May 12, 2024

2024-2025 Arapahoe Community College Catalog

Computer Network Technology – General Networking AAS - Academic Plan

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Total Credits = 60

The Computer Network Technology program prepares individuals for jobs in the computer networking field. Students in this program gain hands-on experience with computer hardware, software and networks. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will have the needed background to prepare to take one or more of the following exams: Network+; Security+; Server +; CYSA+; and Cloud+.

Program Outcomes

Understand networking principles.
Apply hardware concepts.
Apply Windows server concepts.
Use project management software.

Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Recommendations

Where requirements are listed as course categories (e.g. Electives, Arts/Humanities) rather than as specific courses, please note that depending upon course choice, prerequisites may be required.

*Grade C or better required

Required Course	Prerequisite, Corequisite, or Recommendation
ENG 1021 - English Composition I: GT-CO1 OR ENG 1031 - Technical Writing I: GT-CO1	Prerequisite: College Readiness in English
CIS 1018 - Introduction to PC Applications	Required: Students MUST have Windows file management skills to create file folders, rename files, delete files, copy and move files.
MAT 1340 - College Algebra: GT-MA1	Prerequisite: College Readiness for Algebra
CIS 2002 - Automated Project Management	Prerequisites: CIS 1018 - Introduction to PC Applications or CSC 1005 - Computer Literacy or (CIS 1035 - Complete PC Word Processing and CIS 1055 - PC Spreadsheet Concepts: Excel )
CNG 1025 - Networking II: Network+	Prerequisite: CNG 1024 - Networking I: Network+ Corequisite: CNG 1024 - Networking I: Network+
CNG 2012 - Configuring Windows Server	Prerequisites: CNG 1001 - Networking Fundamentals or CNG 1024 - Networking I: Network+ Recommended previous coursework: CNG 2011 - Windows Configuration: (OS) with a grade of “C” or better or Instructor’s permission.
CNG 2024 - Microsoft Windows Wireless Network	Prerequisites: CNG 1001 - Networking Fundamentals or CNG 1024 - Networking I: Network+

Recommended Course Sequence (Full-Time Track)

Year 1: Fall

CIS 1018 - Introduction to PC Applications 3 Credits
CIS 2002 - Automated Project Management 3 Credits
CNG 1024 - Networking I: Network+ 3 Credits
MAT 1340 - College Algebra: GT-MA1 4 Credits Or Higher

English Course (3 credits)

~Choose One Course~

ENG 1031 - Technical Writing I: GT-CO1 3 Credits
OR
ENG 1021 - English Composition I: GT-CO1 3 Credits

Year 1: Spring

CNG 1021 - Computer Technician I: A+ 4 Credits
CNG 1025 - Networking II: Network+ 3 Credits
CNG 1032 - Network Security Fundamentals 3 Credits
CNG 2024 - Microsoft Windows Wireless Network 3 Credits

Year 2: Fall

BUS 2017 - Business Communication and Report Writing 3 Credits
CNG 2012 - Configuring Windows Server 4 Credits

Concentration Courses

Choose 3 courses with CNG, CSC, or CWB Prefix

~Total of 12 credits~

Year 2: Spring

CIS 2087 - Cooperative Education 3 Credits

Communication Course (3 credits)

~Choose One Course~

COM 1150 - Public Speaking 3 Credits
OR
COM 1250 - Interpersonal Communication:GT-SS3 3 Credits

Concentration Courses

Choose 3 courses with CNG, CSC, or CWB Prefix

~Total of 12 credits~

Recommended Course Sequence (Part-Time Track)

Year 1: Fall

CNG 1021 - Computer Technician I: A+ 4 Credits
CNG 1024 - Networking I: Network+ 3 Credits

English Course (3 credits)

~Choose One Course~

ENG 1031 - Technical Writing I: GT-CO1 3 Credits
OR
ENG 1021 - English Composition I: GT-CO1 3 Credits

Year 1: Spring

CNG 1025 - Networking II: Network+ 3 Credits
CNG 1032 - Network Security Fundamentals 3 Credits

Concentration Courses

Choose 1 courses with CNG, CSC, or CWB Prefix

~Total of 3 credits~

Year 1: Summer

CIS 1018 - Introduction to PC Applications 3 Credits

Communication Course (3 credits)

~Choose One Course~

COM 1150 - Public Speaking 3 Credits
OR
COM 1250 - Interpersonal Communication:GT-SS3 3 Credits

Year 2: Fall

CNG 2012 - Configuring Windows Server 4 Credits
MAT 1340 - College Algebra: GT-MA1 4 Credits Or Higher

Concentration Courses

Choose 1 courses with CNG, CSC, or CWB Prefix

~Total of 3 credits~

Year 2: Spring

CNG 2024 - Microsoft Windows Wireless Network 3 Credits

Concentration Courses

Choose 2 courses with CNG, CSC, or CWB Prefix

~Total of 6 credits~

Year 2: Summer

BUS 2017 - Business Communication and Report Writing 3 Credits
CIS 2002 - Automated Project Management 3 Credits

Year 3: Fall

CIS 2087 - Cooperative Education 3 Credits

Concentration Courses

Choose 2 courses with CNG, CSC, or CWB Prefix

~Total of 6 credits~

Notes

*This course requires college level readiness as measured by Accuplacer, ACT, or SAT scores; approved high school course work that is less than five years old; or successful completion of appropriate college-readiness course.
AAAA 1001 – College 101: Student Experience is required for all new college students seeking degrees or transfer.
Course availability is subject to change. In order to meet program requirements, students registered for ENG 1021 or ENG 1031 must also register for ENG 0094 unless they can demonstrate otherwise meeting the ENG 0094 standard through assessment testing, prior college coursework, or recent High School coursework. See an Advisor for details.
Recommended courses may be listed above for certain electives; consult with the Academic Advising Office (advising@arapahoe.edu or 303.797.5664) or the Computer Networking Faculty (mark.snyder@arapahoe.edu or nina.amey@arapahoe.edu) for additional elective recommendations.
Refer to 2023/2024 catalog for specific requirements and important information about this degree.