Computer Information Systems-Networking • Associate in Applied Science
OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM
Total Credit Hours: 68
Colleague Code: AAS.CISNT
Curriculum Code: CNC 130
Recommended Course Sequence:
First Semester: COM 111, CNC 115, Social Science Selection
Second Semester: CNC 125, COM 112, POS 101 or POS 201, MAT 130 or MAT 131, Humanities A Selection, Humanities B Selection
Third Semester: CNC 215, CSC 175, MAT 140 or MAT 220, Humanities C Selection, Physical Science Selection
Fourth Semester: CNC 225, CSC 176, ECO 110, MAT 141, Life Science Selection
Program Information:
- This program provides computer knowledge and skills to enable graduates to serve as network administrators or programmers in commercial and governmental settings.
- Students are prepared for positions involving direct use of computers in identifying and implementing the use of application packages for business and managerial functions.
- Career cluster includes network administration, computer specialist, application developer, PC specialist, information specialist, computer coordinator and computer consultant.
- This applied science program of study must be taken in its entirety to meet certificate requirements.
- This program has been articulated with University of Illinois Springfield as a 2 + 2 program if taken in its entirety.
For Program Information Contact:
Business and Technologies Department at 217.786.2381 or 217.786.2406 or see an academic advisor.
Required General Education Courses (20-21 credits)
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Composition I |
3 credits |
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Composition II |
3 credits |
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Calculus for Business and Social Science or |
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Calculus and Analytic Geometry I |
4-5 credits |
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Introduction to American Politics or |
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State and Local Government |
3 credits |
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Public Speaking Fundamentals |
3 credits |
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Life Science Selection |
4 credits |
Required Program Courses (21 credits)
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Computer Systems and Business Applications |
3 credits |
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Cisco Academy Discovery I |
3 credits |
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Cisco Academy Discovery II |
3 credits |
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CNC 215 |
Cisco Academy Discovery III |
3 credits |
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CNC 225 |
Cisco Academy Discovery IV |
3 credits |
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CSC 115 |
Understanding Technology Today |
3 credits |
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Computer Science I |
3 credits |
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Computer Science II |
3 credits |
Required Program Support Courses (26 credits)
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Elements of Economics |
3 credits |
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Finite Math or |
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Discrete Math |
3-4 credits |
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Introductory Statistics |
4 credits |
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Social Science Selection |
3 credits |
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Humanities A Selection |
3-4 credits |
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Humanities B Selection |
3 credits |
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Humanities C Selection |
3-4 credits |
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Physical Science Selection |
4 credits |