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2022-2023 Vincennes University Catalog

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2022-2023 Vincennes University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Networking and Security Specialist 8255, A.S. Career/Tech

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A Two-Year Program Leading to the A.S. Degree

This degree program prepares graduates for employment in the information technology field with an emphasis on network support, security and administration. Extensive network training, including hands-on experience with many WAN (Wide Area Networking) and LAN (Local Area Networking) technologies, is provided. Students will learn best practices for prevention, mitigation, and response to cyber security incidents. Additionally, students will prepare for certification in CompTIA, Cisco, and Microsoft and ITIL. Graduates may find entry-level employment as LAN-WAN network installers, network service technicians, and network administrators.

Major Program Requirements

CMET 140 - CompTIA A+ 3 hrs
CMET 185 - CompTIA A+ Certification Prep 2 hrs
CNET 151 - Information and Data Security I 3 hrs
CNET 155 - Basic Cyber Crime and Computer Forensics 3 hrs
CNET 215 - CompTIA Network+ 2 hrs
CNET 222 - IT Service Management I 1 hr
CNET 236 - Operating Systems I 3 hrs
CNET 237 - Operating Systems II 3 hrs
COMP 177 - Introduction to Programming Logic, Design and Development 3 hrs
COMP 232 - Business Driven Communications and Networking 3 hrs
CPNS 101 - LAN Basics and OSI Model 3 hrs
CPNS 102 - WAN Basics and Routers 3 hrs
CPNS 205 - CCNA Certification 1 hr
CPNS 248 - CompTIA Security+ 2 hrs
CPNS 249 - CompTIA Security+ Certification Prep 1 hr -or- CNET 216 - CompTIA Security+ Certification 1 hr

University Core Curriculum Requirements

Composition
ENGL 101 - English Composition I 3 hrs
Mathematics
MATH 102 - College Algebra 3 hrs -or- MATH 103 - Quantitative Reasoning 3 hrs or higher
Speech
COMM 143 - Speech 3 hrs -or- COMM 148 - Interpersonal Communication 3 hrs
Laboratory Science
Laboratory Science Elective 4 hrs
Social Science
PSYC 141 - Applied Psychology 3 hrs
UCC Electives
Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Writing, or Fitness/Wellness 8 hrs
List of elective courses

Recommended Sequence of Courses

Semester I

CMET 140 - CompTIA A+ 3 hrs
CNET 151 - Information and Data Security I 3 hrs
COMP 177 - Introduction to Programming Logic, Design and Development 3 hrs
CPNS 101 - LAN Basics and OSI Model 3 hrs
ENGL 101 - English Composition I 3 hrs

Total Hours: 15

Semester II

CMET 185 - CompTIA A+ Certification Prep 2 hrs
CNET 222 - IT Service Management I 1 hr
CNET 236 - Operating Systems I 3 hrs
COMM 143 - Speech 3 hrs -or- COMM 148 - Interpersonal Communication 3 hrs
CPNS 102 - WAN Basics and Routers 3 hrs
MATH 102 - College Algebra 3 hrs -or- MATH 103 - Quantitative Reasoning 3 hrs or higher

Total Hours: 15

Semester III

CNET 155 - Basic Cyber Crime and Computer Forensics 3 hrs
CNET 215 - CompTIA Network+ 2 hrs
CNET 237 - Operating Systems II 3 hrs
CPNS 205 - CCNA Certification 1 hr
PSYC 141 - Applied Psychology 3 hrs
Laboratory Science Elective 4 hrs

Total Hours: 16

Semester IV

COMP 232 - Business Driven Communications and Networking 3 hrs (WR/S)
CPNS 248 - CompTIA Security+ 2 hrs
CPNS 249 - CompTIA Security+ Certification Prep 1 hr -or- CNET 216 - CompTIA Security+ Certification 1 hr
Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Writing, or Fitness/Wellness Elective 8 hrs

Total Hours: 14

Total Hours: 60

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