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Computer Network Design and Administration

Are you interested in technology and how it can be applied to build connections between people in different places? Network design and administration could be the right career for you.

In this program, you'll develop the critical thinking skills and knowledge needed to create and maintain computer networks. You’ll practice optimization, troubleshooting, and using different operating systems and hardware such as Microsoft, CISCO, or LINUX/UNIX.

Whether you want to work as a network administrator, engineer, analyst, or technician, this program prepares you to join a growing technological industry.

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Total Program Credits: 90


Program Courses

First Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
CIS 106
Network Math  
2
CIS 108
Computer Math  
3
CIS 201
IT Essentials  
5
CIS 210
Introduction to Multi-Cloud  
5
Total Credits
 
15
 

Second Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
CIS 134
Virtualization Technologies  
3
CIS 244
Windows Server Installation and Configuration  
5
CIS 246
AWS Cloud Practitioner  
2
ENGL&101
English Composition I   2
5
Total Credits
 
15
 

Third Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
CIS 206
Introduction to Linux/Unix  
5
CIS 236
Windows Server Administration  
5
CIS 250
Cisco I Introduction to Networks  
5
Total Credits
 
15
 

Fourth Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
CIS 207
AWS Solutions Architect I  
5
CIS 213
Advanced Linux/Unix  
5
CIS 263
Advanced Windows Server  
5
Total Credits
 
15
 

Fifth Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
CIS 208
AWS Solutions Architect II  
5
CIS 270
Principles of Network Security  
5
CIS 277
Database Administration  
5
Total Credits
 
15
 

Sixth Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
CIS 200
Cisco DevNet  
5
CIS 203
AWS SysOps Administrator  
5
 
Communications Elective   1
5
Total Credits
 
15
 
BUS 280
Human Relations in Business  
5
CMST&210
Interpersonal Communication  
5
CMST 227
Intercultural Communication  
5
CMST&230
Small Group Communication  
5
CMST 250
Managing Conflict Through Communication  
5
ENGL&235
Technical Writing  
5
1 Select from the communication elective group
2 ENGL& 101 can be substituted with BT 105 or BT 274

  • Tami Absalonson
    Tami Absalonson
    Computer Informat Systems
    A.A.S., Master Electronics Technical Certificate, Spokane Community College; Vocational Teaching Certificate, Eastern Washington University
    Tami.Absalonson@scc.spokane.edu
    509-533-8369