Network and System Administration - Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS)
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Degree Quick Facts
- Instructional School: Science, Technology, and Math
- Department: Computer Science and Information Technology
- Program Code: NADM.AAS
- Program Type: Career and Technical Education
- Available Fully Online: No
- Eligible for Federal Financial Aid: Yes
NOTE: Courses required for this program may have an additional fee; more information can be found on the Special Course Fees web page.
Degree Requirements
| Course | Course Title | Min Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| GEM 1 - Written Communication course | 3 | |
| GEM 2 - Oral Communication course | 3 | |
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| GEM 6 - Social & Behavioral Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| GE Elective course | 3 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| NADM 141 | Fundamentals of Windows Operating System | 3 |
| NADM 143 | Network Services | 3 |
| NADM 145 | Network Design and Security | 3 |
| NADM 147 | Network Fundamentals and Certification | 3 |
| NADM 155 | Network Server Management | 4 |
| NADM 157 | Linux System Administration | 4 |
| NADM 159 | Security | 4 |
| NADM 261 | Server Hybrid Infrastructure | 4 |
| NADM 263 | Server Hybrid Advanced Services | 4 |
| NADM 264 | Email Systems | 4 |
| NADM 266 | Database Administration | 4 |
| NADM 268 | PowerShell and Certification | 4 |
| NADM 271 | Virtualization Technologies | 4 |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 63 | |
Degree Plan: Fall Start
The course sequence listed below is strongly recommended in order to complete your program requirements. Many Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses have prerequisites and/or corequisites that have been accounted for within this course sequence plan. Please register for your major requirements each semester as shown below using the Student Planning tool in myCWI. Consult your advisor for any questions regarding this plan.
NOTE: The required general education courses may be completed during any semester the student prefers, including summer semesters.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| NADM 141 | Fundamentals of Windows Operating System | 3 |
| NADM 143 | Network Services | 3 |
| NADM 145 | Network Design and Security | 3 |
| NADM 147 | Network Fundamentals and Certification | 3 |
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| NADM 155 | Network Server Management | 4 |
| NADM 157 | Linux System Administration | 4 |
| NADM 159 | Security | 4 |
| GEM 1 - Written Communication course | 3 | |
| GEM 2 - Oral Communication course | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| NADM 261 | Server Hybrid Infrastructure | 4 |
| NADM 263 | Server Hybrid Advanced Services | 4 |
| NADM 264 | Email Systems | 4 |
| GEM 6 - Social & Behavioral Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| NADM 266 | Database Administration | 4 |
| NADM 268 | PowerShell and Certification | 4 |
| NADM 271 | Virtualization Technologies | 4 |
| GE Elective course | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 63 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Install and configure a client operating system and demonstrate proficiency in file permissions, disk management, and peer-to-peer user and group management.
- Perform advanced subnetting with CIDR, create and document network addressing schemes, configure routers and switches for small to medium-sized networks, demonstrate the use of configuration tools, analyze data frames, test and troubleshoot network connectivity, and resolve any issues.
- Install and configure a server operating system, network services, directory services, network printing, and group policy objects.
- Install and configure a Linux operating system, network services within Linux, and file and folder security with Linux.
- Install and configure a secure network environment, identify common security threats, implement cryptography solutions, and install and configure firewalls for perimeter security.
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot domain controllers, directory services, and file services in an on-premises environment and a cloud environment.
- Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot a secure email messaging system and client.
- Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot a database system.
- Install, configure, and manage a virtual environment using vSphere and Hyper-V to provide high availability.
- Exhibit competencies of Written Communication (GEM 1), Oral Communication (GEM 2), Mathematical Ways of Knowing (GEM 3), Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing (GEM 6), and other approved three-credit General Education course.