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Computer Support and Network Administration
Award:
Associate of Applied Science
Total Credits for Award:
60.00
Description:
Minneapolis College'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:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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ITEC 1005
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Preparing for IT
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1
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ITEC 1100
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Information Technology Concepts
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2
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ITEC 1110
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Information Technology Skills
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2
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ITEC 1150
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Introduction to Computer Programming with Python
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3
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ITEC 1250
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Microsoft Windows Operating Systems
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3
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ITEC 1425
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Introduction to Computer Networks
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4
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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15
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: SECOND SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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ENGL 1110 Or
ENGA 1110
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College Composition
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3
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1 |
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ITEC 1310
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Microcomputer System Maintenance
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4
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Choose one of the following Courses:
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ITEC 1475
ITEC 2425
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Linux System Administration
Information Technology Project Management
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4 |
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ITEC 2710
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Microsoft Server System Administration
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4
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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15
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: THIRD SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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Communication Studies (CMST) Course
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Choose any CMST course that meets MnTC Goal Area 1
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3
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1 |
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ENGL 1111
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Research and Composition for Change
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3
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1 |
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ITEC 2865
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Internet/Intranet Security: Implementation and Management
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4
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ITEC 2880
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Cisco Network Administration
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4
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Information Studies Course (INFS)
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Choose any of the 3 credit INFS Research Methods Courses. INFS 2009 is recommended
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3
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2 |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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17
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FOURTH SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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ITEC 2910
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Computer Support & Network Administration Capstone
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4
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ITEC 2950
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Information Technology Career Preparation
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2
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ITEC Program Elective
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Choose ay ITEC course(s) that are not already required for the award
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4
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General Education
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Choose courses from any of the MnTC Goal Areas. MATH 1110 or MATH 1119 is recommended (4 credits).
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3 - 4
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Varies |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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13 - 14
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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.
All students pursuing this award 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. You are expected to meet with your advisor on a regular basis to ensure courses are taken in an order that will lead to efficient and successful completion of the required coursework.