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Field of Interest
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Network and Systems Administration program provides students with a solid, hands-on skill set of computer, networking, and internetworking systems technology principles and desktop support. Students gain an understanding of the interaction between microcomputer software and hardware, network and internetworking operating systems software and hardware, local area network administration and management, the use of troubleshooting techniques, troubleshooting hardware and software tools, as well as interpersonal/customer service skills. Students have the opportunity to specialize in specific information technology areas based on their interests and professional goals and leading to industry recognized certifications through an embedded Certificate of Completion (CCL) including, but not limited to, Desktop (Desktop Support, Computer System Configuration and Support, Computer System Configuration and Support, Network, Computer System Configuration and Support, Security, Computer System Configuration and Support, Linux), Cisco (Cisco Network CCNA, Cisco Network CCNP, Cisco Network CCNA Security), Linux (Red Hat Linux Engineer, Linux Associate, Red Hat Linux Administrator, Linux System Administration), Microsoft (Microsoft System Administration, Microsoft Desktop Associate), and VMware (VMware Network Administrator, VMware Foundations, VMware System Administrator). Graduates may pursue employment in a variety of information technology environments and/or transfer to a university.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
- Field of Interest
- Computer and Information Technology
- Type
- Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
- Academic Plan
- Network and Systems Administration (DEG)
- Academic Plan Code
- 3189
- Total Credits Required
- 61-74
- Catalog Year
- 2025-2026
- Effective Term
- Fall 2025
- Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Courses within any of the following prefixes must be taken within five (5) years prior to completion of the program to be applied toward this award: BPC, CIS, CLD, CNT, ITS, and MST.
Students may receive credit for courses within the program based on current industry certifications.
This program replaces:
AAS/3013 Linux Networking Administration
AAS/3095 Information Technology: Cisco Networking
AAS/3096 Information Technology: Network Server
AAS/3208 Networking System Administration
AAS/3312 Computer and Networking Technology
AAS/3778 Microsoft Networking Technology
AAS/3794 Network Administration
AAS/3816 Networking Technology: Cisco
What You’ll Learn
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Update hardware and software as needed to maintain fully functional systems.
- Apply knowledge of operating systems to manage system hardware, security protocols, and software technologies.
- Design, maintain, and revise systems to meet desired specifications.
- Manage administrative access and user security policies within systems.
- Organize and prioritize workload to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Integrate social and ethical responsibility in decision-making and actions.
- Continuously adapt to an ever-changing technical environment.
- Demonstrate professional behaviors and abide by norms and conventions appropriate to the field.
- Apply critical thinking skills and problem-solving to configure and troubleshoot systems to ensure proper operation.
- Utilize effective written and oral communication with multiple stakeholders in formal and informal settings.
- Demonstrate the ability to work with others individually and as a team.
- Create and maintain proper documentation of design, implementation, validation, workflow processes, troubleshooting, and revisions of systems.
- Maintain, update, and monitor networks and computer systems using automation and scripting.
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Computer and Information Systems Managers
$165,888 Show expanded career information for Computer and Information Systems Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$79.75
Annual Median Wage
$165,888
Annual Job Openings
1,034
Number of People Employed
11,086
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 12.4 %
Computer Network Architects
$122,287 Show expanded career information for Computer Network Architects
Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning, including analysis of capacity needs for network infrastructures. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$58.79
Annual Median Wage
$122,287
Annual Job Openings
209
Number of People Employed
3,583
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 1.9 %
Computer Network Support Specialists
$68,090 Show expanded career information for Computer Network Support Specialists
Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), cloud networks, servers, and other data communications networks. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$32.73
Annual Median Wage
$68,090
Annual Job Openings
160
Number of People Employed
1,722
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 10.9 %
Computer Operators
$77,925 Show expanded career information for Computer Operators
Monitor and control electronic computer and peripheral electronic data processing equipment to process business, scientific, engineering, and other data according to operating instructions. Monitor and respond to operating and error messages. May enter commands at a computer terminal and set controls on computer and peripheral devices.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$37.46
Annual Median Wage
$77,925
Annual Job Openings
445
Number of People Employed
4,267
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 15.8 %
Computer Systems Analysts
$102,893 Show expanded career information for Computer Systems Analysts
Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to develop and implement solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions, improve existing computer systems, and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and schedule limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software.
