Computer Networking Specialization AAS: Cisco Track
The Computer Networking Specialization AAS: Cisco Track degree is offered at LSC-CyFair, LSC-Kingwood, LSC-North Harris and LSC-Tomball. For more information, please contact the Computer Information Technology Department.
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Program Description
Students seeking degrees in computer information technology may follow a plan that adds academic courses to the two levels of certificates. Students who have degrees or who have articulated courses from high school may receive additional training in areas such as Visual Basic.NET, C, RPG programming, and Network Security.
Students will find coursework, taught by certified instructors, in our certificate and degree programs that lead to professional certification from vendors such as Microsoft, Cisco and Oracle.
The general education core courses, COSC classes, and some technical courses transfer to a variety of universities. Technical AAS degrees transfer in total to some universities. Contact a counselor or advisor at any college for specific information and to obtain the recommended sequencing of courses.
Students interested in transferring to a bachelor's program in computer science should consider completing the A.A. degree with a field of study in computer science. See the academic transfer section of this catalog for details.
Program Plan
Prerequisite Credits
| Course | Number | Title | Credits |
| ITSC | 1401 | Introduction to Computers OR | 4 |
| COSC | 1401 | Introduction to Computers OR | |
| CPMT | 1403 | Intro. to Computer Technology | |
|
TOTAL Prerequisite Credits: |
4 | ||
First Year Credits
| Course | Number | Title | Credits |
| BMGT | 1309 | Information & Project Management | 3 |
| Elective1 | Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| ITSC | 1405 | Intro to PC Operating Systems | 4 |
| ITNW | 1425 | Fundamentals of Networking Technologies | 4 |
| ENGL | 1301 | Composition & Rhetoric I | 3 |
| Elective1 | Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 | |
| ITCC | 1401 | Cisco Exploration1-Network Fundamentals | 4 |
| ITCC | 1404 | Cisco Exploration 2-Routing Protocols and Concepts | 4 |
| KINE | Any physical activity course | 1 | |
| POFT | 1301 | Business English OR | 3 |
| BUSI2 | 2304 | Business Writing & Correspondence | |
|
TOTAL Credits for First Year: |
32 | ||
Second Year Credits
| Course | Number | Title | Credits |
| Elective3,6 | Math/Natural Science | 3-4 | |
| ITSC | 1425 | Personal Computer Hardware | 4 |
| ITCC | 2408 | Cisco Exploration 3-LAN Switching and Wireless | 4 |
| ITCC | 2410 | Cisco Exploration 4-Accessing the WAN | 4 |
| Elective3 | General Education | 3 | |
| Elective4 | Technical Elective | 3-4 | |
| Elective4 | Technical Elective | 3-4 | |
| ITSC5 | 2439 | Personal Computer Help Desk Support OR | 3-4 |
| ITSC5 | 2380 | Cooperative Education | |
|
TOTAL Credits for Second Year: |
27-31 | ||
Total Credits
|
TOTAL Credits for |
63-67 |
- To meet multicultural requirement, choose an approved course from either social/behavioral science or humanities/fine art elective
- Course meets speech competency
- Choose elective from general education requirements
- Choose Technical Elective from ITMT 1XXX, ITMT 2xxx, ITCC 2xxx, ITSC, ITSW, ITNW, IMED, GRPH, or CPMT
- Capstone Course
- Students must meet TSI requirements. See LoneStar.edu/TSI for details.
