Cloud Computing and Networking Technology
Earn a degree with diverse career paths.
Job opportunities in the information technology field remain strong with median wages of $60,000 per year. The Cloud Computing and Networking Technology program is diverse in courses and career paths. This program prepares students for rewarding careers as electronics technicians, computer technicians, computer network technicians and computer network systems administrators.
Students learn hardware, client operating systems, server operating systems, network infrastructure systems, scripting, security, cabling and fiber optics. There are also numerous industry certifications available such as CompTia A+, CompTia Net+, Cisco CCNA, Microsoft MTA, ISCET Certified Electronics Technician. If you love working with computers, this program is for you.
Contact Information:
Bob Traufler, Career Advisor
253.680.7605
Central / Mohler Campus
7:30AM - 4:00PM
More about the program:
Cloud computing and networking technicians link the hardware and software that comprise computer data communications networks. They install, configure and maintain network components, work on client workstations, servers, domain controllers, shared printers, cables, and routers. They maintain network equipment, applications, data and user interfaces and workstations as well as troubleshoot local and wide area networks. Desktop, server and network administration positions are needed in all industries due to the ongoing movement towards computer automation. Students are encouraged to obtain Microsoft, Comptia and Cisco certifications, including A+, MCSA, MCITP, MCTS, MCDST and CCNA.
Degrees & Certificates:
- AAS: Cloud Computing and Networking Technology
- AAST: Cloud Computing and Networking Technology
- Certificate of Competency: Computer Network Support
- Certificate of Training: IT Technician
- CIP: 15.1202 EPC: 608
Program Lengths:
- AAS and AAST degree program length: 6 Quarters
- Certificate of Competency: 3 Quarters
- Certificate of Training: 2 Quarters
Faculty and Other Contact Information:
Note: Information is accurate as of its original posting date. The college reserves the right to edit, change, or update information as needed throughout the year. Up-to-date information is available in Student Services.
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Cloud Computing and Networking Technology AAS (105 Credits)
Description: 6 quarter AASRequired Courses
Cloud Computing and Networking Technology AAS (105 Credits)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits CNST201 Intro Cisco Internetwork 5 CNST202 Cisco Routing Protocols and Concepts 5 CNST205 Fundamentals of Linux 5 CNST207 Server II 5 CNST209 Server III 5 CNST212 Cisco LAN Switching and Wireless 5 CNST213 Cisco - Accessing the WAN 5 CNST214 Cyber Security 5 CNST216 Scripting 5 CNST218 Server I 5 CNST220 Cloud Services 5 CNST292 Independent Projects 5 INFO101 Computer Application Essentials 5 INFO104 A+ Essentials 5 INFO105 A+ Practical 5 INFO120 Client Operating System 5 INFO205 Security I 5 INFO206 Security II 5 General Education Requirements
Communications (5 Credits Required)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits ENGL175 Professional Writing 5 ENGL&101 English Composition I 5 Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.
Humanities/Social Sciences/Natural Sciences/Other (5 Credits Required)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits BIOL&160 General Biology 5 BIOL&175 Human Biology with Lab 5 BIOL&241 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 5 BIOL&242 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 5 BIOL&260 Microbiology 5 CHEM&121 General Chemistry 5 CHEM&131 Introduction to Organic/Biochemistry 5 CMST&102 Introduction to Mass Media 5 CMST&152 Intercultural Communication 5 CMST&210 Interpersonal Communication 5 CMST&220 Public Speaking 5 ECON&201 Microeconomics 5 HUM&101 Introduction to Humanities 5 NUTR&101 Intro to Nutrition 5 PHYS&114 Introductory Physics I (Algebra based Physics) 5 PHYS&221 Engineering Physics I w/LAB 5 PHYS&222 Engineering Physics II w/LAB 5 PHYS&223 Engineering Physics III w/LAB 5 POLS&101 Introduction to Political Science 5 PSYC&100 General Psychology 5 PSYC&200 Lifespan Psychology 5 SOC&101 Introduction to Sociology 5 Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.
