Associate of Applied Science Degree - AAS
Network Administration and Information Security

Program Title:	Network Administration and Information Security
Completion Award:	Associate of Applied Science Degree
Contact Hours:	900
Study Hours:	1,800
Semester Credits:	60 hours (including 15 semester credits of General Studies)
Program Duration:	120 weeks
Tuition:	$14,940
Books & Software:	$2,500
Total Cost:	$17,440 (including books, software & shipping)
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Program Description

The Associate of Applied Science degree program in Network Administration and Information Security will prepare graduates to meet the challenges of the next decade in this high demand field. Successful graduates of this dual-emphasis program will be able to perform tasks associated with installing, upgrading and maintaining computer network systems in typical LAN/WAN environments. They will be capable of effectively assessing the security needs of computer and network systems, recommending safeguard solutions and managing the implementation and maintenance of security devices, systems, and procedures. The academic and professional skills focused on during the program provide as well a basic knowledge of project management using MS Project. The program prepares graduates to function successfully in entry level network administration and information security positions.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the graduate should be able to:

• Identify and evaluate computer systems issues and implement effective remediation policies.
• Communicate effectively utilizing accepted business practices and applications.
• Setup a small to medium size LAN and a WAN Network
• Oversee and regulate the computer system and performance requirements of the network
• Describe and implement performance balancing, redundancy, network management and system migration and upgrades.
• Perform problem diagnosis, troubleshooting, and system maintenance on multiple types of network scenarios.
• Design, develop and manage information technology projects in a variety of companies and organizations.
• Assess the security needs of computer and network systems, recommend safeguard solutions and perform the implementation and maintenance of security devices, systems, and procedures.

Potential Employment

Upon successfully completing of this program, graduates should be able to perform tasks of an entry level Network Administrator in a small to a medium size Network setup, or any related positions in the information technology and network administration fields.

* ACOT’s program courses are designed in sequential order. Therefore, the student must complete the given course before progressing to the next course in the sequence.

