Academics
Network Administrator
The mission of the Associate in Applied Science Network Administrator program of study is to prepare students for employment as network administrators, through training to install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot network operating systems as well as how to install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot network connectivity devices, in Windows and Unix operating systems, as well as Cisco switches and routers.
Degree
Associate in Applied Science (Career Program)
Total Credit Hours: 63
Program Requirements
Select a course number below to see a course description.
Required General Education Courses
Course | Name | Credit Hours |
ENGLISH * | 3 | |
COMMUNICATION * | 3 | |
SOCIAL SCIENCE * | 3 | |
LABORATORY SCIENCE/MATHEMATICS * | 7 | |
HUMANITIES * | 3 |
Required Program Courses
Course | Name | Credit Hours |
CMCIS 151 | NETWORK FUNDAMENTALS  | 4 |
CMCIS 152 | ROUTING AND SWITCHING ESSENTIALS  | 4 |
CMCIS 153 | SCALING NETWORKS  | 4 |
CMCIS 154 | WAN COMMUNICATION  | 4 |
CMCIS 156 or | CCNA VOICE  or | 3 |
CMCIS 157 or | CCNA WIRELESS  or | 3 |
CMCIS 158 or | CCNA SECURITY  or | 3 |
CMCIS 170 | CCNA CYBERSECURITY  | 3 |
CMNET 140 | WINDOWS ADMINISTRATION  | 3 |
CMNET 150 | COMPUTER HARDWARE - A+  | 3 |
CMNET 151 | OPERATING SYSTEMS - A+  | 3 |
CMNET 210 | WINDOWS SERVER ADMINISTRATION  | 3 |
CMNET 220 | NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE ADMINISTRATION  | 3 |
CMNET 230 | DIRECTORY SERVICE ADMINISTRATION  | 3 |
CMNET 250 | ADVANCED SECURITY TOPICS  | 3 to 4 |
CMNET 270 | MESSAGING INFRASTRUCTURE ADMINISTRATION  | 3 |
Elective Courses
Course | Name | Credit Hours |
APPROVED ELECTIVE ** | 3 |
* See specific requirements for Associate in Applied Science degree.
** Approved Electives: Any CMNET, CMCIS, CMWEB, or CMPSC 115 or higher; or others with department approval.
Students enrolled in the Associate in Applied Science degree program must meet with their assigned academic advisor to plan a specific course schedule meeting Illinois Central College and personal requirements.
Recommended Course Sequence
Semester | Courses |
Fall Semester 1 | CMCIS 151; CMNET 140; CMNET 150; CMNET 151; English |
Spring Semester 1 | CMCIS 152; CMNET 210; Social Science; Mathematics |
Summer Semester | Communication |
Fall Semester 2 | CMCIS 153; CMNET 220; CMNET 230; Laboratory Science; Humanities |
Spring Semester 2 | CMCIS 154; CMNET 250; CMNET 270; CMCIS 156 or CMCIS 157 or CMCIS 158 or CMCIS 170; Approved Elective |
Program Contact Information
Business, Legal, and Information Systems Department
Technology Center
Room 205
(309)694-5558
Illinois Career Cluster
Information Technology
Career Pathway:
Network Systems
Career Pathway
Pathway programs at ICC have a map that shows the courses/degree requirements that will lead students to their desired education and employment goals.
Career Cluster:
Information Technology If you are a high school junior or senior, you can get a head start on your future by taking college-level courses now! Visit our Dual Credit webpage for a listing of area high schools with courses available Communication | Computer Hardware Infrastructure (CMNET 150) | English | Humanities | Lab Science/Mathematics | Network Fundamentals (CMCIS 151) | Operating System Environments (CMNET 151) | Routing & Switching Essentials (CMCIS 152) | Scaling Networks (CMCIS 153) | Social Science | WAN Communications (CMCIS 154) High School Diploma or GED Getting Started: Apply to ICC | Paying for College | Career Information:
Network Architect
| Student Information Networking
(28 credit hours) A+ Certified IT Professional, CCNA, CCNP, CCNA Wireless, CCNA Collaboration, CCNA Security, BICSI Level I Installer Computer Network Architects, Computer Network Support Specialists
$14-29/hr
Network Administrator(65 credit hours) A+ Certified IT Professional, CCNA, CCNP, CCNA Wireless, CCNA Collaboration, CCNA Security, BICSI Level I Installer Computer Network Architects, Computer Network Support Specialists$14-29/hr There are no current articulation agreements to Bachelor degree programs. Program transfer guides layout course work to be taken at ICC and the transfer institution to complete specific programs of study or majors. Students have successfully transferred to ISU, SIUE, UIS, EIU, and WIU. Transfer agreements formalize the transfer process from ICC to other colleges and universities. For additional transfer information, including information on transfer partnerships and transfer guides:
Pathway:
Network Systems
ICC Pathway: Networking
Early College
Point of Entry
Certificate of Completion
Industry Credentials
Employment Information
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Industry Credentials
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