Network Engineering, Associate in Applied Science
Forest Park
The Associate in Applied Science degree in Network Engineering is a skill-oriented program that prepares students to design, implement, troubleshoot, maintain, and secure enterprise networks. Foundation principles of local, wide-area, and multi-segmented networks lead to a mastery of skills associated with support of enterprise level networks including network and application servers, desktop hosts, infrastructure cabling, and connection devices such as switches and routers (including wireless), security appliances, virtualization of resources for performance optimization, and operating policies. The courses in the program provide a combination of theoretical and hands-on skills development. The demonstration of hands-on knowledge and skills is vital for employment in the IT networking industry. Students completing the program are prepared for a variety of industry certification exams as well as entry-level employment.
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At the completion of the program, students are expected to:
- design network and network security solutions using current knowledge and skills based on industry standards.
- develop networking and network security solutions following industry best practices as a member of a team.
- demonstrate proficiency in the network security program through successful performance on course final exams based on industry competencies.
Missouri Civics Examination. Students entering college for the very first time in fall 2019 and who intend to complete an associate’s degree must successfully complete a civics examination. Information on who is eligible for a waiver can be found on the STLCC website.
Program of Study
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| ENG 101 | College Composition I (MOTR ENGL 100) | 3 |
| ENG 103 | Report Writing (MOTR ENGL 110) | 3 |
| or ENG 102 | College Composition II (MOTR ENGL 200) | |
| MTH 180 | Introductory Statistics (MOTR MATH 110) (or MTH 180S) | 3 |
| XXX xxx | Social & Behavioral Sciences: Civics Requirement | 3 |
| XXX xxx | Natural Science Elective/Math Elective: (MOTR Requirement) | 4 |
| Program Requirements | ||
| IS 130 | Hardware Support - CompTIA A+ Core 1 (Hardware) | 3 |
| IT 102 | Desktop Software Support - CompTIA A+ Core 2 (Software) | 3 |
| IS 237 | Fundamentals of Information Assurance/Security - CompTIA Security+ | 3 |
| IS 229 | Unix/Linux I | 3 |
| IS 264 | Unix/Linux II | 3 |
| IT 120 | Enterprise Security Management | 3 |
| IT 121 | Secure E-Commerce | 3 |
| IT 235 | Network Infrastructure Design | 3 |
| IT 101 | Cisco Networking Academy I: Introduction to Networks | 5 |
| IT 201 | Cisco Networking Academy II: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials | 5 |
| IT 202 | Cisco Networking Academy III: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation | 5 |
| IT 211 | Introduction to Virtualization and Cloud Computing | 3 |
| Select One (5 credits): | 5 | |
| Cisco Networking Academy: CCNA Security | ||
| Cisco Networking Academy: CCCA Cybersecurity Operations | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 63 | |
Missouri Civics Examination. Students entering college for the very first time in fall 2019 and who intend to complete an associate’s degree must successfully complete a civics examination. Information on who is eligible for a waiver can be found on the STLCC website.
PLEASE NOTE: If you originally enrolled at STLCC prior to Fall 2023, you may need to view an archived catalog for your correct program requirements. Please speak with an advisor or the program coordinator for more information.
| First Year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| IS 229 | Unix/Linux I | 3 | Reading Proficiency | Offered Fall and Spring |
| IT 102 | Desktop Software Support - CompTIA A+ Core 2 (Software) | 3 | Reading Proficiency | Offered Fall and Spring |
| IT 101 | Cisco Networking Academy I: Introduction to Networks | 5 | Reading Proficiency | Offered Fall and Spring 1st 8 weeks |
| IT 201 | Cisco Networking Academy II: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials | 5 | IT 101 with a minimum grade of "C", and Reading Proficiency | Offered Fall and Spring 2nd 8-weeks |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |||
| Spring | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| IS 264 | Unix/Linux II | 3 | IS 229 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency | Offered Fall and Spring |
| IS 237 | Fundamentals of Information Assurance/Security - CompTIA Security+ | 3 | IT 102 or IS 229 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency | Offered Fall and Spring |
| IT 202 | Cisco Networking Academy III: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation | 5 | IT 201 with a minimum grade of "C", and Reading Proficiency | Offered Fall and Spring 1st 8-weeks |
| IT 208 or 250 | Cisco Networking Academy: CCNA Security or Cisco Networking Academy: CCCA Cybersecurity Operations | 5 | IT 201 with a minimum grade of "C" or a Cisco CCENT or CCNA certification and Reading Proficiency | One of these will be offered in Fall and Spring 2nd 8 weeks |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |||
| Second Year | ||||
| Fall | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| IS 130 | Hardware Support - CompTIA A+ Core 1 (Hardware) | 3 | Reading Proficiency | Offered Fall and Spring |
| Natural Science/Mathematics Elective (MOTR Requirement) | 4 | |||
| ENG 101 | College Composition I (MOTR ENGL 100) | 3 | Placement score or ENG 030 or ENG 070 with a grade of "C" or better or recommendation of department and Reading Proficiency or concurrent enrollment in RDG 079 | |
| IT 235 | Network Infrastructure Design | 3 | IT 201 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency | Offered Fall only |
| IT 211 | Introduction to Virtualization and Cloud Computing | 3 | IT 201 with a minimum grade of "C", and Reading Proficiency | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |||
| Spring | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences: Civics | 3 | |||
| IT 120 | Enterprise Security Management | 3 | IS 237 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency | Offered Spring only |
| MTH 180 | Introductory Statistics (MOTR MATH 110) | 3 | Satisfactory scores on placement test, and Reading Proficiency | MTH 180S will also fulfill this requirement, but only 3 credits will apply toward the degree. |
| ENG 102 or 103 | College Composition II (MOTR ENGL 200) or Report Writing (MOTR ENGL 110) | 3 | ENG 101 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency | |
| IT 121 | Secure E-Commerce | 3 | IS 229 and IS 237, both with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |||
| Total Credit Hours | 63 | |||
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**Students completing a course that has been assigned a MOTR number may transfer that course to any public institution in Missouri. Those who complete CORE 42 requirements will have that verification on their transcript.
*** It is your responsibility to verify that the courses listed above will transfer to the four-year institution of your choice. Maximize your transfer credits/classes by meeting with an academic advisor.