Computer Networking Information Technology, Associate in Science
Computer Networking Information Technology, Associate in Science
The Computer Networking/IT Associate in Science prepares students for excellent career opportunities that are in demand such as a PC technician, IT support technician, IT help desk, computer network engineer, network administrator, cybersecurity professional, wireless network administrator, virtualization specialist, cloud-based solution advisor and implementer, and IT sales. Courses within the program prepare students for Cisco, CompTIA, and Microsoft certification exams.
Oxnard College’s academic partnerships with Cisco, CompTIA, TestOut, and Microsoft provides students with significant discounts on certification exams. The College has also partnered with Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, and Amazon AWS so that students can be trained on these popular cloud computing platforms. As a Cisco Networking Academy, Oxnard College students receive hands-on training on Cisco Systems networking gear.
The field of Computer Networking/IT evolves at a fast pace and the program frequently updates course content to keep up with the changes in the industry. The program is a Cisco Networking Academy, CompTIA Authorized Partner Program, and a member of Microsoft Azure for Education which entitles students to free Microsoft software titles. Oxnard College’s relationships with these leaders in the industry helps to keep curriculum and training current.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | 21 | |
| IT Essentials | ||
| Cisco CCNA Computer Networking I | ||
| Cisco CCNA Computer Networking II | ||
| Administer Microsoft Windows Desktop Operating System | ||
| CompTIA Security+ IT Security and Certification Preparation | ||
| Cloud Computing and Virtualization | ||
| Select a minimum of 9 units from the following (no more than 4 units of COT may be selected): | 9 | |
| Wireless Networking Fundamentals | ||
| Administer Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| CompTIA A+ Technician and Certification Preparation | ||
| Linux Fundamentals | ||
| CompTIA Network+ Fundamentals and Certification Preparation | ||
| Cybersecurity: Fundamentals of Ethical Hacking | ||
| Programming Essentials in Python | ||
| Occupational Cooperative Unpaid Work Experience | ||
| Occupational Cooperative Paid Work Experience | ||
| Total Required Major Units | 30-33 | |
| Oxnard College General Education Pattern | 29 | |
| Double-Counted Units | 0 | |
| Free Electives Required | 0-1 | |
| Total Units Required for A.S. Degree | 60-62 | |
To complete the Associate Degree, students must meet requirements in the major, general education, competency, units, scholarship, and residency. Refer to Education Pathways - Earn an Associate Degree and the A.A. or A.S. Degree in Specific Majors sections of this catalog.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Units/Hours | |
| CNIT R101 | IT Essentials | 3 |
| CNIT R120 | Cisco CCNA Computer Networking I | 4 |
| GE Area D1 English Composition (choose ENGL R101 or ENGL R101H) | 4 | |
| GE Area B1 American History/Institutions (choose one course) | 3 | |
| Recommended: ENGL R101 support course (choose ENGL R101S or ENGL R101E) | 2 | |
| Units/Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| CNIT R121 | Cisco CCNA Computer Networking II | 4 |
| CNIT R151 | Cloud Computing and Virtualization | 4 |
| Select one course from CNIT elective list | 3-4 | |
| GE Area D2/Math Competency (choose one math course) | 3-6 | |
| GE Area B2 Social and Behavioral Sciences (choose one course) | 3 | |
| Units/Hours | 17-21 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| CNIT R130 | Administer Microsoft Windows Desktop Operating System | 3 |
| CNIT R145 | CompTIA Security+ IT Security and Certification Preparation | 3 |
| Select one course from CNIT elective list | 1-4 | |
| GE Area A1 Biological Science (choose one course) | 3-5 | |
| GE Area E1 Health Education (choose one course) | 3 | |
| Units/Hours | 13-18 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Select one course from CNIT elective list | 3-4 | |
| Select one course from CNIT elective list | 1-4 | |
| GE Area A2 Physical Science (choose one course) | 3-5 | |
| GE Area C1 Fine/Performing Arts (choose one course) | 3 | |
| GE Area C2 Humanities | 3 | |
| GE Area E2 Physical Education/Kinesiology (choose one activity course) | 1 | |
| Units/Hours | 14-20 | |
| Total Units/Hours | 60-75 | |
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to upgrade a personal computer and install an operating system so that it can participate on a network.
- Create a routed network utilizing the proper cabling, IP addressing scheme, and routing protocol.
- Troubleshoot and properly document a computer network problem using a structured methodology.
- Implement technologies to create a secure network to protect the confidentiality of data and demonstrate competency in mitigating network vulnerabilities.
- Demonstrate competency in soft skills to include the ability to write utilizing proper grammar and spelling, the ability to work in a team in a research activity, and the ability to present a computer networking/IT topic as part of a team.