Technical Diploma
Network Administration and Information Security
| Program Title: |
Network Administration and Information Security |
| Completion Award: |
Technical Diploma |
| Contact Hours: |
450 |
| Study Hours: |
900 |
| Semester Credits: |
30 hours (including 3 semester credits of General Studies) |
| Program Duration: |
60 weeks |
| Tuition: |
$7,470 |
| Books & Software: |
$1,250 |
| Total Cost: |
$8,720 (including books, software & shipping) |
Program Description
This Network Administration and Information Security Diploma program will
teach students the concepts and techniques of MS Office Suite with emphasis
on Excel and Access, and fundamentals of programming logic. Students will
develop the skills needed to manage a Windows Server 2008 system, and will
be able to setup a small LAN/WAN networks. The program introduces the
students as well to basic information security concepts and principles. 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:
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use of current Microsoft Office Suite products.
- Communicate effectively utilizing accepted business practices and applications.
- Setup a small to medium size LAN and a WAN 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.
- Apply the knowledge and skills of general computer programming to the solution of specific operational problems and requirements presented by individual and organizational users.
Potential Employment
Upon successfully completing of this program, graduates should be able to perform tasks of an entry level Network Administrator in a small 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
|
| 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-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* |
|
|
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 |
|
|
| 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 |
|
|
| Total Credits: |
30 |
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 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 one year 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.