Required Courses	Credits
CIS-100 Information Technology and Distance Learning Text: Title:Introduction to Web-based Learning Author(s): Christopher B. Balthrop, Lute Atieh Title: New Perspectives on Computer Concepts 2011: Introductory, 13th Edition Author(s): June Jamrich Parsons, Dan Oja ISBN-10: 0538744820 ISBN-13: 9780538744829 Copyright: ©2011 Published Title:Title: Windows 7 Product Guide Author(s): Microsoft Corporation Price: $125.00	3
CIS-110 Integrated Business Applications Text: Title: Microsoft Office 2007: Introductory Concepts and Techniques, Windows Vista Edition, 1st Edition Author(s): Gary B. Shelly, Thomas J. Cashman, Misty E. Vermaat ISBN-10: 1423927133 ISBN-13: 9781423927136 Copyright: ©2009 Published Price: $125.00	3
CIS-120 Microsoft Excel 2007 Text: Title: Microsoft Office Excel 2007: Complete Concepts and Techniques, 1st Edition Author(s): Gary B. Shelly, Thomas J. Cashman, Jeffrey J. Quasney ISBN-10: 1418843431 ISBN-13: 9781418843434 Copyright: ©2008 Published Price: $125.00	3*
CIS-130 Relational Database Management - Access 2007 Text: Title: Microsoft Office Access 2007: Complete Concepts and Techniques, 1st Edition Author(s): Gary B. Shelly, Thomas J. Cashman, Philip J. Pratt, Mary Z. ISBN-10:1418843407 ISBN-13: 9781418843403 Copyright: ©2008 Published Price: $125.00	3
CIS-140 Programming Logic and Design Text: Title: Just Enough Programming Logic and Design, 1st Edition Author(s): Joyce Farrell ISBN-10: 1439039577 ISBN-13: 9781439039571 Copyright: ©2009 Published Title: eBook: Just Enough Visual Basic Programs to Accompany Just Enough Programming Logic and Design, 1st Edition Author(s): Jo Ann Smith ISBN-10: 1435410521 ISBN-13: 9781435410527 Copyright: ©2010 Published Price: $125.00	3
CIN-150 Computer Networking for LANs to WANs Text: Title: Computer Networking for LANs to WANs: Hardware, Software and Security, 1st Edition Author(s): Kenneth C. Mansfield, Jr.; James L. Antonakos ISBN-ISBN-10: 1-111-04212-8, ISBN-13: 978-1-111-04212-7 Copyright: ©2010 Published Price: $125.00	3*
CIN-160 Windows 2008 Server I Text: Title: MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration, 1st Edition Author(s): Greg Tomsho ISBN-10: 1-423-90235-1 ISBN-13: 978-1-423-90235-5 Copyright: ©2010 Published * software included Price: $125.00	3
CIN-200 Windows 2008 Server II Text: Title: MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration, 1st Edition Author(s): Greg Tomsho ISBN-10: 1-423-90235-1 ISBN-13: 978-1-423-90235-5 Copyright: ©2010 Published * software included Price: $125.00	3
CIN-170 Windows 2008 Server Networking I Text: Title: MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration, 1st Edition Author(s): Michael Bender ISBN-10: 1-423-90236-X ISBN-13: 978-1-423-90236-2 Copyright: ©2010 Published * software included Price: $125.00	3*
CIN-210 Windows 2008 Server Networking II Text: Title: MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration, 1st Edition Author(s): Michael Bender ISBN-10: 1-423-90236-X ISBN-13: 978-1-423-90236-2 Copyright: ©2010 Published * software included Price: $125.00	3
CST-200 Principles of Information Security Text: Title: Principles of Information Security, 3rd Edition Author(s): Michael E. Whitman, Herbert J. Mattord ISBN-10: 1423901770 ISBN-13: 9781423901778 Copyright: ©2009 Published Price: $125.00	3
CST-240 Network Security Fundamentals Text: Title: Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals, 3rd Edition Author(s):Mark Ciampa ISBN-10:1428340661ISBN-13:9781428340664 Copyright: ©2009 Published Price: $125.00	3
CST-250 Introduction to Computer Forensics Text: Title: Guide to Computer Forensics and Investigations, 4th Edition Author(s): Bill Nelson, Amelia Phillips, Christopher Steuart ISBN-10: 1435498836 ISBN-13: 9781435498839 Copyright: ©2010 Published Price: $125.00	3*
PMM-190 Information Technology Project Management Text: Title: Information Technology Project Management, 6th Edition Author(s): Kathy Schwalbe ISBN-10: 0324786921 ISBN-13: 9780324786927 Copyright: ©2010 Published Price: $125.00	3
PMM-200 Microsoft Project Text: Title: New Perspectives on Microsoft Project 2007, Introductory, 1st Author(s): Rachel Biheller Bunin ISBN-10: 1423905946 ISBN-13: 9781423905943 Copyright: ©2009 Published Price: $125.00	3*
General Education Courses	Credits
GEC-100 Basic English and Communications Text: Title: English and Business Communication Author(s): Pat Cuchens E-Book provided by American College of Technology Price: $125.00	3
GBC-110 Business Communication Text: Title: Business Communication, 8th Edition Author(s): A. C. “Buddy” Krizan, Patricia Merrier, Joyce P. Logan, Karen Schneiter Williams ISBN-10: 1439080151 ISBN-13: 9781439080153 Copyright: ©2011 Published Price: $125.00	3
GBM-200 Business Math Text: Title: Contemporary Mathematics for Business and Consumers, 5th Edition Author(s): Robert Brechner ISBN-10: 0324568495 ISBN-13: 9780324568493 Copyright: ©2009 Published Price: $125.00	3
GQM-200 Quantitative Methods of Analysis Text: Title: Quantitative Methods for Business Author(s): David R. Anderson, Dennis J. Sweeney, Thomas A. Williams, Jeffrey D. Camm, and R. Kipp Martin ISBN-10: 0324651813  ISBN-13: 9780324651812  Copyright: ©2010 Published Price: $125.00	3
GGS-200 Global Sociology Text: Title: Sociology in Our Times: The Essentials, 7th Edition Author(s): Diana Kendall ISBN-10: 0495598623 ISBN-13: 9780495598626 Copyright: ©2010 Published Price: $125.00	3*
Total Credits:	60

 

Gainful Employment Data

Report Date	July 1st 2009 - June 30 2010
Program - AAS	Network Administration and Information Security
SOC:	15-1081
Occupation:	Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts
Link:	http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/15-1081.00
Tuition:	$14,940
Books / Supplies	$2.500
Total cost	$17,440
On time completion:	$100%
Job Placement Rate	75%
Median Loan Debt	$603.50

 

Graduation Requirements

In order for students to successfully complete their program, all required materials must be completed, submitted, and within the maximum program duration. Students who fail to complete the program at this level may appeal to the Director of Education for an extension. Students must also complete the proctored Degree Exit Examination for this program to graduate.

Students can complete a course with a grade of “D” or 1.0, however, in order to meet SAP requirements and be able to graduate, the student has to have an overall average of  “C” or (2.0 out of 4.0) for all courses and be able to complete all work required within 150% of the program duration or an additional year of the published length whichever is less.

 * This course has a proctored final exam. Please refer to the Proctored Examination Policy and Procedure in the College Catalog or on the website at: www.acot.edu/policies.htm.

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