Computer and Local Area Network Technician, A.A.S.
A.A.S. Degree—63 credit hours
Curriculum Code 1416
This program prepares students for entry-level positions as a data communications specialist in the information technology profession. Common career titles include PC support technician, LAN specialist, help desk support specialist, LAN system administrator, LAN design specialist, LAN engineer, and many others. The program prepares students for rewarding careers at the forefront of the information technological revolution. Students will examine the installation, maintenance, repair, and management of desktop PCs and local area networks. Students receive hands-on training in network operating systems, user administration, network security, and LAN switching and routing. The program also helps students prepare for CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, and Cisco CCNA certifications. Graduates of this program possess a wide range of product knowledge as well as hands-on experience in hardware and software installation and support.
Employment for electronic and computer technicians is expected to grow as fast as the average for all occupations. New technologies and increased computer use will continue to stimulate the demand for such workers, and many will find employment in private and public industries.
General Education Requirements
18 credit hours as follows:
(Note: Take MTH-120 or higher.)
MTH-120: A minimum level of competency in mathematics is required for graduation for all A.A.S. degrees. This minimum competency may be demonstrated in one of three ways:
- Placement into MTH-120 or higher; or
- Successful completion with a minimum grade of “C” in BUS-120, MTH-102, MTH-109, MTH-121, or MTH-133 or higher-level mathematics course for designated career programs; or
- An equivalent transfer course from another college with a minimum grade of “C”.
Select 3 credit hours from Social/Behavioral Sciences:
ANT, ECO, GEO, HIS, PSC, PSY, SOC, SSC
Select 3 credit hours from Physical and Life Sciences:
BIO, CHM, EAS, GEL, MTH, NAT, PHS, PHY
Select 3 credit hours from Humanities and Fine Arts:
ARB, ART, FRE, HUM, LIT, MUS, PHI, SPA, THE
Career Course Requirements
Core IT Technology Track—21 credit hours as follows:
IT Specialty Track—18 credit hours as follows:
Elective Courses— Select 6 credit hours from the following:
Suggested Schedule
Semester 1 (17 credit hours)
Semester 2 (16 credit hours)
| MTH-120 | General Education Mathematics | 3 |
| COM-103 | Speech Fundamentals | 3 |
| - | | |
| LAN-102 | Voice and Data Cabling | 3 |
| OR- | | |
| LAN-120 | IoT Fundamentals | 3 |
| - | | |
| LAN-103 | Security Awareness | 1 |
| LAN-153 | IT Security Essentials - Security+ | 3 |
| LAN-___ | Elective | 3 |
Semester 3 (15 credit hours)
| LAN-220 | Linux Administration | 3 |
| LAN-246 | Routing and Switching - CCNA | 3 |
| LAN-256 | LAN Design - CCNA | 3 |
| ___-___ | Humanities and Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
| ___-___ | Physical and Life Sciences Elective | 3 |
Semester 4 (15 credit hours)
| LAN-230 | Managing Windows Servers | 3 |
| LAN-251 | WLAN Design - CWNA | 3 |
| LAN-253 | Network Security | 3 |
| LAN-___ | Elective | 3 |
| ___-___ | Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective | 3 |