Course variations

Course summary

This program aims to provide students learning experiences on computers, local area networks, phone systems, routers, switches, and networking management packages. State-of-the-art classrooms and extensive hands-on activities solidify classroom learning. The student laptop computer will serve both as a workstation and a server for hands-on projects. The Computer and Voice Networking (CVN) instructors and curriculum are industry trained. In addition, students receive general education courses that have been recommended by the partners in industry who have helped the college design the program. This keeps the program current with industry requirements. Optional advanced certificate training in networking is available for AAS degree graduates. The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degrees range from 64 to 85 credits and include at least 18 semester credits of general education. Students must select courses from at least three goal areas of the MnTC.

Program modules

The following are required for the 72-credit AAS degree: COMM1445 Advanced Communicating for Results 3cr, COPR2510 Systems Analysis and Design 4cr, CVNP1605 Supporting Windows Operating Systems 4cr, CVNP1609 CCNA I 4cr, CVNP1611 CCNA II 4cr, CVNP1625 IT Essentials 4cr, CVNP1631 Telecommunications Management 4cr, CVNP2660 Capstone Project 2cr, CVNP3602 Microsoft Server Administration 4cr, CWEB1529 Introduction to Effective Web Site Development (Dreamweaver) 4cr, ECON1404 Consumer Economics and Finance 3cr, ENGL1460 Technical Writing or ENGL1410 3cr, ITEC1435 Introduction to Computer Technology 3cr, General Education Electives 6cr, Technical Electives 20cr (Choose all 20 credits from one concentration or from a combination of the concentrations or technical electives). Network Infrastructure and Design Concentration: CVNP2521 Wireless System Design 4cr, CVNP2611 CCNA III 4cr, CVNP2620 CCNA IV 4cr, CVNP2621 IP Convergence - VoIP 4cr, CVNP3640 Implementing Firewall Security 4cr. Network Administration Concentration: CVNP2648 Linux OS 4cr, CVNP3605 Directory Services Design 4cr, CVNP3606 Exchange Server 4cr, CVNP3608 Microsoft Network Management 4cr, CVNP3610 Windows Network Security 4cr. PC and Network Support Concentration: CVNP2521 Wireless System Design 4cr, CVNP2602 Advanced PC Hardware 4cr, CVNP2648 Linux OS 4cr, CVNP3511 Information Assurance I (Security +) 4cr, CVNP3608 Microsoft Network Management 4cr. Information Technology Security Concentration: CVNP2521 Wireless System Design 4cr, CVNP2648 Linux OS 4cr, CVNP3511 Information Assurance I (Security +) 4cr, CVNP3610 Windows Network Security 4cr, CVNP3640 Implementing Firewall Security 4cr. General Education Electives: COMM1415 Public Speaking 3cr, COMM1435 Interpersonal Communication 3cr, ENGL1410 Composition I 3cr, LANG1401 Beginning Spanish I 3cr, MATH1415 Mathematical Reasoning 3cr, MATH1420 Fundamentals of College Algebra 3cr, PSYC1445 General Psychology 3cr, SOCS1405 Critical Thinking in Society 3cr. Prerequisites or appropriate assessment scores: ENGL0350 College Prep Writing 2cr, MATH0325 College Prep Algebra 2cr, READ0355 College Prep Reading 2cr.

Entry requirement for international students

Students should have a high school diploma or GED. If they don't have a high school diploma or GED, they must prove ability to benefit from post-high school education by scoring at a federally established level on an approved test. International students should have obtained a minimum TOEFL score of 500.

Qualification

Associate degree

Awarding body

Alexandria Technical College

Department name

Alexandria Technical College