Typical Education Level
an Associate degree
Hourly Median Wage
$49.46
Annual Median Wage
$102,893
Annual Job Openings
790
Number of People Employed
9,949
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 8.6 %
Computer User Support Specialists
$61,318 Show expanded career information for Computer User Support Specialists
Provide technical assistance to computer users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, via telephone, or electronically. May provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$29.47
Annual Median Wage
$61,318
Annual Job Openings
1,261
Number of People Employed
15,531
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 5.6 %
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers
$37,541 Show expanded career information for Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers
Repair, maintain, or install computers, word processing systems, automated teller machines, and electronic office machines, such as duplicating and fax machines.
Typical Education Level
an Associate degree
Hourly Median Wage
$18.04
Annual Median Wage
$37,541
Annual Job Openings
108
Number of People Employed
1,089
4-Year Employment Growth
Decrease by -2.4 %
Information Security Analysts
$116,259 Show expanded career information for Information Security Analysts
Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$55.89
Annual Median Wage
$116,259
Annual Job Openings
288
Number of People Employed
2,851
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 19.7 %
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
$96,595 Show expanded career information for Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Install, configure, and maintain an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers. Perform system monitoring and verify the integrity and availability of hardware, network, and server resources and systems. Review system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs, including system backups. Analyze network and server resource consumption and control user access. Install and upgrade software and maintain software licenses. May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$46.44
Annual Median Wage
$96,595
Annual Job Openings
332
Number of People Employed
4,406
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 7.4 %
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
- Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.
Pathway Map Options
There are multiple options available for this pathway map. These options vary depending on the locations, partners, and available tracks of the award.
These pathway map options may share some common coursework. To explore what additional coursework may be required, select your desired option from the list below. Once selected, the list of courses and any associated details will be automatically updated in the course sequence below. The differences between individual pathway map options may only be a few courses.
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Full-time Sequence
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Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Writing placement or (C/ better in ESL097 or WAC101) or (B/better in ALT100) or (C in ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (C/better in ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C/better in ESL097 or WAC101),or (B/better in ALT100) or (C in ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (C/better in ESL202 and Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).View requisites | Critical course | FYC or FYC | 3 |
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | Critical course | CS | 3 | |
| FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 | |||
| CNT140AB | Introduction to Networks | Critical course Gateway course | 4 | ||
| CNT150AB | Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CNT140AB or permission of Instructor.View requisites | Critical course | 4 | |
| CNT140AB | Introduction to Networks | Critical course Gateway course | 4 | ||
| BPC170 | A+ Exam Prep: Computer Hardware Configuration and Support | 3 | |||
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
| CIS126DL | Linux Operating System | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
| CIS238DL | Linux System Administration | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS126DL or CIS126RH or permission of Instructor.View requisites | Critical course | 3 | |
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
| CIS126RH | Red Hat System Administration I | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
| CIS238RH | Red Hat System Administration II | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS126RH, or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
| BPC274 | Advanced Server Computer Maintenance: Server+ Prep | 3 | |||
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
| CIS190 or CNT140AB |
Introduction to Networking or Introduction to Networks | Corequisites: CIS105 or permission of Instructor. or No requisitesView requisites | 3–4 | ||
| BPC170 | A+ Exam Prep: Computer Hardware Configuration and Support | 3 | |||
| CIS189 | Virtualization and IT Solutions for Digital Businesses | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
| CIS190 or CNT140AB |
Introduction to Networking or Introduction to Networks | Corequisites: CIS105 or permission of Instructor. or No requisitesView requisites | Critical course Gateway course | 3–4 |
Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG102 or ENG108 or ENG111 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL or Technical and Professional Writing | Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | Note ENG111 does not count as an ENG Transfer option | FYC or FYC or L | 3 |
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor).View requisites | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 |
| MAT14+ | College Mathematics | OR Equivalent or higher level mathematics course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area | MA | 3–6 | |
| CNT160AB | Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CNT150AB or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 4 | ||
| CNT150AB | Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CNT140AB or permission of Instructor.View requisites | Critical course | 4 | |
| BPC270 | A+ Exam Prep: Operating System Configuration and Support | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
