Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2014-2016 Catalog Program: Network Administrator, A.A.S. Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Network Administrator, A.A.S.

Associate in Applied Science Degree Program

Hegis Code: 5104
NYSED Code: 24388

Program Description

SUNY Ulster is a Cisco Systems Academy working under the guidance of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI).

This program is designed to include the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) sequence, plus the Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) sequence. Program graduates will be prepared for the CCDA, CCNA, CCNP, MCSE and other examinations. The College has fully networked classrooms including a laboratory on the Stone Ridge campus dedicated to the Network Administrator curriculum.

Graduates of the program can earn the following additional independently administered certifications: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), ICND, CCDA, CCDP, CCSP, and CCNA‐security from Cisco Systems; Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) and Microsoft Certified Professional from Microsoft; A+ Certification in hardware Linux+, and Net+ from COMPTIA.

Student Learning Outcomes

At the completion of the AAS Network Administrator Degree program, a student will be able to

• Understand the fundamentals of computer Networking
• Successfully undertake the CISCO CCNA & CCDA examinations
• Successfully undertake the CISCO CCNP examinations
• Successfully undertake the Microsoft MCSE examinations

Employment Potential

Upon completion of this program, students will have earned an Associate in Applied Science degree. After passing industry certification examinations they will be qualified for such positions as entry‐ level network administrator, intermediate help desk, and personal computer or network support personnel, as well as network design, implementation and repair technicians.

Requirements for Program Entry

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Satisfactory placement in Entering Student Assessment
• MAT 098 - Basic Algebra, CIS 100 - Introduction to Computer Information Systems (or equivalent computer experience)

Developmental Assistance Available

For students who do not meet basic reading and math requirements or who have other learning issues, extra assistance is readily available through SUNY Ulster’s Learning Center, The Gary and Janaki Math Center, the Writing Center, the Peer and Friend Tutor Program, and English as a Second Language (ESL) tutors.

For More Information

admissions@sunyulster.edu
1‐800‐724‐0833 ext. 5018 or 5022
Karl Wick
Coordinator, Network Administration
Office: Hardenbergh Hall, HAR 109
Phone: 800:724‐0833, ext. 5177 or 845:687‐5177
E‐mail: wickk@sunyulster.edu

Curriculum

First Semester

Course NameTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
NET 101 - Networking Fundamentals 3 cr.
NET 102 - Routing Protocols and Concepts 3 cr.
CIS 116 - Operating Systems and Utilities 3 cr.
ENG 101 - College English I 3 cr.
MAT 120 - Computer Mathematics 3 cr.

Semester Credits 15

Second Semester

Course NameTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
NET 103 - LAN Switching and Wireless Fundamentals 3 cr.
NET 104 - Wide Area Networks 3 cr.
NET 170 - Installing, Configuring and Administering MS Windows Server and Professional 3 cr. *
CIS 215 - Microcomputer Hardware and Telecommunications 3 cr.
  • Elective - Liberal Arts Elective 3 cr.**
  • Semester Credits 15

    Cisco Option

    Third Semester

    Course NameTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
    NET 202 - Advanced Router Configuration 3 cr.
    NET 206 - Configuring LAN Switches 3 cr.
  • Elective - NET/CIS/CSC Elective 3 cr.
  • Elective - Social Science Elective 3 cr.
  • Elective - Science Elective 3‐4 cr.
  • Semester Credits 15‐16

    Fourth Semester

    Course NameTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
    NET 203 - Advanced Router Configuration II 3 cr.
    NET 208 - Internetwork Troubleshooting 3 cr.
    ENG 227 - Technical Writing 3 cr.
    LIB 111 - Information Literacy 1 cr.
  • Elective - NET/CIS/CSC Elective 3 cr. *
  • PHI 210 - Professional Ethics 3 cr.
    Semester Credits 16‐17

    Cisco Option Total Credits 61‐63

    Microsoft Option

    Third Semester

    Course NameTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
    NET 222 - Microsoft Windows Network 3 cr.
    NET 224 - Windows Directory Services 3 cr.
  • Elective - NET/CIS/CSC Elective 3 cr.
  • Elective - Social Science Elective 3 cr.***
  • Elective - Natural Science Elective 3‐4 cr.
  • Semester Credits 15‐16

    Fourth Semester

    Course NameTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
    NET 234 - Managing a Windows Networking Environment 3 cr.
    NET 236 - Active Directory Design and Internet Security and Acceleration Server (AD Design & ISA) 4 cr.
    ENG 227 - Technical Writing 3 cr.
    LIB 111 - Information Literacy 1 cr.
    PHI 210 - Professional Ethics 3 cr.
  • Elective - NET/CIS/CSC Elective 3 cr.*
  • Semester Credits 17

    Microsoft Option Total Credits 62‐63

    * Prerequisite sequences: NET 101, NET 102, NET 103, NET 104. NET 102 and CIS 116 are the prerequisites for NET 170.

    For the Cisco option third and fourth semester: NET 202 is the prerequisite for NET 203. NET 203 & NET 206 is the prerequisite for NET 208. For the Microsoft option third and fourth semester: NET 222, NET 224, NET 234, NET 236.

    ** Oral Communication, Public Speaking, or Desktop Publishing is recommended.
    *** ENG 101 is a prerequisite/corequisite for all history courses and 200 level sociology courses.

    Note:

    First and second semesters are the same for the Microsoft and the CISCO options. The third and fourth semester for each option is listed separately. Through advisement, students will also fulfill General Education Requirements.

    Notes: