Network Administration Concentration
Contact Information
Dr. Tom Pigg
731-424-3520 ext. 201
tpigg@jscc.edu
Program and Career Description
Students completing the Network Administration Concentration will be prepared for employment in the computer technical support field and network administration information technology field. The students will learn how to diagnose and repair computer hardware and software problems. In addition, those who complete the program will be able to design, implement and administer computer networks. Students will also develop strong critical thinking skills and will learn by doing within a hands-on lab environment along with real world internship experiences.
| Beginning Salary Range with AAS | Experienced Salary Range | Projected % Job Growth Through 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| $31,795-$40,470 | $54,990-$83,910 | 38% |
Statistics are based on state averages from the Tennessee Career Information Delivery System. Salaries are not guaranteed.
Certification
Additionally, upon completion of this program students will have the foundational skills and knowledge that will help lead to the following certifications:
- CompTIA A+ Exam
- CompTIA Network + Exam
- Installing, Configuring, and Administrating Microsoft Windows XP Professional
- Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
- Implementing, Managing, Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
Students successfully completing all of the above certification exams will be awarded the Microsoft Certified System Administration certification. Best of all, Jackson State is a testing center for all certification exams listed above and Jackson State students will receive as much as a 60% discount on the cost of testing.
Additional Information
Jackson State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Program Requirements
(Students may require additional Basic and Developmental courses.)
Communication Requirement
ENGL 1010 English Composition I
Choose ONE Humanities Course
ART 1010 Art History I
ART 1020 Art History II
ART 1030 Art Appreciation
COM 1030 Intro to Film
ENGL 2111 American Lit: Pre-Colonial - 1865
ENGL 2121 American Lit: 1865 - Present
ENGL 2210 British Lit: Beginnings - 1785
ENGL 2220 British Lit: 1785 - Present
ENGL 2310 World Lit: Beginnings - 1650
ENGL 2320 World Lit: 1650 - Present
HUM 1010 Introduction to the Humanities I
HUM 1020 Introduction to the Humanities II
MUS 1030 Music Appreciation
PHIL 1030 Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 2110 Introduction to Ethics
THEA 1030 Introduction to Theatre
Choose ONE Natural Science or Mathematics Course
BIOL 1110 General Biology I
BIOL 1120 General Biology II
BIOL 2010 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
BIOL 2020 Human Anatomy & Physiology II
CHEM 1110 General Chemistry I
CHEM 1120 General Chemistry II
PHYS 2010 Non-Calculus Based Physics I
PHYS 2020 Non-Calculus Based Physics II
PSCI 1010 Survey of Physical Science I
PSCI 1020 Survey of Physical Science II
MATH 1410 Topics in Contemporary Math I
MATH 1420 Topics in Contemporary Math II
MATH 1530 Statistics and Probability
MATH 1630 Finite Mathematics
MATH 1710 Precalculus Algebra
MATH 1720 Trigonometry
MATH 1830 Applied Calculus
Choose ONE Social /Behavioral Science Course
ECO 211 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 212 Principles of Microeconomics
GEO 201 Survey or World Regions
PHED 2050 Health and Wellness
POLS 1100 U.S. Government and Politics I
POLS 1200 U.S. Government and Politics II
PSY 101 General Psychology I
PSY 102 General Psychology II
SOC 201 Introduction to Sociology
SOC 202 Social Problems
Choose ONE Additional General Education Course from either Communication, Humanities, Natural Science, Mathematics, or Social and Behavioral Science.
Major Required Courses (All required)
ACC 211 Principles of Accounting I
CIS 122 Integrated Software Applications
CIS 125 Windows Professional
CIS 130 Programming Design and Logic
CIS 135 Database Development
CIS 145 Operating Systems Administration
CIS 150 Professional Web Development Tools
CIS 170 Micro Systems I
CIS 175 Fundamentals of Networking
CIS 250 Network Security
Concentration
CIS 190 Network Server Administration
CIS 270 Micro Systems II
CIS 275 Internetworking
CIS 290 Network Administration Internship
CIS Elective
The Associate of Applied Science Network Administration Concentration requires 60 college level credits. Some courses have prerequisites and co-requisites. See JSCC Academic Catalog and Student Handbook for further information.
Sample Schedule
| First Year | Fall Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 122 | Integrated Software Applications | 3 |
| CIS 170 | Micro Systems I | 3 |
| CIS 175 | Fundamentals of Networking | 3 |
| CIS | CIS Elective | 3 |
| ENGL 1010 | English Composition I | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
| First Year | Spring Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 130 | Programming Design and Logic | 3 |
| CIS 135 | Database Development | 3 |
| CIS 150 | Professional Web Development Tools | 3 |
| CIS 190 | Network Server Administration | 3 |
| CIS 270 | Micro Systems II | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
| Second Year | Fall Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 211 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| CIS 125 | Windows Professional | 3 |
| CIS 275 | Internetworking | 3 |
| Natural Science or Mathematics Course | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Science Course | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
| Second Year | Spring Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 145 | Operating Systems Administration | 3 |
| CIS 250 | Network Security | 3 |
| CIS 290 | Network Administration Internship | 3 |
| Humanities Course | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |