Awards - Computer Support and Network Administration
Computer Support and Network Administration
Award:
Associate of Applied Science
Total Credits for Award:
60.00
Description:
MCTC's Computer Support and Network Administration awards provides a comprehensive, industry-focused training on network support and Internet technologies. This fast-paced program uses state-of-the-art technology and prepares you for success through training in network administration, client/server installation and support and database implementation. Instructors with business and industry experience guide you through this program that will give you a leg up in this exciting industry.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FIRST SEMESTER:
COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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ITEC 1005
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Preparing for IT
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1.00
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ITEC 1100
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Information Technology Concepts
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2.00
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ITEC 1110
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Information Technology Skills
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2.00
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ITEC 1150
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Programming Logic and Design
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3.00
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ITEC 1250
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Microsoft Windows Operating Systems
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3.00
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ITEC 1425
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Data Communications
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4.00
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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15.00
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: SECOND SEMESTER:
COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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ENGL 1110 or ENGA 1110
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College Composition
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3.00
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ITEC 1310
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Microcomputer System Maintenance
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4.00
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ITEC 1475 Or
ITEC 2425
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Linux System Administration
Information Technology Project Management
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4.00
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ITEC 2710
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Microsoft Network Administration
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4.00
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INFS 1000
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Information Literacy and Research
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2.00
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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17.00
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: THIRD SEMESTER:
COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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CMST Course
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Choose any CMST course that meets MnTC Goal Area 1
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3.00
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ENGL 1111
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Research and Composition for Change
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3.00
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ITEC 2865
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Internet/Intranet Security: Implementation and Management
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4.00
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ITEC 2880
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Cisco Network Administration
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4.00
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General Education
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Choose one course from MnTC Goal Areas 7, 8, 9 or 10
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3.00
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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17.00
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FOURTH SEMESTER:
COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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ITEC 2910
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LAN Implementation and Management
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4.00
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ITEC 2950
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Information Technology Career Preparation
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2.00
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ITEC Program Elective
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Choose any ITEC courses that are not already required for the award
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4.00
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General Education
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Choose any course from any of the MnTC Goal Areas
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1.00
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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11.00
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General Education Courses (15 Credits):
To complete the Computer Support and Network Administration A.A.S. degree, students are required to successfully complete 15 credits of General Education coursework. This coursework must be selected from at least three of the MnTC Goal Areas. A minimum of three credits must be completed from Goal Area 1; and three credits from Goal Areas 7, 8, 9 or 10. Specific courses that are required are ENGL 1110 or ENGA 1110, ENGL 1111 and CMST 1000.
All students pursuing this degree should work closely with their advisor to ensure proper selection of required program courses, if applicable program electives, required Minnesota Transfer Curriculum courses, and MnTC electives.