| CIS240DL | Linux Network Administration | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS238DL or permission of Instructor.View requisites | Critical course | 3 | |
| CIS190 or CNT140AB |
Introduction to Networking or Introduction to Networks | Corequisites: CIS105 or permission of Instructor. or No requisitesView requisites | 3–4 | ||
| CIS240RH | Red Hat System Administration III | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS238RH or permission of Instructor.View requisites | Critical course | 3 | |
| CIS190 or CNT140AB |
Introduction to Networking or Introduction to Networks | Corequisites: CIS105 or permission of Instructor. or No requisitesView requisites | 3–4 | ||
| CIS126DL or CIS126RH |
Linux Operating System or Red Hat System Administration I | 3 | |||
| CIS239DL | Linux Shell Scripting | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS238DL or CIS238RH or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
| CIS126DL or CIS126RH |
Linux Operating System or Red Hat System Administration I | Critical course | 3 | ||
| BPC270 | A+ Exam Prep: Operating System Configuration and Support | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 1–4 |
Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisitesView requisites | COM225 recommended for students transferring to Northern Arizona University | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 |
| SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | SG or SQ | 4 | ||
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
| BPC170 | A+ Exam Prep: Computer Hardware Configuration and Support | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 1–4 | |||
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
| CIS126DL or CIS126RH |
Linux Operating System or Red Hat System Administration I | 3 | |||
| CNT160AB | Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CNT150AB or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 4 | ||
| SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | SG or SQ | 4 | ||
| CIS239DL | Linux Shell Scripting | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS238DL or CIS238RH or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
| CIS102DA | IT Customer Support | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 0–4 | |||
| SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | SG or SQ | 4 | ||
| CIS239DL | Linux Shell Scripting | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS238DL or CIS238RH or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
| CIS102DA | IT Customer Support | 3 | |||
| CIS271RH | Red Hat System Administration IV | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS238RH or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 0–4 | |||
| SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | SG or SQ | 4 | ||
| BPC170 | A+ Exam Prep: Computer Hardware Configuration and Support | 3 | |||
| BPC270 | A+ Exam Prep: Operating System Configuration and Support | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
| MST160 or CLD110 |
Azure Administrator or Amazon Web Services Cloud Foundations | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MST150WT, or permission of Instructor. or No requisitesView requisites | 3–4 | ||
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
| SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | SG or SQ | 4 | ||
| CIS197 | VMware ESXI Server Enterprise | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BPC270, or CIS126DL, or CIS126RH, or CIS190, or CNT140AB, or MST150++, or permission of Instructor.View requisites | Critical course | 3 | |
| CIS198 | VMware vSphere Operate, Scale and Secure | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS293, or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 |
Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
| CIS102DA | IT Customer Support | 3 | |||
| CNT202 or CNT205 |
Cisco Secure Firewall Appliance Configuration or Cisco Certified Network Associate Security | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CNT170AA or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CNT160AB, or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification, or permission of Instructor.View requisites | Critical course | 4 | |
| CIS126DL or CIS126RH |
Linux Operating System or Red Hat System Administration I | 3 | |||
| BPC270 | A+ Exam Prep: Operating System Configuration and Support | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 0–3 | |||
| CIS102DA | IT Customer Support | 3 | |||
| CNT240 or (CNT240AA and CNT240AB) |
Cisco Certified Network Professional: Enterprise Core or (CNT240AA and CNT240AB) | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CNT160AB, or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) industry certification, or permission of Instructor. or No requisitesView requisites | 8 | ||
| BPC170 | A+ Exam Prep: Computer Hardware Configuration and Support | 3 | |||
| CIS271DL | Linux Security | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS240DL or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
| CIS275DL | Linux Capstone | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS240DL, or CIS240RH, or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
| BPC270 | A+ Exam Prep: Operating System Configuration and Support | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 0–4 | |||
| BPC170 | A+ Exam Prep: Computer Hardware Configuration and Support | 3 | |||
| CIS275DL | Linux Capstone | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS240DL, or CIS240RH, or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
| BPC270 | A+ Exam Prep: Operating System Configuration and Support | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 0–4 | |||
| CIS102DA | IT Customer Support | 3 | |||
| CIS121AH | Microsoft PowerShell/Command Line Operations | Critical course | 3 | ||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 0–2 | |||
| MST260 or CLD120 |
Microsoft Azure Cloud Development and Operations or Amazon Web Services Cloud Architect Associate | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (CIS156 and MST160) or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CLD110 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
| CIS102DA | IT Customer Support | 3 | |||
| CIS200 | VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS293, or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 0–4 |
