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A.A.S., Network Technology and Security

(60 credits) 

Purpose: This program prepares students for rewarding careers in the dynamic field of computer networking. The continued growth of the Internet, wide area networks (WANs) and local area networks (LANs) requires people with the broad knowledge and skills needed to design, manage, secure and troubleshoot sophisticated information storage, retrieval and presentation systems. 

Program Information: This is a rigorous educational program that covers the workings of networks from an end-user’s desktop to a remote server that could be located anywhere in the world. The curriculum has been designed to encompass many of the same competencies that are covered by several recognized industry certifications, for example Comp TIA’s A+, Server+, Network+ and Security+; Cisco CCNA, Cisco Security; and Microsoft Certified System Administrator, so students will gain the knowledge and skills that are recognized as important for employment in the field.  

Network Technology and Security Curriculum (40 credits)

Notes:

  1. 1. Tuition amounts are based on projected costs for 2006-07 and do not include MnScu fees
  2. Degree students complete ONE of the three areas of emphasis outlined below (A or B or C)

Course Number

Course Title credits

tuition

Foundation Courses

CNT 2510

Networking Essentials/Introduction to Networking

3

$405

CNT 2300

I.T. Essentials 1

4

$1000

CNT 2800

Information Security Awareness

1

$135

BUS 1119 OR

Human Relations in Business  OR

3

$405

BUS 2310

Achieving Customer Satisfaction

Subtotal Foundation Courses

11

$1,945

Network Core Courses (required for degree)

CNT 2520

Introduction to Router Configuration

3

$750

CNT 2530

Routing and LAN Switches

3

$750

CNT 2540

WAN Technologies

3

$750

CNT 2402

MCSA: Windows Operating System I OR II

1

 $250

CNT 2410

MCSA:  Windows Server Operating System: 2003

2

 $500

CNT 2420

MCSA:  Windows Network Environment : 2003

2

 $500

Subtotal network core credits

14

 $3,500

A. Security Emphasis Area Courses
(Green shading indicates Network Security Certificate courses 15 credits)

CNT 2820

Information Systems Security Fundamentals

3

$750

CNT 2825

Information Systems Security Advanced

3

$750

CNT 2810

Network Security Fundamentals

3

$750

CNT 2815

Network Security Advanced

3

$750

CNT 2830

Network Security Design (3)

3

$750

CNT 1189
(optional)

AND/OR I.T. Internship (3-4)*

3

Subtotal network emphasis credits

15

$3,750

B  Network Technology Emphasis Area Courses
(Blue shading indicates Advanced Network Technology Certificate courses 15 credits)

CNT 2820

Information Systems Security

3

$750

CNT 2810

Managing Network Sec. Fundamentals

3

$750

CNT 2710

Wireless LANS

3

$750

Elective

Any CCNP Course, I.P Telephony, or Project Management

3

$750

Elective

Any CCNP Course, I.P Telephony, or Project Management

3

$750

CNT 1189
(Optional)

AND/OR I.T. Internship (3-4)*

3

Subtotal network emphasis credits

15

$3,750

C  IP Telephony Emphasis Area Courses
(Grey shading indicates IP Telephony Certificate courses 15 credits)
CNT 2720 Orientation to IP Telephony 1 $250
CNT 2722 Building the Foundation to  IP Telephony 3 $750
CNT 2725 Quality of Service (QOS) 2 $500
CNT 2726 Cisco IP Telephony: Integration (Part I) 3 $750
CNT 2728 Cisco IP Telephony: Integration (Part II) 3 $750
CNT 2731 IP Telephony:  Enterprise Planning and design 3 $750
Elective Project management and planning skills 3 $400
Elective Creative Problem Solving 3 $400
Elective Human relations in business 3 $400
Elective Interpersonal Communications 3 $400
Elective Effective Communication in Organizations 3 $400
Elective Effective Writing in Organizations 3 $400
Subtotal IP Telephony emphasis credits 18 $4,150

TOTAL PROGRAM AREA CREDITS

55-58  $9595

Liberal Arts Curriculum (Required for degree)

ENG 1108

Writing & Research Skills

4

$540

SPCH

1100, 1114, 1130 or 2230

3

$405

Math/Lab Science (Goal 3 of MN Transfer Curriculum)

$405

Social Science (See Goal 5 of MN Transfer Curriculum)

3

$405

Fine Arts/Humanities/Literature (See Goal 6 of MN Transfer Curriculum)

3

$405

Liberal Arts Electives

4

$540

Total Liberal Arts

20

$2,700

TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS AND COST

60

 $12,295

Help Desk Certificate Program

Course Number

Course Title credits

tuition

Foundation Courses

CNT 2510

Networking Essentials

3

$405

CNT 2300

I.T. Essentials:A+ hardware/software

4

$1000

CNT 2310

I.T. Essentials 2: Server +

4 $1000

CNT 2800

Information Security Awareness

1

$135

CIS ####

Desktop applications (choice of areas)

3

$405

BUS 1119 OR

Human Relations in Business  OR

3

$405

BUS 2310

Achieving Customer Satisfaction

Total Credits

18

$3,350