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Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in
Computer Office Technology — Network Specialist

Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree with an emphasis in Networking, a successful student will have acquired the knowledge and technical skills needed to be employed and productive in the computer technology field in positions such as Network Administrator, Help Desk Technician, Technical and Network Support Technician, Network Security Technician, Computer
Hardware Technician, Network Design Specialist, Computer Service Engineer, and Network Analyst.

The Program Requirements and Suggested Course Sequence below may assist you in planning your course of study and determining course availability. However, if you are currently enrolled in the program, your specific requirements may vary from what's shown here (see the appropriate GBC Catalog). All AAS students should consult with a departmental adviser in planning course work.

Program Requirements

Program Outcomes

Graduates of this degree program will have the knowledge and skills to:

  • Create and maintain a computer network.
  • Install and configure network services.
  • Maintain availability of network resources to authorized users.
General Education Requirements


See the General Education Requirements for the AAS degree. Specifics for this program are as follows:

  • Fulfill the English requirement with
    ENG 100 or ENG101 and ENG 102 (recommended).
  • Fulfill the Mathematics requirement with MATH 120 (recommended).
  • Fulfill the Science requirement with CHEM 100 and PHYS 151 (recommended).
  • Fulfill the Humanities and Fine Arts requirement with MUS 121 (recommended).
  • Fulfill the Human Relations requirement with BUS 110B (recommended).
  • Fulfill the Technology requirement with GRC 119 or IS 101.
Program Requirements
3Computer Applications: IS 201
3Beginning Web Development: CIT 151 or
Introduction to Programming: CIT 129
3Microsoft Networking I: CIT 211
3Network +: CIT 112B
3 Microsoft Networking II: CIT 212
5Microsoft Networking III: CIT 213
4 Microsoft Networking IV: CIT 214
8-10Electives Credits Selection to be approved by CIT adviser
3-5Microsoft Networking V: CIT 215
(may be repeated up to four times with different topics)

Suggested Course Sequence
NOTICE: The following sequence is simply a suggestion and may not be appropriate for all students. For example, some students will have to take from one to four developmental courses before they are prepared to take specific college level courses. Many students will need to take fewer courses each semester due to obligations in their lives. Full-time status is 12 credits per semester, but many programs provide students with the flexibility of taking fewer credits. Meeting with an adviser is crucial to establishing the best course sequence for each student.
Year 1
Fall Semester
INT 100 0.5
CIT 112B 3
CIT 211 3
CIT 212 3
ENG 100 or ENG 101 3
MATH 120 3
Total Year 1 Fall Credits 15.5
Spring Semester
ENG 102 3
CIT 213 5
CIT 214 4
CIT 215 3-5
Total Year 1 Spring Credits 15-17
Year 2
Fall Semester
CIT 215 3-5
CIT 151 or CIT 129 3
IS 101 or GRC 119 3
PSC 103 3
PHYS 151 4
Total Year 2 Fall Credits 16-18
Spring Semester
CIT 215 3-5
BUS 110B 3
IS 201 3
CHEM 100 3
MUS 121 3
Total Year 2 Spring Credits 15-17

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