COMPUTER SYSTEMS SPECIALIST (OPTION: MCSE)

Associate in Applied Science (AAS)

The MCSE option provides the student with the knowledge required to handle a wide range of network operating systems, and gives a strong emphasis on courses for passing the Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) certifications. Students will take courses related to the MCSE, as well as courses that will prepare them to test for their Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Certified Novell Administrator (CNA), A+, and Server+ certifications.

Degree Requirements:

16 credits completed in residence

2.00 (C) grade point average

62 total credits

General Education Requirements:

15 General Education Credits including:

1. 1 class from each of the following 2 areas:

a. Communications

b. Math or Science

2. 1 class from 3 of the following 4 areas:

a. Humanities

b. Social Science

c. Computer Technology

d. Wellness

Program Course Requirements: Credits

CIS 219 Microcomputer Hardware .............................................3

CIS 220 Operating Systems UNIX ............................................3

CIS 222 Netware Administration ...............................................3

CIS 265 Cisco Networking .......................................................4

CIS 1560 Design and Update of Microsoft Windows ..................3

CIS 1561 Design and Update of Microsoft Windows ..................2

CIS 1572 Managing Microsoft Exchange ..................................3

CIS 2126 Managing Microsoft Windows Networks.................... 3

CIS 2151 Implementation of Microsoft Products .......................2

CIS 2152 Implementation of Microsoft Products...................... 3

CIS 2153 Implementation of Microsoft Products ......................3

CIS 2154 Implementation of Microsoft Products .....................3

CIS 2272 Managing Microsoft Windows ................................3

COOP 197 Cooperative Education ........................................1-3

ENGL 125 Introduction to Professional Writing .......................3

Suggested Electives: Credits

CIS 160 Operating Systems-Networking ..............................3

CIS 180 Creating Web Pages .............................................2

CIS 266 Cisco Routing, Configuration, & Troubleshooting .....4

CIS 267 Cisco Switching & LAN Topologies .......................4

CIS 268 Cisco Switching & Project Management ................4

CIS 299 Special Topics ....................................................1-4

CSCI 122 Beginning BASIC/Visual BASIC .........................3

CSCI 127 Beginning Java/Java ++ ....................................3

ENGL 105 Technical Communications ..............................3

ENGL 110 College Composition I .....................................3

MATH 102 Intermediate Algebra ......................................3

MATH 103 College Algebra .............................................3

PSYC 100 Human Relations in Organizations ..................2