For more information, visit the Dallas College Computer Information Technology webpage and your academic advisor at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing a degree in Network Administrator and Support. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Computer Information Technology–Network Administrator and Support, with a UNIX/LINUX Specialization. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official degree requirements.
The A.A.S. degree is designed to provide education and training for individuals interested in developing their knowledge and skills as networking professionals. The program also provides preparatory training for a variety of industry certification examinations. Specialization tracks are also offered in CCNA, Security, Convergence, and Virtualization/Cloud. Specialization tracks are offered ONLY at the colleges listed: Cedar Valley: CCNA, Microsoft (MTA and MCSE). El Centro: Convergence Technology, CCNA, Microsoft (MTA and MCSE), Security, Virtualization/Cloud. Mountain View: CCNA, Microsoft (MTA and MCSE). North Lake: CCNA, Microsoft (MTA and MCSE), Virtualization/Cloud. Richland: CCNA, Unix/Linux, Microsoft (MTA and MCSE), Security, Virtualization/Cloud. Courses that complete the degree also complete the LINUX/Open Source Skills Achievement Award (SA), UNIX Administrator/Cloud Computing Certificate (UC) and LINUX System Administrator Certificate (LC) and are noted below.
Catalog Year 2021-2022 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Associate of Applied Science
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI Must be Complete
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official degree requirements.
AAS DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
If needed, complete one:
ITSC 1401
BCIS 1405
COSC 1301
AND Complete:
ITSE 1429
SEMESTER 1
ITSE 1429 – Programming Logic and Design (Course also applies to LC)
ITNW 1425 – Fundamentals of Networking Technologies (Course also applies to UC, LC)
ITSC 1425 – Personal Computer Hardware (Course also applies to LC)
ITSC 1405 – Introduction to PC Operating Systems
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with a career advisor or coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
Total Hours: 16
SEMESTER 2
ITSY 1400 – Fundamentals of Information Security
MATHEMATICS ELECTIVE* This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of "C" or better.
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of "C" or better.
CHOOSE ONE:
- ITSC 1407 – UNIX Operating System I (Course also applies to UC) OR
- ITSC 1416 – LINUX Installation and Configuration (Course also applies to SA, UC, LC)
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your academic advisor for a specific list.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career path.
Total Hours: 14
SEMESTER 3
ITSC 1442 – Shell Programming (Course also applies to UC)
SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.
CHOOSE ONE:
- ITSC 2437 – UNIX Operating System II (Course also applies to UC) OR
- ITSC 2425 – Advanced LINUX (Course also applies to SA, UC, LC)
CHOOSE ONE:
- SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication This is a Core course.
- SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking This is a Core course. OR
- SPCH 1321 – Business and Professional Communication This is a Core course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your academic advisor for a specific list.
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with a career advisor or coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
- Meet with your advisor to apply for the LINUX/Open Source Skills Achievement Award and UNIX Administrator/Cloud Computing Certificate (Brookhaven Only).
Total Hours: 14
SEMESTER 4
ITSC 1458 – UNIX System Administration I (Course also applies to LC, UC)
ITSC 1447 – UNIX System Administration II (Course also applies to LC)
IT SPECIALIZATIONS ELECTIVE*
HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE** This is a Core course.
TECHNICAL ELECTIVE – Select from the following: IMED 1191, ITCC 1191, ITNW 1164, ITNW 1192, ITSC 1164, ITSC 1166, ITSC 1171, ITSC 1191, ITSE 1191, or ITSY 1191
*You must choose a course from any category other than your primary specialization (UNIX.LINUX). Additional IT Specializations are as follows: CCNA, Technology, CCNP, Virtualization/Cloud, Security, Convergence, and Microsoft. See advisor and/or catalog for specific list.
** There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your academic advisor for a specific list.
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your advisor to apply for the LINUX System Administrator Certificate and Network Administrator and Support, with a UNIX/LINUX Specialization A.A.S.
- Sign up for Commencement.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 16
PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS