Programming Security Specialty Associate in Applied Science (2076)
The Network Technology degree (Programming Security Specialty) focuses on the use of computer technology and information management methods to solve business problems from the standpoint of providing a safe system through programming. Students will learn the hardware configuration and management of physical networks, the installation and configuration of the network system software, Python programming, Web programming, and the system management and security protocols for optimum performance. The knowledge base of the program will prepare students for Cisco's CCNA, Microsoft's MCP, and CompTIA's A+, Security+, and Network+ certifications.
Graduation Requirements
1. Total Credit Hours: 65 credit hours in courses numbered 100 and above
2. Cumulative Grade Point Average: 2.00 ('C') or better for all work applicable toward the degree that was completed at Richland
3. Residency: 15 credit hours or more at Richland
Sample Job Titles
Network Administrator, IT User Support, Computer Systems Administrator, Information Systems Support Specialist, Information Systems Technical Support, Network Security Specialist, Web Programmer
Curriculum Requirements
Required Courses
| COMM 120 | Business & Professional Speaking | 3.0 |
| | Or | |
| COMM 101 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| CS 105 | Foundations of Info Technology | 3.0 |
| ENGL 110 | Professional & Technical Writing | 3.0 |
| | Or | |
| ENGL 101 | Composition 1 | 3.0 |
| IT 116 | Windows Client Operating Systems | 3.0 |
| IT 131 | Programming Logic | 3.0 |
| IT 140 | Introduction to Networking | 3.0 |
| IT 141 | Networking Fundamentals | 4.0 |
| IT 153 | Web Development | 4.0 |
| IT 173 | A+ Computer Technologies | 4.0 |
| IT 174 | Python Programming | 3.0 |
| IT 221 | Database Design Using SQL | 3.0 |
| IT 241 | Network Routing Technologies | 4.0 |
| IT 245 | Network Security | 3.0 |
| IT 247 | Virtualization Fundamentals | 3.0 |
| IT 271 | Windows Server Operating Systems | 3.0 |
| IT 272 | Linux Fundamentals | 3.0 |
| IT 290 | Work Experience Practicum | 3.0 |
| | Or | |
| IT 295 | Workplace Simulation & Projects | 3.0 |
| | Or | |
| IT 297 | Emerging Technologies | 3.0 |
| MATH 104 | Technical Mathematics | 4.0 |
| | Or | |
| MATH 116 | College Algebra | 4.0 |
| P REL 100 | Human Relations | 3.0 |
| | General Education Elective | 3.0 |
Suggested Course Sequence
Fall Semester
| CS 105 | Foundations of Info Technology | 3.0 |
| IT 116 | Windows Client Operating Systems | 3.0 |
| IT 131 | Programming Logic | 3.0 |
| IT 140 | Introduction to Networking | 3.0 |
| IT 173 | A+ Computer Technologies | 4.0 |
Spring Semester
Fall Semester
| IT 221 | Database Design Using SQL | 3.0 |
| IT 241 | Network Routing Technologies | 4.0 |
| IT 247 | Virtualization Fundamentals | 3.0 |
| IT 272 | Linux Fundamentals | 3.0 |
| | General Education Elective | 3.0 |
Spring Semester