4 |
|
IST |
1154 |
Web & Programming Concepts |
4 |
|
ENG |
1113 |
English Composition 1 |
3 |
|
|
|
|
|
Second Semester |
|
|
|
IST |
1143 |
Security Principles and Policies |
3 |
|
IST |
|
Network Operating System Elective * |
4 |
|
CPT |
1323 |
Survey of Microcomputer Applications |
3 |
|
IST |
1154 |
Network Components |
4 |
|
MAT |
1313 |
College Algebra |
3 |
|
|
|
|
|
Third Semester |
|
|
|
IST |
2224 |
Network Planning & Design |
4 |
|
IST |
|
Network Operating System Elective * |
4 |
|
IST |
1314 |
Visual Basic |
4 |
|
IST |
2213 |
Network Security |
3 |
|
IST |
1163 |
Concepts of Database Design |
3 |
|
|
|
|
|
Fourth Semester |
|
|
|
IST |
2234 |
Network Implementation |
4 |
|
IST |
|
Network Operating System Elective * |
4 |
|
SPT |
1113 |
Public Speaking 1 |
3 |
|
|
|
Humanities / Fine Arts Elective |
3 |
|
|
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Social / Behavioral Science Elective |
3 |
|
CTE |
2001 |
CPAS Prep |
1 |
Keyboard Concepts will be required first semester for students who need to improve their keyboarding speed.
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES:
* Network Operating System Electives:
IST 1213, IST 1234, IST 1244, IST 1254, IST 2244, IST 2254, or IST 2264. Refer to the ECCC Catalog for each course description.
NOTE: Network Operating System elective(s) or Programming language must be approved by advisor.
APPROVED ELECTIVES/CAREER TECHNICAL:
WBL 1913, WBL 1923, WBL 2913, WBL 2923
SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE ELECTIVES:
General Psychology
American National Government
Introduction to Sociology
HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE:
Art Appreciation
Music Appreciation
History Elective
MATHEMATICS ELECTIVE:
College Algebra
Finite Math
For information concerning the Computer Network Support Technology program, email the Counselor of Career -Technical Instruction or contact ECCC, P.O. Box 129, Decatur, MS 39327, 601-635-2111, ext. 214 or toll free at 1-877-GO-2-ECCC