Technical diploma Network Administration and Information Security
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This document provides information on the Network Administration and Information Security Technical Diploma program offered by American College of Technology. The program is 450 contact hours (30 semester credits) in length and can be completed in 60 weeks. It costs $8,720 total which covers tuition of $7,470 and $1,250 in course materials and fees. The program teaches skills in Microsoft Office, programming logic, and managing Windows server systems, and prepares students for entry-level network administration and information security jobs. It includes courses in IT fundamentals, business applications, databases, networking, Windows server administration, and information security principles.
Technical diploma Network Administration and Information Security
- 1. III. Technical Diploma Network Administration and Information Security CIP Code: 11.1001, 11.1003 Program Title: Network Administration and Information Security Completion Award: Technical Diploma Contact Hours: 450 Outside Study Hours: 900 Semester Credits: 30 hours (including 3 semester credits of General Studies) Program Duration: 60 weeks Cost Per Credit Hour: $249 Total Tuition: $7,470 Course Materials and Fees: $125 Total Course Materials & Fees: $1,250** Total Cost of Program: $8,720 (including course materials and fees) 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 successful completion of the 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 LAN/WAN networks. 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. 79
- 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 80
- 3. 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 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 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 General Education Courses GEC-100 Basic English and Communications Credits 3 Text: Title: English and Business Communication Author(s): Pat Cuchens E-Book provided by American College of Technology 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 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. 81