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Computer Systems and Network Administration
Associate in Applied Science Degree in Business Management
Certificate of Proficiency
The associate degree and certificate programs in Computer Systems and Network Administration prepare students for immediate entry-level employment in a number of related career paths. The program provides students with the foundations required to build rewarding careers in the field as PC installers, computer desktop technicians, entry-level repair technicians, application support specialists and network administrators.
Because this field is increasingly diverse, students need to specialize early. Graduates who excel in their studies will be encouraged to seek formal certification through Microsoft's Certified Professional (MCP), Microsoft's Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) and CompTIA's A+ Certification.
MCCC is located close to many corporate and governmental computing centers which employ computer professionals. Graduates are currently working as data communications technicians, PC installers, network administrators, desktop support technicians, and in many other technical support and supervisory positions in business, industry and government.
Successful graduates will be able to:
- take the Microsoft certification test for application and operations system(s) (MCP);
- take the Microsoft certification test for Desktop Support Technician (MCDST);
- take the CompTIA A+ Certification
- interpret operator documentation;
- operate and effectively perform limited maintenance on peripheral devices;
- describe the basic functions of an operating system;
- characterize operating system features such as multiprogramming, spooling, virtual storage, and windowing;
- demonstrate an understanding of networking system features such as spooling, resource sharing, directory rights, and work groups;
- describe the danger of computer viruses and ways to safeguard against them;
- recognize basic hardware errors and perform the necessary recovery procedures;
- communicate effectively with other computer professionals;
- implement basic troubleshooting procedures to solve or escalate client problems.
Computer Systems and Network Administration may be pursued full-time or part-time.
Admission requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
Related Programs of Study
Email your questions to csna@mccc.edu
Note: Electives should be selected in consultation with an academic advisor.
Degree Curriculum
| Code |
Course (lecture/lab hours) |
Credits |
|
BUS |
101 |
Introduction to Business (3/0) |
3 |
|
IST |
111 |
Introduction to Help Desk Concepts (3/3) |
4 |
|
ENG |
101 |
English Composition I (3/0) |
3 |
|
BUS |
103 |
Business Mathematics (3/0) |
|
| |
|
OR |
3-4 |
|
MAT |
- |
Mathematics elective
Electives should be selected in consultation with an academic advisor. |
|
|
IST |
102 |
Computer Concepts with Programming (2/2) |
3 |
| |
|
CIS |
112 |
Introduction to PC Business Applications (2/2) |
3 |
|
ENG |
112 |
English Composition II with Speech (3/0) |
3 |
|
NET |
101 |
PC Services and Support (2/4) |
4 |
|
IST |
239 |
Data Communications (2/2) |
3 |
|
NET |
104 |
Networking Essentials (2/2) |
3 |
| |
|
NET |
250 |
NetWare LAN Administration (2/2) |
|
| |
|
OR |
3 |
|
NET |
120 |
Windows Desktop OS Administration (2/2) |
|
|
IST |
140 |
The Internet and Computer Technology (2/2) |
3 |
|
IST |
212 |
Current Operations Topics (2/2) |
3 |
| - |
- |
General Education elective
Select three courses from at least two of the following general education categories:
|
3 |
| - |
- |
General Education elective
Select three courses from at least two of the following general education categories:
|
3 |
| |
|
HPE |
110 |
Concepts of Healthand Fitness (1/2)
HPE 111 is an acceptable alternative. |
2 |
|
IST |
298 |
Cooperative Education (0/12) |
2 |
| - |
- |
General Education elective
Select three courses from at least two of the following general education categories:
|
3 |
|
NET |
- |
Networking elective
Electives should be selected in consultation with an academic advisor. |
3 |
|
IST |
206 |
Management of Computer Technology (3/0) |
3 |
| - |
- |
Business elective
Electives should be selected in consultation with an academic advisor. |
3 |
| Total |
63-64 |
Certificate Curriculum
| Code |
Course (lecture/lab hours) |
Credits |
|
ENG |
101 |
English Composition I (3/0) |
3 |
|
NET |
111 |
Basic Computer Hardware (3/2) |
4 |
|
IST |
101 |
Computer Concepts with Applications (2/2) |
3 |
IST |
109 |
Introduction to Programming (2/2) |
3 |
|
IST |
140 |
The Internet and Computer Technology (2/2) |
3 |
|
NET |
101 |
PC Services and Support (2/4) |
4 |
|
NET |
239 |
Data Communications (2/2) |
3 |
|
NET |
212 |
Current Operations Topics (2/2) |
3 |
|
NET |
- |
Networking elective
Electives should be selected in consultation with an academic advisor. |
3 |
|
IST |
206 |
Management of Computer Technology(3/0) |
3 |
|
NET |
250 |
NetWare LAN Administration (2/2) |
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| |
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OR |
3 |
|
NET |
120 |
Windows Desktop OS Administration (2/2) |
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| Total |
34 |
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