2023-2024 Course Catalog

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 120Business & Professional Speaking

3.0

Or

COMM 101Public Speaking

3.0

CS 105Foundations of Info Technology

3.0

ENGL 110Professional & Technical Writing

3.0

Or

ENGL 101Composition 1

3.0

IT 116Windows Client Operating Systems

3.0

IT 131Programming Logic

3.0

IT 140Introduction to Networking

3.0

IT 141Networking Fundamentals

4.0

IT 153Web Development

4.0

IT 173A+ Computer Technologies

4.0

IT 174Python Programming

3.0

IT 221Database Design Using SQL

3.0

IT 241Network Routing Technologies

4.0

IT 245Network Security

3.0

IT 247Virtualization Fundamentals

3.0

IT 271Windows Server Operating Systems

3.0

IT 272Linux Fundamentals

3.0

IT 290Work Experience Practicum

3.0

Or

IT 295Workplace Simulation & Projects

3.0

Or

IT 297Emerging Technologies

3.0

MATH 104Technical Mathematics

4.0

Or

MATH 116College Algebra

4.0

P REL 100Human Relations

3.0

General Education Elective

3.0

Suggested Course Sequence

Fall Semester

CS 105Foundations of Info Technology

3.0

IT 116Windows Client Operating Systems

3.0

IT 131Programming Logic

3.0

IT 140Introduction to Networking

3.0

IT 173A+ Computer Technologies

4.0

Spring Semester

COMM 120Business & Professional Speaking

3.0

Or

COMM 101Public Speaking

3.0

IT 141Networking Fundamentals

4.0

IT 174Python Programming

3.0

IT 271Windows Server Operating Systems

3.0

MATH 104Technical Mathematics

4.0

Or

MATH 116College Algebra

4.0

Fall Semester

IT 221Database Design Using SQL

3.0

IT 241Network Routing Technologies

4.0

IT 247Virtualization Fundamentals

3.0

IT 272Linux Fundamentals

3.0

General Education Elective

3.0

Spring Semester

IT 153Web Development

4.0

IT 245Network Security

3.0

IT 290Work Experience Practicum

3.0

Or

IT 295Workplace Simulation & Projects

3.0

Or

IT 297Emerging Technologies

3.0

ENGL 110Professional & Technical Writing

3.0

Or

ENGL 101Composition 1

3.0

P REL 100Human Relations

3.0