Build and protect your computer networks
Learn how to design, configure and protect computer networks against cyber-attacks.
Through Montco’s Computer Networking and Cyber Security Associate of Applied Science degree program, you’ll gain the knowledge to design and build secure computer networks. This program provides a solid foundation in data communications, CISCO router configuration, server operating systems and cyber security.
Graduates are ready to take industry certification exams (such as A+, Microsoft MTA, Security+ and CISCO CCNA) and can expect to work as an entry-level network administrator, security specialist or computer support technician.
After graduation our students frequently transfer to four-year institutions offering computer networking and cyber security program.
Our associate's degree program requires extensive hands-on work in computer labs featuring state-of-the-art equipment.
Program outcomes
- Analyze and solve computer hardware and software problems;
- Program and configure Cisco switches and routers.
- Describe the principles and components of cybersecurity.
- Apply critical thinking, team building, and problem-solving skills to design, implement, and maintain a secure local area network configuration.
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Program Curriculum
General Education Requirements
Course ID | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
Elective | Quantitative Reasoning | 3-4 |
Elective | Oral Communication | 3 |
Elective | Scientific Reasoning | 4 |
Elective | Aesthetic Sensibility | 3 |
Elective | Cultural Awareness and Diversity | 3 |
Major Requirements
Course ID | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
CIS 113 | IT Hardware Essentials and Support | 3 |
CIS 155 | PC Applications on Networks | 3 |
CIS 170 | Introduction to Networks | 3 |
CIS 171 | Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials | 3 |
CIS 172 | Enterprise Networking, Security and Administration | 3 |
CIS 1101 or CIS 111 | Programming for Everyone or Computer Science I: Programming and Concepts | 3 |
CIS 158 | Windows Server Administration and Support | 3 |
CIS 141 | Introduction to Linux | 3 |
CIS 275 or CIS 208 | Network Security Fundamentals or Implementing CISCO Network Security | 3 |
CIS 258 | Advanced Windows Server Administration and Support | 3 |
CIS 166 | Introduction to Cloud Computing | 3 |
Select two: MGT 111, CIS 142, CIS 207, CIS 208, CIS 209 or CIS 275 | Principles of Management, Advanced Linux, Introduction to Computer Forensics, Implementing CISCO Network Security, Ethical Hacking, or Network Security Fundamentals | 6 |
CIS 257 | Network Planning, Project Management and Implementation Capstone | 3 |
Full-time sample course schedule
Semester 1
Course ID | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
Elective | Quantitative Reasoning | 3-4 |
CIS 113 | IT Hardware Essentials and Support | 3 |
CIS 155 | PC Applications on Networks | 3 |
CIS 170** | Introduction to Networks | 3 |
Semester 2
Course ID | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Elective | Oral Communication | 3 |
CIS 171** | Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials | 3 |
CIS 1101 or CIS 111 | Programming for Everyone or Computer Science I: Programming and Concepts | 3 |
CIS 158 | Windows Server Administration and Support | 3 |
CIS 141 | Introduction to Linux | 3 |
Semester 3
Course ID | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Elective | Scientific Reasoning | 4 |
CIS 275 or CIS 208 | Fundamentals of Network Security or Implementing CISCO Network Security | 3 |
CIS 172** | Enterprise Networking, Security and Automation | 3 |
CIS 258 | Advanced Windows Server Administration and Support | 3 |
Elective | Aesthetic Sensibility | 3 |
Semester 4
Course ID | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
CIS 166 | Introduction to Cloud Computing | 3 |
Select Two: MGT 111 or CIS 142 or CIS 207 or CIS 208 or CIS 209 or CIS 275 | Principles of Managment or Advanced Linux or Introduction to Computer Forensics or Implementing CISCO Network Security or Ethical Hacking or Fundamentals of Network Security | 6 |
Elective | Cultural Awareness and Diversity | 3 |
CIS 257 | Network Planning, Project Management and Implementation Capstone | 3 |
Part-time sample course schedule
Semester 1
Course ID | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
CIS 113 | IT Hardware Essentials and Support | 3 |
CIS 155 | PC Applications on Networks | 3 |
Semester 2
Course ID | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Elective | Quantitative Reasoning | 3-4 |
CIS 170** | Introduction to Networks | 3 |
Semester 3
Course ID | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
CIS 171** | Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials | 3 |
Semester 4
Course ID | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Elective | Oral Communication | 3 |
CIS 1101 or CIS 111 | Programming for Everyone or Computer Science I: Programming and Concepts | 3 |
CIS 172** | Enterprise Networking, Security and Automation | 3 |
Semester 5
Course ID | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
CIS 158 | Windows Server Administration and Support | 3 |
CIS 141 | Introduction to Linux | 3 |
Semester 6
Course ID | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Elective | Scientific Reasoning | 4 |
CIS 258 | Advanced Windows Server Administration and Support | 3 |
Semester 7
Course ID | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
CIS 275 or CIS 208 | Fundamentals of Network Security or Implementing CISCO Network Security | 3 |
Elective | Aesthetic Sensibility | 3 |
Semester 8
Course ID | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
CIS 166 | Introduction to Cloud Computing | 3 |
Elective | Cultural Awareness and Diversity | 3 |
Select One: MGT 111 or CIS 142 or CIS 207 or CIS 208 or CIS 209 or CIS 275 | Principles of Managment or Advanced Linux or Introduction to Computer Forensics or Implementing CISCO Network Security or Ethical Hacking or Fundamentals of Network Security | 3 |
Semester 9
Course ID | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Select One: MGT 111 or CIS 142 or CIS 207 or CIS 208 or CIS 209 or CIS 275 | Principles of Managment or Advanced Linux or Introduction to Computer Forensics or Implementing CISCO Network Security or Ethical Hacking or Fundamentals of Network Security | 3 |
CIS 257 | Network Planning, Project Management and Implementation Capstone | 3 |
**Follows the CISCO CCNA Training Path