Information Systems Technology - Computer Network Technology

Program Description:

Computer Network technology is a two year program that offers training in network technologies, administration, maintenance, and operating systems. Opportunities for graduates include employment as computer consultants or in networking jobs related to health care, manufacturing, telecommunications, and other businesses. The Associate in Applied Science degree is earned upon successful completion of the Computer Network Technology curriculum.

Career Certificate

• IST 1124 - IT Foundations 4 SH
• IST 1134 - Fundamentals of Data Communications 4 SH
• IST 1144 - Principles of Information Security 4 SH
• IST 1154 - Web and Programming Concepts 4 SH
• IST 1163 - Concepts of Database Design 3 SH
• IST 1224 - Network Components 4 SH
• Approved Networking Electives*  4 SH
• Approved Technical Elective*  3 SH

Technical Certificate

• IST 2224 - Network Planning and Design 4 SH
• IST 2234 - Network Implementation 4 SH
• Approved Networking Elective*  4 SH 
•  Approved Technical Elective*  3 SH

Associate of Applied Science

• ENG 1113 - English Composition I 3 SH
• SPT 1113 - Public Speaking I 3 SH    OR
• SPT 2173 - Interpersonal Communication 3 SH
• Social/Behavioral Science Elective  3 SH
• Humanities/Fine Arts Elective  3 SH
• Mathematics/Science Elective  3-4 SH 

• (MAT-1313 or higher OR any Laboratory Science)

**Completion Award: Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology - Computer Networking Technology Option 60-61 SH

 * Any instructor/department chair approved field-related elective.

**Additional Graduation Requirements: Any student (first-time, transfer, and part-time) who begins at Hinds Fall 2007 and later will be required to take LLS 1312 /RST 1312  - Orientation course in order to graduate from the College. Exception: Orientation credit (1-3 hrs) transferred to Hinds from another college will satisfy our orientation requirement.

A CPAS review course(s) and exam are required to graduate from this program.