Student Name / Student ID / Advised Dated / Link to Official MCCCD Program
Plan Code: 3013 / CIP Code:11.0901 / Effective Term:Fall 2015 / Program Credits:60-64

Program Description:The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Linux Networking Administration program is designed to help to prepare students for a variety of industry recognized Linux certification exams as well as provide practical hands-on skills for the work place. The program includes a core of Linux classes including Linux Operating System Basics, System Administration, Network Administration and Network Security. These classes will help develop a students’ knowledge and skill level in preparation for employment or to improve current professional skills.

Program Notes:

  • *Indicates any approved general education course in the core or distribution area that meets the minimum requirements for an Associates of Applied Science degree is allowed. Please refer to the college catalog for a list of approved courses.
  • Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for all courses within the program.

Program Pathway Notes: Program sequence is based on a full-time student schedule (12 credits or more per semester). If you are a part-time student, the order of these classes will be helpful but it will take additional terms to complete. This version of the program will be used for advising and student planning purposes. Any developmental course requirements should be completed prior to starting the courses listed belowas they may be required for enrollment in courses listed in the term sequence.

Semester 1: 16 Credits

Credits / Grade / Complete / Notes & Comments
CIS126DL Linux Operating System / 3 / Course offered as Fast-Track (8 weeks)
CIS238DL Linux System Administration / 3 / Course offered as Fast-Track (8 weeks)
CNT140AA Introduction to Networks / 4
MST150++ Microsoft Windows (any module) / 3
Oral Communications* / 3

Semester 2: 15 Credits

Credits / Grade / Complete / Notes & Comments
CIS239DL Linux Shell Scripting / 3
CIS240DL Linux Network Administration / 3 / Course offered as Fast-Track (8 weeks)
CIS271DL Linux Security / 3 / Course offered as Fast-Track (8 weeks)
ENG101 First-Year Composition / 3
Any course from approved Restricted Electives / 3

Semester 3: 15 Credits

Credits / Grade / Complete / Notes & Comments
BPC170 Computer Maintenance: A+ Exam Prep Level I / 3
CRE101 College Critical Reading / 3
Mathematics* / 3
Humanities/Fine Arts* / 3
Any course from approved Restricted Electives / 3

Semester 4: 16 Credits

Credits / Grade / Complete / Notes & Comments
ENG102 First-Year Composition / 3
Natural Sciences* / 4
Social and Behavioral Sciences* / 3
Any course from approved Restricted Electives / 3
Any course from approved Restricted Elective / 3

Approved Restricted Electives: 14 Credits

Credits / Grade / Complete / Notes & Comments
BPC110 or CIS105, BPC270, CIS121AH, CIS197, CIS226AL, CIS250, CIS270, CIS275DL, CIS296WC, CIS290++, CIS298AC, CIS190 or CNT140AA or MST140, CNT150AA, CNT160AA, CNT170AA, MST150++, MST155DA, MST158DA / 14

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