Computer Systems • Associate in Applied Science
Occupational Program
Colleague Code: AAS.CISNT
Curriculum Code: CNC 130
Program Information:
- This program provides computer knowledge and skills to enable graduates to serve as network administrators or programmers in commercial and governmental settings.
- Students are prepared for positions involving direct use of computers in identifying and implementing the use of application packages for business and managerial functions.
- Career cluster includes network administration, computer specialist, application developer, PC specialist, information specialist, computer coordinator and computer consultant.
- This applied science program of study must be taken in its entirety to meet degree requirements.
For Program Information Contact:
Math and Computer Science Department at 217-786-2326 or 217-786-2386 or see an academic advisor.
Recommended Course Sequence:
First Semester:
| EGL 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| CNC 115 | CISCO Academy I | 3 |
| CNC 142 | Introduction to Ethics, Security and Networking | 4.5 |
| CTC 123 | Microsoft Windows Operating System | 3 |
| Track Program Course | 3 |
Second Semester:
Third Semester:
| Mathematics Selection | 3-5 |
| CDD 120 | Systems Analysis | 3.5 |
| CMN 101 | Public Speaking Fundamentals | 3 |
| CSC 176 | Computer Science II | 3 |
| Track Program Course | 3 |
Fourth Semester:
| CMN 104 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| MAT 141 | Introductory Statistics | 4 |
| Track Program Course | 3 |
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| CNC 260 | Networking Internship | 3 |
| OR | |
| CPC 260 | Programming Internship | .5-3 |
Course Requirements:
Required General Education Courses
Please see your advisor for course planning.
| CMN 101 | Public Speaking Fundamentals | 3 |
| CMN 104 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| EGL 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| EGL 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| MAT 141 | Introductory Statistics | 4 |
| Mathematics Selection | 3-5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 19-21 |
Required Program Courses
| CDD 120 | Systems Analysis | 3.5 |
| CNC 115 | CISCO Academy I | 3 |
| CNC 142 | Introduction to Ethics, Security and Networking | 4.5 |
| CPC 170 | Introduction to Database | 3 |
| CSC 175 | Computer Science I | 3 |
| CSC 176 | Computer Science II | 3 |
| CTC 123 | Microsoft Windows Operating System | 3 |
| CTC 125 | CISCO IT Essentials I | 3 |
| Track Program Course | 3 |
| Track Program Course | 3 |
| Track Program Course | 3 |
| Track Program Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 38.0 |
Required Work-Based Learning Course
| CNC 260 | Networking Internship | 3 |
| OR | |
| CPC 260 | Programming Internship | .5-3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Select one of the track options listed below.
Programming Track Program Courses
| CAS 121 | Computer Applications and Concepts | 3 |
| CPC 115 | Computer Programming Concepts | 3 |
| CPC 140 | Visual Basic Programming Level I | 3 |
| CPC 240 | Visual Basic Programming Level II | 3 |
Networking Track Program Courses
Database Track Program Courses
CISCO Track Program Courses
Computer Science Track Program Courses
Security Track Program Courses
Total Credit Hours: 60.0-62.0