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Associate In Applied Science: Microsoft Networking Technology #3778
62 Credits

The Associate in Applied Science in Microsoft Networking Technology program develops skills to implement a network infrastructure and install, configure, monitor, optimize, and troubleshoot Windows server and Windows client workstations. Courses in the program also help to prepare for Microsoft Certified Product Specialist (MCP), Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) examinations. The curriculum is taught by Microsoft Certified Professionals.

Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in each course in the Required Courses area. "+" indicates prerequisite.  "++" indicates any module.

Program Prerequisites: 3 credits
Course Name Credits Prerequisites
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems 3  

Or

  Permission of department or division.    

Required Courses: 24-25 credits
Course Name Credits Prerequisites
BPC/CIS121AB MS-DOS Operating System 1  
BPC170 Computer Maintenance I: A+ Prep 3 Yes
CIS102 Interpersonal & Customer Service Skills for IT Professionals 1  
CIS126DA UNIX Operating System 3  

Or

CIS126AA and UNIX Operating System: Level I 1  
CIS126BA and UNIX Operating System: Level II 1 Yes
CIS126CA UNIX Operating System: Level III 1 Yes

Or

CIS126DL Linux Operating System 3  

Or

CIS126AL and Linux Operating System I 1  
CIS126BL and Linux Operating System II 1 Yes
CIS126CL Linux Operating System III 1 Yes
CIS190 Introduction to Local Area Networks 3 Yes

Or

CNT140 Cisco Networking Basics 4  

Or

MST140 Microsoft Networking Essentials 3  
MST150++
(any module)
Microsoft Windows Professional 3 Yes
MST152++
(any module)
Microsoft Windows Server 4 Yes
MST155 Implementing Windows Network Infrastructure 3 Yes
MST157 Implementing Windows Directory Services 3 Yes

Restricted Electives: 13 credits
For MST150++ and MST152++, select a different MS Windows version than the one selected for Required Courses.
Course Name Credits Prerequisites
BPC110 Computer Usage & Applications 3  

Or

CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems 3  
BPC171 Recycling Used Computer Technology 1-3 Yes
BPC270 Microcomputer Maintenance II 3 Yes
CIS150 Programming Fundamentals 3 Yes
CIS159 Visual Basic Programming I 3 Yes
CIS162AB C++: Level I 3 Yes

Or

CIS162AC Visual C++: Level I 3 Yes
CIS280++
(any module)
Current Topics in Computing 1-3 Yes
Students may select no more than four (4) credits combined from
CIS282AA-AC, CIS290AA, AB, AC and CIS296WA-WD courses.
CIS282++
(any module)
Volunteerism for Computer Info Systems: A Service Learning Experience 1-3 Yes

Or

CIS290++
(any module)
Computer Information Systems Internship 1-3 Yes

Or

CIS296++
(any module)
Cooperative Education 1-4 Yes
CNT150 Cisco Networking Router Technologies 3 Yes
MST141 Supporting MS Windows Desktop Operating Systems 3 Yes
MST142 Supporting Applications on MS Windows Desktop Operating Systems 3 Yes
MST150++
(any module)
Microsoft Windows Professional 3 Yes
MST152++
(any module)
Microsoft Windows Server 4 Yes
MST232 Managing a Windows Network Environment 3 Yes
MST242 Microsoft Exchange Server 4 Yes
MST244 Microsoft SQL Server Administration 3 Yes
MST252 Microsoft Windows Network Upgrade 3 Yes
MST253 Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure 3 Yes
MST254 Microsoft SQL Server Design & Implementation 3 Yes
MST255 Designing Windows Network Infrastructure 3 Yes
MST259 Designing Windows Network Security 3 Yes
MST298++
(any module)
Special Projects 1-3 Yes

General Studies Requirements: 25 credits
Course Name Credits Prerequisites
ENG101 and
ENG102
First Year Composition
First Year Composition
6 Yes

Or

ENG107 and
ENG108
First Year Composition for ESL
First Year Composition for ESL
6 Yes
  Oral Communication 3  
CRE101 Critical & Evaluative Reading I 3 Yes

Or

++++++++ Equivalent as indicated by assessment    
++++++++ Mathematics 3  
++++++++ Humanities & Fine Arts 3  
++++++++ Social & Behavioral Sciences 3  
++++++++ Natural Science 4  

Materials presented on these pages were taken from the PVCC 2005-2006 Catalog and do not encompass all the specific requirements of our certificate and degree programs.  Please consult the PVCC 2005-2006 Catalog or contact an advisor for specific program details. 

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Comments or suggestions: gary.smith@pvmail.maricopa.edu
Last Revised: 03/06/2006