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    Dec 07, 2024  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Graduation Map: Computer Information Systems - Networking Option, AAS


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The Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems, Networking Option is designed for students who are interestedin supporting, maintaining and administering data networks.  Students acquire a broad understanding of networks and specific skills in network infrastructure design and configuration, server administration and network client support.

ACTS Course Numbers

The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and equitable treatment in the application of credits for admissions and degree requirements. Go to https://adhe.edu/students-parents/transfer-info-for-students for more information.

Degree Requirements

-This degree requires successful completion of 62-64 credit hours.

-A minimum 2.00 cumulative gradepoint average is required for graduation.

-Staisfaction of all financial obligations due to the college is required for graduation.

-Please note: additional prerequisite courses may be required if minimum placement test scores are not met. 

Career Opportunities

Network Technician, Network Support Specialist, Network orComputer Systems Administrator

Semester One


Recommended Sequence

Complete all 17 Hours

Course/Requirement Credits Semester Taken Grade
  CPSI 10103  Introduction to Computing 3    
  CPSI 12574  IT Essentials I 4    
  CPSI 18174  CCNA 1 4    
  ENGL 10103  English Composition I 3    
  Social Science (must have HIST, POLS, PSYC, SOCI, GEOG, ANTH, ECON prefix) 3    

PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR

Semester Two


Complete all 17 Hours

Course/Requirement Credits Semester Taken Grade
  CPSI 12373  Fund of Information Security 3    
  CPSI 12674  IT Essentials II 4    
  CPSI 18274  CCNA 2 4    
  CPSI 29073  Linux Systems Administration I   3    
  ENGL 10203  English Composition II 3    

PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR

Semester Three


Complete all 14-15 Hours

Course/Requirement Credits Semester Taken Grade
  CPSI 18474  CCNA 3 4    
  CPSI 22174  Microsoft Server Admin I 4    
  CIS Directed Elective (select one): CPSI 11473  CESC 12403  CPSI 13374  CESC 21304  CPSI 21774  CPSI 29173   3-4    
  SPCH 10003  Speech Communication 3    

PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR

Semester Four


Complete all 14-15 Hours

Course/Requirement Credits Semester Taken Grade
  CPSI 13474  Network Defense 4    
  CPSI 23074  VMWare Virtual Infrastructure 4    
  CIS Directed Elective (select one not previously completed above): CPSI 11473  CESC 12403  CPSI 13374  CESC 21304  CPSI 21774  CPSI 29173   3-4    
  MATH 11103  Mathematical Reasoning (or higher) 3    

PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR - APPLY FOR GRADUATION

Total 62-64 Credit Hours


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