Associate in Applied Science Network Administration and Information Security
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This document provides information on the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Network Administration and Information Security program offered by American College of Technology. The 60-credit program takes 120 weeks (2.5 years) to complete and costs a total of $17,440 including tuition of $14,940. The program prepares students for entry-level positions in network administration, information security, and related IT fields through courses on topics such as Windows server, networking, security, and project management. Upon completing the program, graduates will be able to perform tasks like installing and maintaining computer networks, assessing and implementing security solutions, and communicating effectively in a business environment.
Associate in Applied Science Network Administration and Information Security
- 1. II. Associate of Applied Science Degree – A.A.S. Network Administration and Information Security CIP Code: 11.1001, 11.1003 Program Title: Network Administration and Information Security Completion Award: Associate of Applied Science Degree Contact Hours: 900 Outside Study Hours: 1,800 Semester Credits: 60 hours (including 15 semester credits of General Studies) Program Duration: 120 weeks Cost Per Credit Hour: $249 Total Tuition: $14,940 Course Materials and Fees: $125 Total Course Materials & Fees: $2,500** Total Cost of AAS Program: $17,440 (including course materials and fees) 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 successful completion of the program, the graduate should be able to: Demonstrate proficiency in the use of current Microsoft Office Suite products. 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. 55
- 2. Required Courses CIS-100 Information Technology and Distance Learning Credits 3 Text: Title: Introduction to Web-based Learning Author(s): Christopher B. Balthrop, Lute Atieh Text: 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 Text: Title: Windows 7 Product Guide Author(s): Microsoft Corporation Course Materials: $125.00 CIS-110 Integrated Business Applications 3 Text: Title: Microsoft Office 2010: Introductory, 1st Edition Authors: Gary B. Shelly, Misty E. Vermaat ISBN-10: 1439078386 ISBN-13: 9781439078389 Copyright: ©2010 Published Course Materials: $125.00 CIS-120 Microsoft Excel 3* Text: Title: Microsoft Excel 2010: Complete, 1st Edition Authors: Gary B. Shelly, Jeffrey J. Quasney ISBN-10: 0-538-75005-7 ISBN-13: 978-0-538-75005-9 Copyright: ©2010 Published Course Materials: $125.00 CIS-130 Relational Database Management 3 Text: Title: Microsoft Access 2010: Complete, 1st Edition Author(s): Gary B. Shelly, Philip J. Pratt, Mary Z. Last ISBN-10: 0538748621 ISBN-13: 9780538748629 Copyright: ©2011 Published Course Materials: $125.00 CIS-140 Programming Logic and Design 3 Text: Title: Programming Logic and Design: Comprehensive, 6th Edition Author(s): Joyce Farrell ISBN-10: 1111823936 ISBN-13: 9781111823931 Copyright: ©2011 Published Course Materials: $125.00 CIN-150 Computer Networking for LANs to WANs 3* Text: Title: Computer Networking for LANs to WANs: Hardware, Software and Security, 1st Edition Author(s): Kenneth C. Mansfield, Jr., James L. Antonakos ISBN-10: 1423903161 ISBN-13: 9781423903161 Copyright: ©2010 Published Course Materials: $125.00 CIN-160 Windows 2008 Server I 3 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 Course Materials: $125.00 56
- 3. CIN-200 Windows 2008 Server II 3 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 Course Materials: $125.00 CIN-170 Windows 2008 Server Networking I 3* 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 Course Materials: $125.00 CIN-210 Windows 2008 Server Networking II 3 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 Course Materials: $125.00 CST-200 Principles of Information Security 3 Text: Title: Principles of Information Security, 4th Edition Author(s): Michael E. Whitman, Herbert J. Mattord ISBN-10: 1111138214 ISBN-13: 9781111138219 Copyright: ©2012 Published Course Materials: $125.00 CST-240 Network Security Fundamentals 3 Text: Title: Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals, 3rd Edition Author(s): Mark Ciampa ISBN-10: 1428340661 ISBN-13: 9781428340664 Copyright: ©2009 Published Course Materials: $125.00 CST-250 Introduction to Computer Forensics 3* 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 Course Materials: $125.00 PMM-190 Information Technology Project Management 3 Text: Title: Information Technology Project Management, 6th Edition Author(s): Kathy Schwalbe ISBN-10: 0324786921 ISBN-13: 9780324786927 Copyright: ©2010 Published Course Materials: $125.00 PMM-200 Microsoft Project 3* Text: Title: New Perspectives on Microsoft® Project 2010: Introductory, 1st Edition Author(s): Rachel Biheller Bunin ISBN-10: 0538746769 ISBN-13: 9780538746762 Copyright: ©2012 Published Course Materials: $125.00 57
- 4. Credits 3 General Education Courses GEC-100 Basic English and Communications Text: Title: English and Business Communication Author(s): Pat Cuchens E-Book provided by American College of Technology Course Materials: $125.00 GBC-110 Business Communication Text: th 3 Title: Business Communication, 8 Edition Authors: A. C. “Buddy” Krizan, Patricia Merrier, Joyce P. Logan, Karen Schneiter Williams ISBN-10: 1439080151 ISBN-13: 9781439080153 Copyright: ©2011 Published Course Materials: $125.00 GBM-200 Business Math 3 Text: Title: Contemporary Mathematics for Business and Consumers, 5th Edition Author(s): Robert Brechner ISBN-10: 0324568495 ISBN-13: 9780324568493 Copyright: ©2009 Published Course Materials: $125.00 GCA-200 College Algebra 3 Text: Title: College Algebra Concepts & Contexts Author(s): James Steward, Lothar Redlin, Saleem Watson, Phyllis Panman ISBN-10: 049539789 ISBN-13: 9780495387893 Copyright: ©2011 Published Course Materials: $125.00 GGS-200 Global Sociology 3* Text: Title: Sociology in Our Times: The Essentials, 8th Edition Author(s): Diana Kendall ISBN-10: 1111305501 ISBN-13: 9781111305505 Copyright: ©2012 Published Course Materials: $125.00 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Total Credits: 60 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 ** For a detailed breakdown and description of the course materials, please refer to Course Materials under the Student Services section of the catalog. 58