Networking A.A.S.

School: Mathematics, Science and Engineering
Academic Dept: Computer Science
HEGIS: 5104

Important Note about Program Requirements

The requirements listed below are for students entering into this program from Fall 2024 to Summer 2025. Students who entered the program during a prior semester will find their specific requirements listed in the Catalog under which they entered. Archived Catalogs are accessible through the dropdown menu above.

Program Description

The Networking A.A.S. degree prepares students for work in the field of computer networking. Students completing the degree are qualified for entry-level career opportunities in the expanding field of building and maintaining computer networks.

The program teaches students the information and communication technology (ICT) skills required to design, install, and manage networks. Students learn networking based on technology, covering networking concepts using a top-down, theoretical, and integrated approach – from network applications to the network protocols and services provided to those applications by the lower layers of the network. Students also become competent in configuring switches and routers for both LAN and WAN implementations. Other topics of study include network management, learning how to design and apply Access Control Lists and apply concepts relating to network security, maintenance, trouble shooting, and upgrading of facilities. Basic concepts of computer programming and IT essentials are learned, and students acquire a working knowledge of the Linux operating system. In addition, upon completion of certain courses, students are prepared to take industry standard certifications such as CompTIA’s A+, Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT), Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA), CCNA Voice, and CCNA Security examinations.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, a student will:

Demonstrate the ability to design and maintain secure, voice, video, and data networks.
Demonstrate the ability to implement and configure networked devices.
Demonstrate the skills necessary to administer and monitor networks.
Exhibit mastery of problem-solving skills necessary for troubleshooting networks.

Note: This program has general education requirements that transfer to a four-year degree.

Program Requirements

62 credits are required for the degree:

General Education - 24 credits
Required Degree Courses - 38 credits

General Education Requirements - 24 Credits

Communication - Written and Oral (3 credits): ENG 101 - Writing and Research
Humanities (3 credits): ENG 102 - Writing and Literature
Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) (8 credits): MATH 131 - College Algebra and MATH 161 - Precalculus (Functions and Coordinate Geometry)
Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) (4 credits): choose from this category of general education courses with a LAB
Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice (3 credits): choose from HIS 110 - U.S. History Colonial-1800 , HIS 111 - 19th Century U.S. History , HIS 112 - 20th Century United States History , HIS 133 - African American History to 1865 OR HIS 134 - African American History from 1865 to Present
Social Sciences OR The Arts (3 credits): choose from either category, Social Sciences OR The Arts

Where specific courses are not listed within the categories above, courses must be selected from the list of all General Education Courses .

Required Degree Courses - 38 credits

Program Map

The program map is a recommended semester-by-semester schedule of courses based on degree requirements and serve as a general guideline to help students complete their program in two years. Although designed for full-time enrollment, these are easily adaptable for part-time study. For additional, individualized guidance, students should review Degree Works and consult an Academic Counselor or Faculty Advisor to ensure they are on track to complete their program.

Semester 1

Course	Credits
COMSC 106 - IT Essentials (A+)	3
COMSC 118 - CCNA1: Introduction to Networks	4
ENG 101 - Writing and Research	3
MATH 131 - College Algebra	4
Semester Total Credits	14

Semester 2

Course	Credits
COMSC 101 - Computer Programming 1	4
COMSC 124 - CCNA2: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials (SRWE)	4
Choose from HIS 110 - U.S. History Colonial-1800 , HIS 111 - 19th Century U.S. History , HIS 112 - 20th Century United States History , HIS 133 - African American History to 1865 OR HIS 134 - African American History from 1865 to Present	3
ENG 102 - Writing and Literature	3
MATH 161 - Precalculus (Functions and Coordinate Geometry)	4
Semester Total Credits	18

Semester 3

Course	Credits
COMSC 102 - Internet of Things (IoT) Fundamentals	3
COMSC 128 - CCNA3: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation	4
COMSC 130 - Voice Over IP	4
Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) Gen. Ed. Course	4
Semester Total Credits	15

Semester 4

Course	Credits
COMSC 132 - CCNA4: Developmental Networks	4
COMSC 142 - Network Security (CS)	4
Major Elective	4
Social Sciences Gen. Ed. Course	3
Semester Total Credits	15

Minimum Total Credits: 62

Transfer Opportunities

Westchester Community College is committed to facilitating a smooth transfer process to ensure that graduates of the college are prepared to transfer with junior status, and are able to complete a bachelor’s degree within two years of full-time study upon transfer. View 4-year institutions’ transfer agreement information by program here.

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