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Programs of Study
Computer Security & Network Technician
www.lwtech.edu/csnt
Programs of Study
COMPUTER SECURITY & NETWORK TECHNICIAN
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE
TRANSFER DEGREE
90 CREDITS
Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Program Mission: The Computer Security & Network
Technician AAS-T degree prepares students for a career
in the area of microcomputer technical support.
Technical & Network support personnel may perform
a wide variety of duties, such as service technicians,
software technicians, network technicians, computer
operators, installers, trouble shooters, salespersons, help
desk support, and network administrators. Students will
enhance their computer skills to assist in network design,
security implementation and forensics investigations.
In addition, this degree prepares students interested in
pursuing a degree at the baccalaureate level.
Our program has a strong emphasis on hands-on training
and uses a variety of methods to deliver the course
material in a relaxed and enjoyable learning environment.
Our participants include high-school students, veterans,
worker re-trainee’s, and those looking to transfer to
four-year institutions. Our program philosophy is “Work
hard, be challenged, have fun, and be flexible!”
Computer Security & Network Technician AAS-T degree
graduates will:
be prepared to obtain an entry-level position in the IT field
perform successfully as computer technicians, Network
technicians, installers, troubleshooters, help desk
support, and network administrators
create and troubleshoot physical networks
demonstrate proficiency with using current popular
network & client operating systems
demonstrate proficiency with implementing and
troubleshooting network communication protocols
demonstrate knowledge of data protection and
network hardening techniques
demonstrate a working knowledge of industry trends and
emerging technologies (eg; VoIP, 4G, Cloud computing)
demonstrate critical thinking, teamwork,
communication, intercultural appreciation, and
technical and information literacy skills
meet Social Science, Humanities, Written
Communication, and Quantitative Reasoning
distribution area outcomes for transfer students
Lake Washington Institute of Technology does not
offer every course each quarter. It is the student’s
responsibility to consult the Class Schedule and work out
an individual schedule with an adviser or counselor. Any
developmental coursework a student may be required to
complete may increase the program length.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
CSNT 231 Network Fundamentals I. .......................6
CSNT 232 Network Fundamentals II. ......................6
CSNT 233 Network Design. ...............................3
CSNT 241 Network Security & Encryption. .................6
CSNT 242 VoIP & Wireless Computing .....................6
CSNT 243 Cloud & Emerging Technology. .................3
CSNT 251 Network Administration. ..................... 12
CSNT 253 Capstone. .....................................3
ACADEMIC/SCIENCE REQUIREMENTS – 35 CREDITS
ENGL& 101 English Composition I ..........................5
ENGL& 102 English Composition II. .........................5
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MATH&107 Math in Society ................................5
PHIL& 106 Introduction to Logic. ..........................5
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CMST& Oral Communication. ..........................5
Social Science. .................................5
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Lab Science. ..................................5
TECHINICAL ELECTIVES
4
Technical Electives. .......................... 10
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS ............................90
See page 15 for a list of all applicable courses for each of the
categories listed above.
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Take Math& 146 Statistics if pursuing a Healthcare IT track
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CMST&210 or CMST&220 or CMST&230
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Take BIOL& 175 if pursuing a Healthcare IT track and take
PHYS& 114 or CHEM& 121 if pursuing a Management IT track.
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Technical electives must be approved by faculty adviser.
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