Term 5
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | SG or SQ | 4 | ||
| CNT250 or (CNT250AA and CNT250AB) |
Cisco Certified Network Professional: Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services or (CNT250AA and CNT250AB) | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CNT160AB, or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) industry certification, or permission of Instructor. or No requisitesView requisites | 8 |
Part-time Sequence
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Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Writing placement or (C/ better in ESL097 or WAC101) or (B/better in ALT100) or (C in ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (C/better in ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C/better in ESL097 or WAC101),or (B/better in ALT100) or (C in ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (C/better in ESL202 and Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).View requisites | Critical course | FYC or FYC | 3 |
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | Critical course | CS | 3 | |
| FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG102 or ENG108 or ENG111 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL or Technical and Professional Writing | Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | Note ENG111 does not count as an ENG Transfer option | FYC or FYC or L | 3 |
| CNT140AB | Introduction to Networks | Critical course Gateway course | 4 | ||
| BPC170 | A+ Exam Prep: Computer Hardware Configuration and Support | 3 | |||
| CIS126DL | Linux Operating System | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
| CIS126RH | Red Hat System Administration I | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
| BPC274 | Advanced Server Computer Maintenance: Server+ Prep | 3 | |||
| CIS126DL or CIS126RH |
Linux Operating System or Red Hat System Administration I | Critical course | 3 |
Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAT14+ | College Mathematics | OR Equivalent or higher level mathematics course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area | MA | 3–6 | |
| CNT150AB | Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CNT140AB or permission of Instructor.View requisites | Critical course | 4 | |
| BPC270 | A+ Exam Prep: Operating System Configuration and Support | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
| CIS238DL | Linux System Administration | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS126DL or CIS126RH or permission of Instructor.View requisites | Critical course | 3 | |
| CIS238RH | Red Hat System Administration II | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS126RH, or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
| CIS239DL | Linux Shell Scripting | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS238DL or CIS238RH or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
| CIS189 | Virtualization and IT Solutions for Digital Businesses | Critical course Gateway course | 3 |
Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor).View requisites | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 |
| CNT160AB | Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CNT150AB or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 4 | ||
| CNT140AB | Introduction to Networks | Critical course Gateway course | 4 | ||
| CIS190 or CNT140AB |
Introduction to Networking or Introduction to Networks | Corequisites: CIS105 or permission of Instructor. or No requisitesView requisites | 3–4 | ||
| CIS190 or CNT140AB |
Introduction to Networking or Introduction to Networks | Corequisites: CIS105 or permission of Instructor. or No requisitesView requisites | 3–4 | ||
| CIS239DL | Linux Shell Scripting | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS238DL or CIS238RH or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
| CIS126DL or CIS126RH |
Linux Operating System or Red Hat System Administration I | 3 | |||
| MST160 or CLD110 |
Azure Administrator or Amazon Web Services Cloud Foundations | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MST150WT, or permission of Instructor. or No requisitesView requisites | 3–4 | ||
| CIS190 or CNT140AB |
Introduction to Networking or Introduction to Networks | Corequisites: CIS105 or permission of Instructor. or No requisitesView requisites | Critical course Gateway course | 3–4 |
Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
| BPC170 | A+ Exam Prep: Computer Hardware Configuration and Support | 3 | |||
| CNT150AB | Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CNT140AB or permission of Instructor.View requisites | Critical course | 4 | |
| CIS239DL | Linux Shell Scripting | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS238DL or CIS238RH or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
| CIS240RH | Red Hat System Administration III | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS238RH or permission of Instructor.View requisites | Critical course | 3 | |
| MST260 or CLD120 |
Microsoft Azure Cloud Development and Operations or Amazon Web Services Cloud Architect Associate | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (CIS156 and MST160) or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CLD110 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
| BPC170 | A+ Exam Prep: Computer Hardware Configuration and Support | 3 |
Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisitesView requisites | COM225 recommended for students transferring to Northern Arizona University | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 |
| BPC270 | A+ Exam Prep: Operating System Configuration and Support | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
| CNT160AB | Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CNT150AB or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 4 | ||
| CIS240DL | Linux Network Administration | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS238DL or permission of Instructor.View requisites | Critical course | 3 | |
| CIS271RH | Red Hat System Administration IV | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS238RH or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
| CIS190 or CNT140AB |
Introduction to Networking or Introduction to Networks | Corequisites: CIS105 or permission of Instructor. or No requisitesView requisites | 3–4 | ||
