Computer Network Technology – General Networking AAS - Academic Plan
Total Credits = 60
The Computer Network Technology program prepares individuals for jobs in the computer networking field. Students in this program gain hands-on experience with computer hardware, software and networks. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will have the needed background to prepare to take one or more of the following exams: Network+; Security+; Server +; CYSA+; and Cloud+.
Program Outcomes
- Understand networking principles.
- Apply hardware concepts.
- Apply Windows server concepts.
- Use project management software.
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Recommendations
Where requirements are listed as course categories (e.g. Electives, Arts/Humanities) rather than as specific courses, please note that depending upon course choice, prerequisites may be required.
*Grade C or better required
Recommended Course Sequence (Full-Time Track)
~Choose One Course~
OR
Choose 3 courses with CNG, CSC, or CWB Prefix
~Total of 12 credits~
~Choose One Course~
OR
Choose 3 courses with CNG, CSC, or CWB Prefix
~Total of 12 credits~
Recommended Course Sequence (Part-Time Track)
~Choose One Course~
OR
Choose 1 courses with CNG, CSC, or CWB Prefix
~Total of 3 credits~
~Choose One Course~
OR
Choose 1 courses with CNG, CSC, or CWB Prefix
~Total of 3 credits~
Choose 2 courses with CNG, CSC, or CWB Prefix
~Total of 6 credits~
Choose 2 courses with CNG, CSC, or CWB Prefix
~Total of 6 credits~
Notes
- *This course requires college level readiness as measured by Accuplacer, ACT, or SAT scores; approved high school course work that is less than five years old; or successful completion of appropriate college-readiness course.
- AAAA 1001 – College 101: Student Experience is required for all new college students seeking degrees or transfer.
- Course availability is subject to change. In order to meet program requirements, students registered for ENG 1021 or ENG 1031 must also register for ENG 0094 unless they can demonstrate otherwise meeting the ENG 0094 standard through assessment testing, prior college coursework, or recent High School coursework. See an Advisor for details.
- Recommended courses may be listed above for certain electives; consult with the Academic Advising Office (advising [at] arapahoe [dot] edu or 303.797.5664) or the Computer Networking Faculty (mark [dot] snyder [at] arapahoe [dot] edu or nina [dot] amey [at] arapahoe [dot] edu) for additional elective recommendations.
- Refer to 2023/2024 catalog for specific requirements and important information about this degree.