Cloud Computing and Networking Technology AAS (91 Credits)

CIP Code

15.1202

EPC: 608

The Cloud Computing and Networking Technology (CCNT) Associate in Applied Science (AAS) represents a mix of courses that lead to various career paths. This six-quarter program prepares students for rewarding careers as cloud solutions architects, cloud administrators, computer technicians, computer network technicians, and computer domain administrators. Enrollments are in the fall and spring quarters. Most of the courses are hybrid (part onsite, part online) to engage in hands-on learning and deepen skills and knowledge via digital learning activities. Be a part of the new frontier in computing!

Students learn:

  • Computer hardware
  • Client/server operating systems
  • Network infrastructure systems
  • Scripting
  • Security
  • Cloud architecting and administration

Students prepare for these industry certifications:

  • Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) A+
  • CompTIA Net+
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA)
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS) Solutions Architect
  • AWS SysOps Administrator
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner

Outcomes

Design a small- or medium-sized computer network including media types, end devices, and interconnecting devices that meets a customer's specific needs.

Perform basic tasks expected of a network administrator including management of user accounts, shared resources network services, and security.

Install, manage, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows and Linux operating systems.

Construct simple computer scripts that accomplish a given task.

Perform basic configurations on routers and Ethernet switches.

Define basic network security issues and possible solutions.

Create and manage business solutions in a cloud environment.

Cloud Computing and Networking Technology AAS

Technical Core (76 Credits)

CCNT 110Fundamentals of Linux

4

CCNT 120Cloud Computing

4

CCNT 130Server Administration

4

CCNT 140Cisco Networking Fundamentals

4

CCNT 150Server I

4

CCNT 160Cisco Routing & Switching

4

CCNT 210Server II

4

CCNT 220Cisco Enterprise Networking, Security & Automation

4

CCNT 230Cloud Administration

4

CCNT 240Scripting

4

CCNT 292Independent Projects

4

INFO 102IT Applications

4

INFO 104IT Systems I

5

INFO 105IT Systems II

5

INFO 116Modern Desktop Support I

4

INFO 118Cloud & Virtualization Technologies

4

INFO 205Security I

5

INFO 206Security II

5

Total Credit Hours:76

General Education Requirements (15 Credits)

Choose 5 credits from each of the following areas:

  • Communications
  • Quantitative
  • Humanities/Natural Science/Social Science

Communications (5 Credits)

ENGL 175Professional Writing

5

ENGL& 101English Composition I

5

ENGL& 235Technical Writing

5

Total Credit Hours:5

Quantitative (5 Credits)

MATH 171Technical Math

5

MATH& 107Math in Society

5

MATH& 141Precalculus I

5

MATH& 142Precalculus II

5

MATH& 146Statistics

5

MATH& 151Calculus I

5

MATH& 152Calculus II

5

MATH& 153Calculus III

5

Total Credit Hours:5

Humanities/Natural Science/Social Science (5 Credits)

Choose 5 total credits from options in the Humanities, Natural Science, and Social Science categories.

Total Credit Hours:5

Humanities

CMST 152Intercultural Communication

5

CMST& 210Interpersonal Communication

5

CMST& 220Public Speaking

5

CMST& 230Small Group Communications

5

HIST 101A History of Science and Technology

5

HIST& 146United States History I

5

HIST& 147United States History II

5

HIST& 148United States History III

5

HUM& 101Introduction to Humanities

5

Natural Science

BIOL& 160General Biology

5

BIOL& 175Human Biology with Lab

5

BIOL& 241Human Anatomy and Physiology I

5

BIOL& 242Human Anatomy and Physiology II

5

BIOL& 260Microbiology

5

CHEM &121General Chemistry

5

CHEM& 131Introduction to Organic/Biochemistry

5

NUTR& 101Intro to Nutrition

5

PHYS& 114Introductory Physics I (Algebra based Physics)

5

PHYS& 221Engineering Physics I w/LAB

5

PHYS& 222Engineering Physics II w/LAB

5

PHYS& 223Engineering Physics III w/LAB

5

Social Science

BUS& 101Introduction to Business

5

BUS& 201Business Law

5

ECON& 202Macroeconomics

5

ECON& 201Microeconomics

5

POLS& 101Introduction to Political Science

5

PSYC& 100General Psychology

5

PSYC& 200Lifespan Psychology

5

SOC& 101Introduction to Sociology

5

Total Credit Hours: 91