| BPC270 | A+ Exam Prep: Operating System Configuration and Support | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 |
Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
| CIS102DA | IT Customer Support | 3 | |||
| CNT240 or (CNT240AA and CNT240AB) |
Cisco Certified Network Professional: Enterprise Core or (CNT240AA and CNT240AB) | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CNT160AB, or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) industry certification, or permission of Instructor. or No requisitesView requisites | 8 | ||
| BPC170 | A+ Exam Prep: Computer Hardware Configuration and Support | 3 | |||
| CIS271DL | Linux Security | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS240DL or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
| BPC170 | A+ Exam Prep: Computer Hardware Configuration and Support | 3 | |||
| BPC170 | A+ Exam Prep: Computer Hardware Configuration and Support | 3 | |||
| CIS197 | VMware ESXI Server Enterprise | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BPC270, or CIS126DL, or CIS126RH, or CIS190, or CNT140AB, or MST150++, or permission of Instructor.View requisites | Critical course | 3 |
Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | SG or SQ | 4 | ||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 1–4 | |||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 0–3 | |||
| CNT250 or (CNT250AA and CNT250AB) |
Cisco Certified Network Professional: Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services or (CNT250AA and CNT250AB) | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CNT160AB, or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) industry certification, or permission of Instructor. or No requisitesView requisites | 8 | ||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 0–4 | |||
| BPC270 | A+ Exam Prep: Operating System Configuration and Support | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
| BPC270 | A+ Exam Prep: Operating System Configuration and Support | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 0–4 | |||
| BPC270 | A+ Exam Prep: Operating System Configuration and Support | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
| CIS198 | VMware vSphere Operate, Scale and Secure | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS293, or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 |
Term 9 Term 9 Term 9 Term 9 Term 9 Term 9
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNT202 or CNT205 |
Cisco Secure Firewall Appliance Configuration or Cisco Certified Network Associate Security | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CNT170AA or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CNT160AB, or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification, or permission of Instructor.View requisites | Critical course | 4 | |
| CIS126DL or CIS126RH |
Linux Operating System or Red Hat System Administration I | 3 | |||
| CIS102DA | IT Customer Support | 3 | |||
| CIS102DA | IT Customer Support | 3 | |||
| CIS275DL | Linux Capstone | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS240DL, or CIS240RH, or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 0–4 | |||
| CIS102DA | IT Customer Support | 3 | |||
| CIS275DL | Linux Capstone | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS240DL, or CIS240RH, or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 0–4 | |||
| CIS102DA | IT Customer Support | 3 | |||
| CIS121AH | Microsoft PowerShell/Command Line Operations | Critical course | 3 | ||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 0–2 | |||
| CIS102DA | IT Customer Support | 3 | |||
| CIS200 | VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS293, or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 1–4 |
Term 10 Term 10
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS126DL or CIS126RH |
Linux Operating System or Red Hat System Administration I | 3 | |||
| SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | SG or SQ | 4 | ||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 0–4 |
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Restricted Electives
Students are to select enough Restricted Elective credits to meet a minimum of 60 credits not used to satisfy Required Courses or selected area of emphasis within the Required Courses. Consult with an Academic, Program, or Faculty Advisor to pick courses that align with your career goals
Cisco Electives
CNT150AB Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials 4
CNT160AB Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation 4
CNT171 CCNA Exam Prep 1
CNT200 CCNP ROUTE: Implementing Cisco IP Routing 4
CNT205 Cisco Certified Network Associate Security 4
Linux Electives
Microsoft Electives
CIS121AB Microsoft Command Line Operations 1
CIS121AH Microsoft PowerShell/Command Line Operations 3
Security Electives
CIS271DB Information Security Essentials 3
CIS272DB Information Security Principles 3
ITS110 Information Security Fundamentals 3
VMware Electives
CIS197 VMware ESXI Server Enterprise 3
CIS198 VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale 3
CIS200 VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage 3
Other Information Technology Electives
CIS111 Ethics in Information Technology 3
CIS124AA Project Management Software: Level I 1
CIS124BA Project Management Software: Level II 1
CIS156 Python Programming: Level I 3
CIS190 Introduction to Networking 3
CIS224 Project Management Microsoft Project for Windows 3
CIS240 Local Area Network Planning and Design 3
CIS250 Management of Information Systems 3
CIS266 Network Integration Capstone 4
CIS290++ Computer Information Systems Internship 1-3
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Course Area Key
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
- FYC = First Year Composition
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- MA = Mathematics
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SG = Natural Sciences General
- SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, meet with an academic advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
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Previous Catalog Years
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.
Previous catalog years for Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Network and Systems Administration