Nov 03, 2025

2021-2022 Academic Catalog

HELP

2021-2022 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Network Administrator, AAS

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

Network Administrators are responsible for the computer network infrastructure, insuring connectivity for users. They maintain connectivity and security of the routers, switches, and wireless equipment that modern networks depend on. Network administrators also install and maintain the security aspects of network operating systems like Windows, Novell and Linux.

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS: This degree requires students to purchase a Southeast Tech laptop from the Southeast Tech IT Support Center.

Program Curriculum | 68 Credits Minimum

First Semester

GEN ED REQ - Network Administrator Computer Requirement 3 Credit Hours
SSS 100 - Student Success Seminar 2 Credit Hours
CIS 112 - Network Electronics 2 Credit Hours
CIS 151 - Microcomputer Hardware 4 Credit Hours
CIS 180 - Windows Server OS 4 Credit Hours

Second Semester

GEN ED REQ - Network Administrator Communications Requirement 3 Credit Hours
GEN ED REQ - Network Administrator Mathematics Requirement 3 Credit Hours
CIS 130 - Introduction to Programming 3 Credit Hours
CIS 160 - Linux Administration 4 Credit Hours
CIS 171 - Introduction to Networking 4 Credit Hours

Third Semester

GEN ED REQ - Network Administrator Communications Requirement 3 Credit Hours
CIS 285 - Wireless Data Communications 4 Credit Hours
CIS 187 - Routers & WANs I 4 Credit Hours
CIS 259 - Server Virtualization 4 Credit Hours
CIS 286 - Information Security 3 Credit Hours

Fourth Semester

GEN ED REQ - Network Administrator Social Sciences Requirement 3 Credit Hours
CIS 273 - Network Services & Security 4 Credit Hours
CIS 276 - Directory Services Security 3 Credit Hours
CIS 281 - Network Troubleshooting 4 Credit Hours
CIS 288 - Routers & WANs II 4 Credit Hours

Additional Information

Students entering a program in any semester other than outlined may not graduate in the expected amount of time.

Back to Top | Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |