Associate in Applied Science
In this associate degree program, students will learn about the latest desktop, server and networking technologies. This program has a core of hardware, operating system, networking, and scripting courses that all students must complete. In addition to these common core subjects, students will select a specialized track in one of the following areas, each of which has its own Associated Certificate Program
- Local and Wide Area Networking
- Microsoft Network Operating Systems (Server and Client)
- Linux Network Operating Systems
The program also prepares students
- who want the foundation skills necessary to obtain an entry level job in computer systems and/or networking fields
- who want to transfer to a bachelor of science degree program at Eastern Michigan or other four year universities.
Highlights
- Earn this Associate Degree in two years.
- Use the APCSN Associate Degree for a direct transfer to Eastern Michigan University’s Technology Management Program where they will further their skills in computer systems and networking.
- Use the APCSN Associate Degree for transfer to other four year institutions.
Requirements
- Completion of the Computer Systems Technology (CTCSTC) Certificate
- Completion of one the Certificates associated with the four areas listed above.
- Completion of the General Education requirements.
Admission Requirements for Eastern Michigan
Check with an advisor for information on transferring. For details, see EMU Technology Management BS.
This is a high demand, high skill and high wage program as defined by the Michigan Community College Network.
Career Outlook in Michigan
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2020-2021 Academic Requirements
In this associate degree program, students will learn about the latest desktop, server, and networking technologies. This program has a core of hardware, operating system, networking, and scripting courses that all students must complete. In addition to the common core subjects, students will select a specialized track in one of the following areas: Local and Wide Area Networking, Microsoft Network Operating Systems (Server and Client), and Linux Network Operating Systems.
Copies can be obtained from the Counseling Office, a program advisor, or from the Curriculum and Assessment Office Web site: Articulation Agreements.
- Division
- Business/Computer Technologies
- Department
- Computer Instruction Dept
- Advisors
- Philip Geyer
James Lewis
William Reichert
John Trame
(Items marked with an icon are available online.)
Select a concentration for requirements and total credits required for program.
Concentrations
First Semester
Second Semester
Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
---|---|---|---|
CIS 121 | Linux/UNIX I: Fundamentals | 4 | |
CNT 201 | Administering Microsoft Windows Client Operating Systems | 3 | |
CNT 211 | or | Installation, Storage, and Compute - Windows Server 2016 | |
CNT 223 | or | Networking with Windows Server 2016 | |
CNT 224 | Identity with Windows Server 2016 | 4 | |
Elective(s) | Math | 3 | |
Elective(s) | Writing/Composition or Communication | 3 | |
Total | 17 |
Third Semester
Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
---|---|---|---|
CIS 206 | Linux/UNIX II: Basic System Administration, Networking, and Security | 4 | |
CIS 221 | Linux/UNIX Programming and Scripting I | 4 | |
CNT 206 | Introduction to Networks | 4 | |
CNT 216 | Routing and Switching Essentials | 4 | |
Elective(s) | Natural Sciences | 3 | |
Total | 19 |
Fourth Semester
Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
---|---|---|---|
CIS 208 | Linux/UNIX III: Intermediate System Administration, Networking, and Security | 4 | |
Elective(s) | Writing/Composition* | 3 | |
Elective(s) | Arts and Humanities | 3 | |
Elective(s) | Social and Behavioral Science | 3 | |
Total | 13 |
- Total Credits Required
- 63
First Semester
Second Semester
Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
---|---|---|---|
CIS 121 | Linux/UNIX I: Fundamentals | 4 | |
CNT 201 | Administering Microsoft Windows Client Operating Systems | 3 | |
CNT 211 | or | Installation, Storage, and Compute - Windows Server 2016 | |
CNT 223 | or | Networking with Windows Server 2016 | |
CNT 224 | Identity with Windows Server 2016 | 4 | |
Elective(s) | Math | 3 | |
Elective(s) | Writing/Composition or Communication | 3 | |
Total | 17 |
Third Semester
Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
---|---|---|---|
CNT 206 | Introduction to Networks | 4 | |
CNT 216 | Routing and Switching Essentials | 4 | |
BMG 205 | or | Creating the Customer Experience | |
CST 270 | Computer Forensics I | 3 | |
Elective(s) | Natural Sciences | 3 | |
Elective(s) | Social and Behavioral Science | 3 | |
Total | 17 |
Fourth Semester
Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
---|---|---|---|
CNT 226 | Scaling Networks | 4 | |
CNT 290 | or | Network Forensics | |
CSS 210 | Network Perimeter Protection - CCNA Security | 4 | |
Elective(s) | Writing/Composition* | 3 | |
Elective(s) | Arts and Humanities | 3 | |
Total | 14 |
- Total Credits Required
- 62
First Semester
Second Semester
Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
---|---|---|---|
CIS 121 | Linux/UNIX I: Fundamentals | 4 | |
CNT 201 | Administering Microsoft Windows Client Operating Systems | 3 | |
CNT 211 | Installation, Storage, and Compute - Windows Server 2016 | 4 | |
Elective(s) | Math | 3 | |
Elective(s) | Writing/Composition or Communication | 3 | |
Total | 17 |
Third Semester
Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
---|---|---|---|
CNT 206 | Introduction to Networks | 4 | |
CNT 216 | Routing and Switching Essentials | 4 | |
BMG 205 | Creating the Customer Experience | ||
or | |||
CST 270 | Computer Forensics I | 3 | |
Elective(s) | Natural Sciences | 3 | |
Elective(s) | Social and Behavioral Science | 3 | |
Total | 17 |
Fourth Semester
Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
---|---|---|---|
CNT 223 | Networking with Windows Server 2016 | 4 | |
CNT 224 | Identity with Windows Server 2016 | 4 | |
Elective(s) | Writing/Composition* | 3 | |
Elective(s) | Arts and Humanities | 3 | |
Total | 14 |
- Total Credits Required
- 62
Footnotes
*Students transferring to a 4-year college should consider taking ENG 111 and completing MTA.