Computer Information Systems-Networking • Associate in Applied Science

OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM

Total Credit Hours: 67

Colleague Code: AAS.CISNT

Curriculum Code: CNC 130

Recommended Course Sequence:

First Semester: EGL 101, CNC 115, CSC 115, Social Science Selection

Second Semester: CNC 125, EGL 102, 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, CMN 101, 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 217.786.2286 or 217.786.2406 or see an academic advisor.

Required General Education Courses (46-50 credits)


•	CMN 101	Public Speaking Fundamentals	3 credits
•	ECO 110	Elements of Economics	3 credits
•	EGL 101	Composition I	3 credits
•	EGL 102	Composition II	3 credits
•	MAT 130	Calculus for Business and Social Science or
	MAT 131	Calculus and Analytic Geometry I	4-5 credits
•	MAT 140	Finite Math or
	MAT 220	Discrete Math	3-4 credits
•	MAT 141	Introductory Statistics	4 credits
•	POS 101	Introduction to American Politics or
	POS 201	State and Local Government	3 credits
•	Social Science Selection			3 credits
•	Humanities A Selection			3-4 credits
•	Humanities B Selection			3 credits
•	Humanities C Selection			3-4 credits
•	Physical Science Selection			4 credits
•	Life Science Selection			4 credits

Required Program Courses (21 credits)

•	CNC 115	Cisco Academy Discovery I	3 credits
•	CNC 125	Cisco Academy Discovery II	3 credits
•	CNC 215	Cisco Academy Discovery III	3 credits
•	CNC 225	Cisco Academy Discovery IV	3 credits
•	CSC 115	Understanding Technology Today	3 credits
•	CSC 175	Computer Science I	3 credits
•	CSC 176	Computer Science II	3 credits

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