Computer Networking Information Technology, Associate in Science
Computer Networking Information Technology, Associate in Science
The Computer Networking/IT Associate in Science Degree prepares students for excellent career opportunities that are in demand such as an IT support specialist, network specialist, network engineer, network administrator, cybersecurity professional, WLAN specialist, cloud and virtualization specialist, and IT sales positions. Every CNIT course is mapped to a specific IT industry certification exam to help ensure that the training is current and prepares students for IT jobs that are in demand.
Due to our academic partnerships with prominent technology industry leaders, most CNIT courses come with either free or significantly discounted curriculum costs. Within our program, students are also entitled to significant academic discounts on IT certification exam vouchers. We are a Cisco Networking Academy, CompTIA Academy Partner Program, Amazon AWS Academy, Red Hat Linux Academy, Microsoft Azure for Education Partner, and TestOut Academic Partner. Through these collaborations, we aim to provide our students with access to the latest technologies and tools, to help ensure that they stay ahead of the curve in today's rapidly evolving IT landscape.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | 21 | |
| IT Essentials | ||
| Cisco CCNA Computer Networking I | ||
| Cisco CCNA Computer Networking II | ||
| Administer Microsoft Windows Desktop Operating System | ||
| CompTIA Security+ IT Security and Certification Preparation | ||
| Cloud Computing and Virtualization | ||
| Select a minimum of 9 units from the following (no more than 4 units of COT may be selected): | 9 | |
| Wireless Networking Fundamentals | ||
| Administer Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| CompTIA A+ Technician and Certification Preparation | ||
| Linux Fundamentals | ||
| CompTIA Network+ Fundamentals and Certification Preparation | ||
| Cybersecurity: Fundamentals of Ethical Hacking | ||
| Programming Essentials in Python | ||
| Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | ||
| Work Experience Education in Computer Networking / Information Technology I | ||
| Work Experience Education in Computer Networking / Information Technology II | ||
| Work Experience Education in Computer Networking / Information Technology III | ||
| Total Required Major Units | 30-33 | |
| Oxnard College General Education Pattern | 24 | |
| Double-Counted Units | 0-3 | |
| Free Electives Required | 3-9 | |
| Total Units Required for A.S. Degree | 60 | |
| OR | ||
| Total Required Major Units | 30-33 | |
| Cal-GETC | 34 | |
| Double-Counted Units | 0 | |
| Free Electives Required | 0 | |
| Total Units Required for A.S. Degree | 64-67 | |
In order to earn an Associate in Science in Computer Networking and Information Technology, students are required to:
- Complete Oxnard College’s General Education requirements to include areas 1-7 or Cal-GETC.
- Complete all required coursework for the Computer Networking and Information Technology major as listed in the Oxnard College catalog with a grade of “C” or better (or a “P”) in each of the courses selected.
- Complete a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units. Students planning to transfer should complete 60 CSU transferable or 60 UC transferable units, depending on their intended transfer destination.
- Complete requirements in scholarship (2.0 minimum cumulative degree-applicable GPA).
- Complete 12 units in residence within the Ventura County Community College District.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Units/Hours | |
| CNIT R101 | IT Essentials | 3 |
| CNIT R120 | Cisco CCNA Computer Networking I | 4 |
| Units/Hours | 7 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| CNIT R121 | Cisco CCNA Computer Networking II | 4 |
| CNIT R151 | Cloud Computing and Virtualization | 4 |
| Select one course from CNIT elective list | 3-4 | |
| Units/Hours | 11-12 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| CNIT R130 | Administer Microsoft Windows Desktop Operating System | 3 |
| CNIT R145 | CompTIA Security+ IT Security and Certification Preparation | 3 |
| Select one course from CNIT elective list | 1-4 | |
| Units/Hours | 7-10 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Select one course from CNIT elective list | 3-4 | |
| Select one course from CNIT elective list | 1-4 | |
| Units/Hours | 4-8 | |
| Total Units/Hours | 29-37 | |
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Create a routed network utilizing the proper cabling, IP addressing scheme, and routing protocol.
- Troubleshoot and properly document a computer network problem using a structured methodology.
- Implement technologies to create a secure network to protect the confidentiality of data and demonstrate competency in mitigating network vulnerabilities.
- Demonstrate competency in soft skills to include the ability to communicate effectively, employ critical thinking, and problem solve.
- Create a virtual machine (VM) with specific resource settings, install an OS on the VM, and connect the VM to a computer network to share resources.
- Scan and assess the network and devices for vulnerabilities.