Network Technology Degree (General Networking Concentration)

Course Sequence - Complete in Order Listed

When directed to complete a General Education Elective, select a course within the category from the list of approved General Education Courses.

This course sequence reflects the curriculum for a student who has completed any developmental coursework and has no transfer credits. Completion of 30 credits per year is needed to earn this degree within two years.

• DCOM 101 - Introduction to Data Communications 3 Credit(s). (offered in the first 7-week session)
• DCOM 142 - Introduction to Linux/UNIX 3 Credit(s).
• ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
• DCOM 217 - CCNA I: Introduction to Networks 4 Credit(s). (offered in the second 7-week session)
• Mathematics General Education Elective 3-4 Credit(s).
  → Recommended elective course(s): MATH 125 or MATH 163 (recommended for students transferring to UMBC)

• ►You're making great progress! Check in with your Advisor to make adjustments to your goals as needed, and plan for your next steps.

• DCOM 218 - CCNA II: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials 4 Credit(s).
• DCOM 141 - Introduction to PC Repair and Operation 4 Credit(s).
• Information Technology General Education Elective 3 Credit(s).
  → Recommended elective course(s): CSIT 101, CSIT 111 or CSIT 120 (Diversity-approved)
• DCOM 251 - Local Area Networks 4 Credit(s).

• ► Upon successful completion of preceding coursework, students should speak with their DCOM 251 faculty member about obtaining the CompTIA Network+ industry certification
  

• Arts and Humanities General Education Elective 3 Credit(s).
  → Recommended elective course(s): CMNS 101

• ►Meet with an Advisor to review your education plan, and to discuss the next steps for your career or transfer goals.

• DCOM 202 - Windows Server 4 Credit(s).
• DCOM 252 - Advanced TCP/IP 3 Credit(s).
• Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Elective 3 Credit(s).
  → Recommended elective course(s): CRJU 101 (Diversity-approved), PSYC 101 or SOCL 101
  → Selected course must be a Diversity-Approved Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Elective if CSIT 120 was not previously completed.

• ►Way to go! It is time to apply for graduation. Visit the Graduation website for details and check in with an Advisor for assistance in mapping out your final courses.

• DCOM 258 - Introduction to Information Security 3 Credit(s).
• DCOM 263 - Virtualization and Cloud Computing Using VMWare 4 Credit(s).
• Biological and Physical Sciences General Education Elective 3-4 Credit(s).
  → Recommended elective course(s): BIOL 108 (a 4-credit Lab Science is recommended for students who intend to transfer)
• Concentration Elective 3-4 Credits.
  → Recommended elective course(s): DCOM 141 or DCOM 150
• Concentration Elective 3-4 Credit(s).
  → Recommended elective course(s): DCOM 235 or DCOM 251

Notes

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed transferable college credits from other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 - Academic Development 101. This 1-credit course is designed to be taken in the first semester at CCBC. Students must provide an official transcript(s) from an accredited institution to document successful completion of college coursework for the ACDV 101 requirement to be waived.

Courses may not be offered every semester; refer to course description for offering information or view the course schedule.

Only courses within your program of study are eligible for Financial Aid assistance.