Quantitative (5 Credits Required)
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Cloud Computing and Networking Technology AAS-T (110 Credits)
Description: 6 quarter AASTRequired Courses
Cloud Computing and Networking Technology AAS-T (110 Credits)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits CNST201 Intro Cisco Internetwork 5 CNST202 Cisco Routing Protocols and Concepts 5 CNST205 Fundamentals of Linux 5 CNST207 Server II 5 CNST209 Server III 5 CNST212 Cisco LAN Switching and Wireless 5 CNST213 Cisco - Accessing the WAN 5 CNST214 Cyber Security 5 CNST216 Scripting 5 CNST218 Server I 5 CNST220 Cloud Services 5 INFO101 Computer Application Essentials 5 INFO104 A+ Essentials 5 INFO105 A+ Practical 5 INFO120 Client Operating System 5 INFO205 Security I 5 INFO206 Security II 5 Electives
Required 5 Credits
Course Code Course Title Course Credits CNST292 Independent Projects 5 General Education Requirements
Communications (5 Credits Required)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits ENGL&101 English Composition I 5 ENGL&235 Technical Writing 5 Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.
Requirements for Humanities/Nat. Sci/Other increased to 10 credits. 12/7/21
Humanities/Social Sciences/Natural Sciences/Other (10 Credits Required)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits BIOL&160 General Biology 5 BIOL&175 Human Biology with Lab 5 BIOL&241 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 5 BIOL&242 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 5 BIOL&260 Microbiology 5 CHEM&121 General Chemistry 5 CHEM&131 Introduction to Organic/Biochemistry 5 CMST&102 Introduction to Mass Media 5 CMST&152 Intercultural Communication 5 CMST&210 Interpersonal Communication 5 CMST&220 Public Speaking 5 ECON&201 Microeconomics 5 HUM&101 Introduction to Humanities 5 NUTR&101 Intro to Nutrition 5 PHYS&114 Introductory Physics I (Algebra based Physics) 5 PHYS&221 Engineering Physics I w/LAB 5 PHYS&222 Engineering Physics II w/LAB 5 PHYS&223 Engineering Physics III w/LAB 5 POLS&101 Introduction to Political Science 5 PSYC&100 General Psychology 5 PSYC&200 Lifespan Psychology 5 SOC&101 Introduction to Sociology 5 Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.
Requirements for Humanities/Nat. Sci/Other increased to 10 credits. 12/7/21
Quantitative (5 Credits Required)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits MATH&107 Math in Society 5 MATH&141 Precalculus I 5 MATH&142 Precalculus II 5 MATH&146 Statistics 5 MATH&151 Calculus 5 MATH&152 Calculus II 5 MATH&153 Calculus III 5 Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.
Requirements for Humanities/Nat. Sci/Other increased to 10 credits. 12/7/21
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Computer Network Support Technician (60 Credits)
Description: 3 quarter Certificate of CompetencyRequired Courses
Computer Network Support Technician Certificate of Competency (60 Credits)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits CNST201 Intro Cisco Internetwork 5 INFO101 Computer Application Essentials 5 INFO104 A+ Essentials 5 CNST202 Cisco Routing Protocols and Concepts 5 INFO105 A+ Practical 5 INFO120 Client Operating System 5 CNST212 Cisco LAN Switching and Wireless 5 CNST220 Cloud Services 5 INFO205 Security I 5 General Education Requirements
Communications (5 Credits Required)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits ENGL175 Professional Writing 5 ENGL&101 English Composition I 5 Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.
Humanities/Social Sciences/Natural Sciences/Other (5 Credits Required)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits BIOL&160 General Biology 5 BIOL&175 Human Biology with Lab 5 BIOL&241 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 5 BIOL&242 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 5 BIOL&260 Microbiology 5 CMST&102 Introduction to Mass Media 5 CMST&152 Intercultural Communication 5 CMST&210 Interpersonal Communication 5 CMST&220 Public Speaking 5 ECON&201 Microeconomics 5 NUTR&101 Intro to Nutrition 5 CHEM&121 General Chemistry 5 CHEM&131 Introduction to Organic/Biochemistry 5 HUM&101 Introduction to Humanities 5 PHYS&114 Introductory Physics I (Algebra based Physics) 5 PHYS&221 Engineering Physics I w/LAB 5 PHYS&222 Engineering Physics II w/LAB 5 PHYS&223 Engineering Physics III w/LAB 5 POLS&101 Introduction to Political Science 5 PSYC&100 General Psychology 5 PSYC&200 Lifespan Psychology 5 SOC&101 Introduction to Sociology 5 Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.
Quantitative (5 Credits Required)
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IT Technician Certificate of Training (30 Credits)
Description: 2 quarter Certificate of Training
No eligibility requirements have been provided.
At Bates, our tuition is affordable and there are options to help make it even easier to gain an education. Federal aid is available for many of our students. Scholarships are also available through the Bates Foundation.
See if you qualify for other funding through our special funding programs with the Workforce Education office.
- National Median Salary: $63,460
- National Potential Annual Job Openings: 14,800
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