Networking/Cyber Defense
Associate of Applied Science
Building networks and keeping them up and running – that’s the foundation of institutional computing. In our program, you will learn to install and administer computer systems and networking technologies, and to analyze networks. Courses also provide preparatory knowledge for industry-accepted credentials.
Title IV Financial Aid eligible: Yes
Locations
East Campus
Contact Information
Division of Business & IT
Dean: 520.206.7694
Program Advisor: 520.206.7424
Information Sessions
Careers
Completing this program can lead to employment in a variety of different careers. Here are some examples of occupations related to this program with associated Pima County-based annual median wages. Some careers may require additional education or training. Source: EMSI
| Occupation | Annual Median Wage |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $70,833 |
| Information Security Analyst | $75,246 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $50,684 |
| Computer Network Architect | $74,298 |
Academic Options
Cybersecurity focus: This focus area is designed to transfer to the University of Arizona South’s Cyber Defense and Forensics Track.
CISCO focus and Network Administrator focus: These focus areas may apply toward a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS). See an advisor
Program Requirements 2020-2021
General Education Requirements
This section lists general education requirements that are not fulfilled by core or support courses. Select courses to fulfill C or G requirements.* A grade of C or better is required for graduation.
| General Education Requirements | Credits | |
| Communication Requirement Recommend: WRT 154 |
3 | |
| Arts and Humanities Requirement Recommend: ART 100 or DAR 250 |
3-4 | |
| Social and Behavioral Science Requirement Recommend: ECN 150, JRN 102, GEO 104, POS 201 or POS 202 |
3 | |
| Mathematics and Science Requirement Recommend: MAT 106 |
3 | |
| Other Requirement Recommend: CMN 120 |
3 | |
| Special Requirements Recommend: CMN 120 |
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| Subtotal | 15-16 | |
Required Core Courses
A grade of C or better is required for graduation.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| CIS 103 | Microsoft Windows Operating System Professional Administration | 3 |
| CIS 136 | Microcomputer Components | 3 |
| CIS 137 | Introduction to the UNIX Operating System | 3 |
| CIS 170 | Cisco I: Networking Fundamentals | 4 |
| CIS 171 | Cisco II: Networking Router Technologies | 4 |
| CIS 216 | Introduction to Wireshark and Network Analysis | 4 |
| CIS 219 | Introduction to Virtual Computing | 3 |
| CIS 221 | Microsoft Windows Server | 3 |
| CIS 222 | Implementing Windows Server Network Infrastructure | 3 |
| CIS 225 | Linux (UNIX) System and Network Administration | 3 |
| CIS 228 | Fundamentals of Network Security | 4 |
| Focus Areas Complete one of the following focus areas. Department chair or faculty advisor approval is recommended in the selection of a focus area. A grade of C or better is required for graduation. |
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| CISCO Focus | ||
| CIS 172 | CISCO III Advanced Routing and Switching | 4 |
| CIS 173 | CISCO IV |
4 |
| Cyber Security Focus | ||
| CIS 132 | Introduction to Computer Forensics | 3 |
| CIS 223 | Implementing Windows Directory Services | 3 |
| CIS 235 | Advanced Topics in Linux/Unix Security | 3 |
| Network Administrator Focus | ||
| CIS 223 | Implementing Windows Directory Services | 3 |
| CIS 226 | Advanced Linux Networking | 3 |
| CIS 229 | Protecting Your PC and Network: Countermeasures to Network Intrusion | 3 |
| Subtotal | 45-46 | |
Required Support Courses
A grade of C or better is required for graduation.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| STU 100 | College Success and Career Planning | 1 |
| Subtotal | 1 | |
| Total | 61-63 | |
* In the general education categories, select courses so that at least one course is marked "C" (cultural diversity) or "G" (global awareness).
Program/Major Code: AASCOMPSYSAD/CSN2
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