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Networking, Technical Systems Support

Credential:
Associate of Applied Business
Locations:
Beavercreek and Springfield - Leffel Lane
Semester Credit Hours:
61
Total Tuition & Fees:
$10,577.13

Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates. Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.

Overview

Curious about what keeps today’s apps and devices running smoothly — and ready to create those systems yourself? The networking technical systems support degree gives you the skills to plan, design, troubleshoot and manage microcomputer-based networks using hardware, operating systems, cybersecurity, Linux, cloud technologies and Cisco and Microsoft systems. Coursework aligns with CompTIA, Microsoft Certified Professional and Cisco CCNA expectations, and co-op opportunities prepare you for roles in network administration, support, security and cloud environments.

Embedded Certificates Included

This program includes embedded certificates that are automatically awarded when requirements are met. If you prefer not to receive the credential, contact Records and Registration.

Course Requirements

Year One
Fall
Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
NTK 1110 PC Hardware Essentials (A Term)
Credit Hours: 3
NTK 1120 PC Operating Systems Essentials (B Term)
Credit Hours: 3
MTH 1060 Business Mathematics
Credit Hours: 3
ENG 1111 English I
Credit Hours: 3
FYE 1101 College Success
Credit Hours: 1
-- Art/Humanities Elective*
Credit Hours: 3
Spring
Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
NTK 1211 Fundamentals of Networking (A Term)
Credit Hours: 3
CSE 1110 Introduction to Cybersecurity  (A Term)
Credit Hours: 3
CSE 1120 Cybersecurity - Security + (B Term)
Credit Hours: 3
COM 1120 Public Speaking I
Credit Hours: 3
-- Social/Behavioral Science Elective (GA) *
Credit Hours: 3
Year Two
Fall
Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
NTK 2105 Cisco Certified Network Associate I (A Term)
Credit Hours: 3
NTK 2220 Microsoft Client Administration (A Term)
Credit Hours: 3
NTK 2222 Administering Microsoft Server (B Term)
Credit Hours: 3
ENG 2211 Business Communication
Credit Hours: 3
-- ITS Electives**
Credit Hours: 3
Spring
Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
NTK 2212 Linux Server Administration or Co-op Electives (B Term)
Credit Hours: 3
MGT 2000 Introduction to Project Management
Credit Hours: 3
-- CSE, NTK, CSD, ITS, or EBE (Co-op) Electives**
Credit Hours: 9
Footnotes

* At least one social/behavioral science or arts/humanities elective must be a global awareness (GA) course.

** A minimum of twelve hours of technical electives must be taken.  They may not include ITS 0700, ITS 0710, ITS 1205, ITS 1300.  Three hours may come from EBE 1000, EBE 2702 classes.

The program schedule that follows is designed for full-time students who have completed all prerequisites and who have no college preparatory recommendations. Many individuals, especially part-time students, and those taking college preparatory courses, will require additional semesters of study. Students should consult their academic advisors for help in planning their schedules.

A complete listing of humanities and social science electives is available in the College Catalog.

Embedded Certificates Included

This program includes embedded certificates that are automatically awarded when requirements are met. If you prefer not to receive the credential, contact Records and Registration.

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